Band 6 - Outpatient MSK Physiotherapist - Barnet
Our trust has over 17,000 staff serving 2 million patients every year. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital, North Middlesex University Hospital and more than 30 services in the community. This larger scale organisation provides an unprecedented opportunity for us to continue our pioneering work, particularly in finding ways to deliver even better care to our patients.
Our mission is to deliver world class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world class teaching and research and we will continue to measure our progress against our five governing objectives: excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers’ money, being safe and meeting our external duties, and building a strong organisation.
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Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic clinician to join our innovative and friendly team of musculoskeletal physiotherapists at Barnet and Chase Farm Hospitals. We are seeking forward-thinking, motivated individuals looking to develop their skills and abilities within a supportive and positive environment.The working patterns include compressed hours.
The successful candidate will join a dynamic team of Physiotherapist with a commitment to high quality patient care. We pride ourselves on the learning and development opportunities offered to our staff with high standards of teaching and regular supervision.
Therapy Services hold a high profile within the Royal Free London NHS Trust. We work collaboratively with the Orthopaedic, Pain and Rheumatology departments and are involved with numerous Quality Improvement and clinical practice group projects for the Trust.Our multidisciplinary Therapy Services department is committed to development and offers a wide range of in-house and external training. We have links with local universities and provide opportunities for post-graduate teaching.
Interviews will be face to face only.
Main duties of the job
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Working for our organisation
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Person specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential criteria- Degree/Graduate Diploma in Physiotherapy
- HCPC registration
- Commitment to advanced professional development
- Member of special interest group
- Evidence of attendance at relevant postgraduate courses
Experience
Essential criteria- Post registration experience in MSK services
- Experience of team working/ability to work as a team member
- Evidence of audit/service development work/involvement
- Evidence of reflective practice
- Experience of working at B6 level
- Expereince in a broad rotational post
- Supervision of junior staff/TSWs/Students
Skills and aptitudes
Essential criteria- Able to work autonomously and make decisions under pressure
- Evidence of specialist clinical skills
- Able to document information accurately
- Able to demonstrate sound reasoning skills
- Effective communication skills
- Evidence of teaching and supervision skills
- Competent IT skills
Personal attributes
Essential criteria- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of current physiotherapy in MSK area
- Awareness of evidence based practice
- Understanding of legal responsibilites of the profession eg confidentiality, consent etc
- Understanding of clinical governance and its implications for services.
- Evidence of excellenttime managment and organisational skills
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential criteria- Demonstrate ability to meet the Trust Values
- Covid-19 Vaccination
We encourage and support staff to get COVID-19 vaccine and a booster dose as and when they are eligible.
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