Band 5 Static MSK Physiotherapist

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Job overview

ACCOUNTABLE TO: Therapy Specialty Lead MSK and Therapy Head of Service

We have exciting vacancies for static Band 5 Physiotherapist to join our 3 Musculoskeletal Out-patients teams. The posts will be based in one of our out-patient teams (Leicester Royal Infirmary, Leicester General Hospital, Glenfield Hospital) and the post holders will be able to rotate within the teams on a yearly basis.

Please be aware that the interviews for this post involve a practical assessment of clinical reasoning. For this reason we are unlikely to consider a virtual interview. Please consider this before your application.

Main duties of the job

You will be responsible for managing your own caseload, carrying out assessments, treatments and interventions.

You will demonstrate excellent communication and time management skills, be able to work on your own and within a team.

You will receive regular clinical reasoning, appraisal and will benefit from a comprehensive induction.

We have a robust in-service training programme to enhance knowledge and skills and you will be expected to take an active role in your continuous personal development.

• Extended Scope Practitioners
• Clinical Specialist Physiotherapists
• Senior MSK Physiotherapists
• Rotational and Static Band 5 Physiotherapists
• Technical Instructors and Physiotherapy Assistants

You will also participate in the weekend rosters working on inpatient orthopaedics.

Fulltime / part-time / bank contracts considered

Working for our organisation

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

We have four primary goals:

• high-quality care for all,
• being a great place to work,
• partnerships for impact, and
• research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

• we are compassionate,
• we are proud,
• we are inclusive, and
• we are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:

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• To provide a high standard of physiotherapy care as part of a responsive and patient centered service.
• To effectively manage an autonomous clinical caseload and to undertake duties as a qualified Physiotherapist, under the supervision of Senior staff.
• Developing Clinical skills and knowledge relevant to specific patient group and applying them appropriately.
• Practising to own levels of competency and seeking appropriate advice and support from more senior staff when needed so that patient care is not compromised.
• To use prioritising and time management skills to meet the unpredictable and conflicting needs of the service.
• Building effective and constructive working relationships with other Physiotherapists and members of the healthcare team.
• To persuade, motivate, reassure and encourage patients in undertaking their treatment programme, ensure understanding of their condition and communicate effectively with patients and carers to maximise rehabilitation potential.
• Assisting the senior staff in the measurement and evaluation of own work and current practises through the use of Evidence Based Practise projects, audit and outcome measures.
• Using critical analysis and reflection to evaluate and develop own practise.
• Developing an awareness of how the physiotherapy service interacts with other agencies, organisations and processes in support of patients e.g. intermediate care, social services, voluntary services and continuing care.
• Communicating effectively with all members of the health care team and ensuring timely communication with the relevant team leader on all professional matters.

Person specification

Training & Qualifications

• Diploma in Physiotherapy or BSC (Hons) Physiotherapy or equivalent
• State Registered Physiotherapist with current HCPC registration

Experience

• Evidence of a wide range of student clinical placements including experience of treating patients with respiratory, orthopaedic, medical and neurological conditions.

• Evidence of involvement in research / audit
• Experience of working within an NHS Trust
• Evidence of experience of working with physiotherapy assistants /TI’s
• Evidence of experience of working in a multidisciplinary team
• Evidence of experience in providing advise to patients and carers

Communication and relationship skills

• Evidence of good interpersonal and communication skills, written, verbal and non-verbal

Other requirements specific to the role

• Evidence of a commitment to personal development

• Computer skills

Additional Information

Please submit your application form without delay to avoid disappointment; we will close vacancies prior to the publishing closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms.

Please check the email account (including your junk mail) that you supplied as part of your application on a regular basis following the closing date and throughout the recruitment process, as this is how we will communicate with you.

UHL is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds who match our job criteria.

Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible.

UHL is committed to helping colleagues balance the demands of both their work and personal needs through flexible working arrangements wherever reasonably practicable and subject to service needs.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Please note if you are successful in obtaining this position and the post involves regulated activity you will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service check.

The Trust will pay for the check initially and the money will then be deducted from your salary over a three month period commencing on your first month's payment.

The current price of a check is £38 for an enhanced and £18 for a standard check.

COVID 19 Risk Assessment

Due to the current Covid pandemic we have introduced a staff risk assessment into our pre-employment process. This now forms part of the mandatory pre-employment checks that will be carried out if you receive a conditional offer.

The risk assessment is intended to ensure you are able to safely perform your duties in any of our work areas, and if you have been identified as being particularly vulnerable to coronavirus. Our main aim is to reduce risk and to ensure the safety of all new starters to the Trust as well as current staff, patients and visitors.

If it is identified that you are within a vulnerable category, we will endeavor to make reasonable adjustments to accommodate this through discussions with both Occupational Health and your recruiting manager.

Covid Vaccination Status

Covid-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, family, colleagues and our patients/service users from the Covid-19 virus. We therefore continue to encourage our current and potential colleagues to get vaccinated.

We welcome applications from the diverse community of Leicester, Leicester and Rutland, to help deliver healthcare services that meets the needs of our diverse communities.