About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated physiotherapist that currently specialises in MSK, or whom has an interest in specialising in MSK, to work within a friendly and dynamic outpatient team at Kingston Hospital. The department treats a variety of patients from orthopaedics, rheumatology, A+E and occupational health. The successful candidate will also be key member of the Virtual Fracture Clinic which involves working closely with the orthopaedic consultants, as well as participate in a hand therapy rotation.
The successful applicant will participate in a well-structured in-service training programme. They will also be responsible for the supervision of both junior staff and students, including preparing and leading teaching sessions. The role currently involves participation in the weekend orthopaedic rota.
You will be supported by the MSK Adult team leads through a well-established supervision and appraisal process, and work within the department which also supports the Pelvic Health, Adult Neurology, and Paediatric outpatient services.
Please note interviews will be held on the 12th and 13th August.
Main duties of the job
The main duties of the job include:
- Managing own individual caseload, providing high level care and being professionally and legally accountable.
- Leading patient classes and clinics targeted at different patient subgroups
- Supervision of rotational juniors and students
- Participation in the weekly senior inservice training program
- Participation in weekly quality improvement meetings
- Participating in departmental audit and research opportunities
- Working in Trauma Triage Clinic (virtual fracture clinic) alongside orthopaedic consultants.
About us
Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust has four key values and we want to employ and work with people who share these values and demonstrate behaviours that support them. They are:
Compassionate- We treat everyone with kindness, understanding and empathy
Inclusive- We are respectful, fair and open, valuing everyone's unique contribution
Collaborative-We work together across our teams and with our partners and are helpful, positive and supportive
Inspiring- We strive for the best for patients, communities, staff and partners and are always learning and improving
Job description Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Essential Essential
HCPC Registered BSc in Physiotherapy
Essential Essential
12-18 months experience as Band 5 in rotations including MSK NHS experience
Desirable
Band 6 experience Able to present information, written and orally, in a clear and logical manner
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust
Address Kingston Hospital
Galsworthy Road
Kingston , Surrey
KT2 7QB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.kingstonandrichmond.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)