Specialist Physiotherapist, Musculo-skeletal
A Vacancy at Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
Specialist Physiotherapist, Musculo-skeletal
Department: TherapyBand 6: £37,338 - £44,962 Per annum
Hours: 37.50 hours per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
An exciting opportunity has arisen to recruit a Band 6 MSK Physiotherapist to join our experienced, dedicated and forward thinking musculoskeletal outpatient physiotherapy team in Milton Keynes.
We are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic, self-motivated individual who has existing experience within MSK physiotherapy.The department has a positive approach to continuing professional development and there is an active in-service training programme.
The successful applicant will be highly motivated, flexible and an innovative therapist. Good communication, time management and organisational skills are essential, and you should be able to work on your own initiative and as part of a team.
It is essential that you have current HCPC registration and recognised qualifications as a Physiotherapist.
For further information, please contact Keith Pickard, team lead, via email atKeith.pickard@mkuh.nhs.ukor Celia Hyem-Smith, outpatient therapy services lead atCelia.hyem-smith@mkuh.nhs.uk
Interview date: W/c 21st October 2024
To provide physiotherapeutic assessment of patients with diverse presentations and complex physical and psychological conditions
To provide a diagnosis and develop and deliver an individualised treatment programme.
To be responsible for own case load within a defined clinical area, or a particular patient type, working without direct supervision but with support available from a senior physiotherapist, as required.
To utilise the expertise of senior staff in order to develop skills and knowledge and consolidate learning.
To undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner.
To train and develop junior staff
To undertake evidence-based audit to further own and team’s clinical practice. Make recommendations to Manager / Team Leader regarding changes to practice and/or service policies and protocols. May lead the implementation of specific changes to practice or contribute to service protocols.
To represent therapies as a visible, knowledgeable, confident, supportive, and high performing professional group.
'A notable 91% believe their roles significantly impact patients and service users.'(NHS Staff Survey 2023).
You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:- Free on-site parking
- Free tea and coffee
- Great flexible working opportunities
- Discounted gym membership
- Lease car scheme
- Generous annual leave and pension scheme
- On site nursery (chargeable)
- Extensive staff health and well-being programme
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Clinical- To be professional and legally accountable for all aspects of your own work including the management of patients in your care.
- To undertake the comprehensive assessment of patients, including those with increasingly complex presentations/multi-pathology; use clinical reasoning skills and manual assessment techniques to provide an accurate diagnosis of their condition.
- To comply with the Chartered Society of Physiotherapist’s Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct.
- To be responsible for maintaining own competency to practice through continuing professional development (CPD) by keeping abreast of any new trends and developments and incorporate, as necessary, in your work. Maintain a portfolio which reflects personal development.
- To be responsible for the supervision and co-ordination of junior staff, assistants and students on a daily bases in conjunction with the team leader/senior physiotherapists, as required.
- To ensure that your own practice and that of staff under your supervision, meet the required professional standards of physiotherapy practice.
Please refer to Job Description for further details
We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.
MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.
By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS.This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.
Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.
This advert closes on Sunday 13 Oct 2024