Physiotherapist in MSK Band 6 (Eden)
Job overview
Exciting opportunity for an experienced physiotherapist to work in the friendly, dynamic Eden MSK outpatient team, based at Penrith hospital (the service provides clinics at Penrith, Appleby and Kirkby Stephen).
This post involves working closely with very experienced clinicians, including advanced practitioners. You will be working in a busy department which receives referrals from general practice (including First Contact Practitioners), consultants, midwives as well as patients themselves.This post provides an opportunity to be responsible for undergraduate clinical education, as we regularly welcome students from the university of Cumbria for both non-elective and elective placements. You will also be expected to provide support and clinical supervision for less experienced clinicians and a physiotherapy technician.
You will partake in monthly In Service Training sessions which include all MSK clinicians within NCIC, often involving external speakers. The department runs several successful rehabilitation classes in the large gym area, which is available to use with individual patients too.This role provides great scope for professional growth within a supportive team.
Main duties of the job
To assess, determine clinical diagnosis, and to develop and implement specialist treatment plans for patients with increasing clinical complexity within hospital and community settings.
To perform comprehensive physiotherapeutic assessment of patients with diverse presentations, complex physical and psychological conditions and multi‐pathologies using clinical reasoning skills and manual assessment techniques to provide an accurate diagnosis of their condition.This may include interpretation and analysis of clinical and non – clinical information and investigations.
Assess patient understanding of treatment proposals, gain valid informed consent and have the capacity to work within a legal framework with all patients.
To communicate effectively with patients, families, carers and other professionals to ensure an integrated approach to care.
To provide education, support and training to physiotherapy colleagues, students and other healthcare professionals.
To undertake audit and participate in research activities as appropriate.
To work independently knowing own limitations and seeking guidance accordingly.
To complete comprehensive accurate and legally compliant clinical records
To adhere to all Trust Policies and Procedures.
Working for our organisation
At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.
Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of ‘safe, high quality care every time’:
- Being a clinically led organisation
- Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust
- A positive patient experience every time
- A great place to work
- Managing our money well
As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.
Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.
Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL).Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed.
If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.
Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.
Registered Nurses, Midwives and Allied Health Professionals returning to practice, moving into new roles or changing clinical environments, may access an agreed preceptorship period.- Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.
- If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.
Important Information
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Disclosure and Barring Service:
On 28 November 2020, the new Disclosure and Barring Service filtering rules will come into effect.
The changes mean that:
- youth cautions, reprimands and final warnings will no longer be subject to automatic disclosure
- the multiple conviction rule has been removed, meaning that if an individual has more than one conviction, regardless of offence type or time passed, each conviction will be considered against the remaining rules individually, rather than being automatically disclosed.
If you are unsure about whether you need to disclose certain criminal record information, free confidential advice may be sought from one of the charity bodies listed below. These bodies can advise you on what you are legally required to declare and may also be able to advise you on how you can disclose criminal record information to a prospective employer and your legal rights when doing so.
Nacro – Tel: 0300 123 1999, or email: [email protected]
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The Trust is committed to safeguarding adults and children therefore if the post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended) the successful candidate(s) will be subject to a criminal records check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:
Please note the cost of the DBS check has increased from 2^nd December 2024
Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £5.90 = £27.40. Deducted from salary over following 4 months or one off payment.Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £5.90 = £55.40. Deducted from salary over following 4 months or one off payment.
As part of the one of the largest employers in the UK NCIC future employees will have also access to the following benefits.
A lease car may be available for this position; further details will be provided upon appointment if applicable.- day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
Flexible working Scheme
Excellent opportunities for development
Competitive NHS Pension scheme
Access to NHS discounts with retailers and leisure companies
EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems
These schemes are subject to availability
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria- CSP recognised Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy
- HCPC registered
- Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy or evidence of Professional Liability Insurance.
- Evidence of attendance at relevant post graduate courses
- Relevant post-graduate MSc modules or degree
Experience
Essential criteria- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development / Lifelong Learning Activities.
- Previous post-graduate experience including MSK Out-patients
- Evidence of participating or leading patient classes (exercise or educational)
- Evidence of contribution to clinical education of less experienced staff
- Comprehensive postgraduate junior experience and rotations
- Experience of using electronic patient records (EPR).
- Evidence of previous telehealth experience
Knowledge
Essential criteria- Good Knowledge of Evidence Based Clinical Practice.
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development/Lifelong Learning.
- Understands the legal responsibilities of the profession.
- Understanding of clinical governance and its implications for services.
- Knowledge and involvement in audit, research and critical appraisal.
- Knowledge of quality issues and CQC
Skills and Aptitudes
Essential criteria- Excellent Communication skills.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Good organisational and time management skills.
- Ability to organise workload of self and others.
- Ability to organise prioritise and delegate.
- Ability to motivate self and others.
- IT skills.
- Presentation skills.
- Ability to work independently.
- Relevant practical physiotherapy skills.
- Computer literate.
- Evidence of post-graduate MSK Courses.
- Evidence of post graduate teaching in a hospital or educational setting.
Personal Circumstances
Essential criteria- Ability to work as a team member.
- Patient focused.
- Organised.
- Flexible.
- Empathetic.
- Reliable.
- Motivated.
- Friendly and approachable.
Other requirements
Essential criteria- Take an active part in training for personal and professional development.
- Willing to actively take part in training of others
- Knowledge and experience of student supervision