Experienced MSK Physiotherapist - NHS
Job overview
Full time Band 6 MSK Physiotherapist , Paignton Hospital
We have an exciting opportunity for a full time Band 6 MSK Physiotherapist to join the Torbay and South Devon MSK service.
You will be based at Paignton Community Hospital (with a possible split with Brixham Community Hospital) both of which benefit from a supportive Physiotherapy team.
This is an ideal opportunity for a physiotherapist who enjoys the challenge of a varied, often complex clinical caseload, and wishes to develop their diagnostic, clinical reasoning and rehabilitation skills in MSK further.
Our innovative MSK physiotherapy service offers digital first rapid access, self-referral and the well-established Single Point of Access (SPoA) pathways from physiotherapy into orthopaedics for patients with hip, knee and spinal conditions.
CPD is at the forefront of our service, ensuring we offer high quality care to our patients. We host external courses, provide funding for training and deliver local and service wide training events to support your CPD.
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Main duties of the job
Provide a high standard of physiotherapy service to people presenting at musculoskeletal (MSK) outpatient clinics based in physiotherapy departments across South Devon. There is a rapid access booking system in place with up to 50% of patients self-referring.
Act as a source of expertise on the assessment and management of general MSK patients to patients, physiotherapists, student physiotherapists, assistants/technical instructors, other healthcare professionals, G.P’s, and consultants.
Educate and train physiotherapists, students, and other healthcare professionals in physiotherapeutic management of general MSK conditions.
Within the MSK service we can offer a range of rehabilitation classes, acupuncture, steroid injections and 1:1 treatment.
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Working for our organisation
Why work with us
As an organisation Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust (TSDFT) values staff and the diverse experiences and contributions they bring.
We pride ourselves in being an inclusive organisation where every individual has the opportunity to make a difference.
We are a mindful employer recognising employee health and wellbeing as a fundamental part of our success.
TSDFT is a leader in innovation-integrated health and social care across acute and community services.
Our aim is to provide high quality, safe health and social care at the right time, in the right place to support the people of Torbay and South Devon to live their lives to the full.
The Physiotherapy Service is integral to ensuring that this statement of purpose is delivered to our communities. For staff this gives unequalled scope for joint working, skill sharing and learning in a supportive environment.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Ability to use a variety of communication methods to conduct patient
Assessments/interactions for example telephone, video or face to face consultations and adapt communication strategies accordingly.
Assess patient understanding of treatment proposals, gain valid formal
consent and jointly agreed goals. To have the capacity to work within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment.
Communication will include imparting sensitive and comprehensive information relating to diagnosis, prognosis, physical and functional recovery and potential life style adjustments to patients and their relatives. This may involve informing patients that they may be unable to return home or return to their previous level of activity/work/leisure.
To maintain accurate comprehensive and up to date documentation, in line with legal, departmental and CSP standards of practice and to monitor that of less experienced staff. To communicate assessment and treatment results to the appropriate disciplines in the form of reports, letters or verbally.
To be responsible for accurate and timely data input into the IHCS datacollection system for patient registration and contact information and
discharge.
Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria- Diploma / degree in physiotherapy
- State registration - current HCPC certificate
- Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio
- Experience within the NHS as a Band 5 physiotherapist working in a range of clinical settings, including the musculoskeletal field.
- Previous MSK experience equivalent to NHS Band 5/6
- Qualification in acupuncture
- • Post graduate qualification in relevant MSK skills, for example MACP/Society of Orthopaedic Medicine/ Pilates/acupuncture/strength and conditioning
- • Band 6 experience within a musculoskeletal setting in the National Health Service
Knowledge and Skills
Essential criteria- Advanced working knowledge of a broad range of musculoskeletal conditions.
- Experience of working as part of a physiotherapy team and multidisciplinary team (health / social care).
- Clinical skills encompassing the core areas of exercise therapy, management of pain relief, mobility training and therapeutic handling.
- Sound assessment skills with clinical reasoning and analytical ability.
- Proven ability of complex case management.
- Knowledge of the relevant NSFs and clinical guidelines, and experience of implementing these recommendations in practice.
- Competent IT skills.
- Ability to maintain judgment under pressure
- Training in Staff Appraisal
- Presentation skills
- Clinical educator course
- Evidence of participating in Clinical Audit
You will be joining the organisation at an exciting time. As the first fully integrated care organisation in England, we are working to improve the way we deliver safe, high-quality health and social care. We have a positive and vibrant working atmosphere, we are proud of our investment in our staff both in terms of developing potential career skills and valuing people.
If you provide support to a family member or friend with health or care needs, we aim to be a Carer-friendly employer. We have a ‘Staff Carers’ policy which includes flexible working where possible and a Carer’s Passport scheme that links you into support and discounts.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION- We reserve the right to close vacancies early if we receive a high volume of applications. Therefore, we encourage you to apply promptly.
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