About this role
Job summary
Senior MSK PhysiotherapistThe MSK outpatient service is an innovative and ambitious community service looking to recruit likeminded therapists.Our post is across two sites, Haslemere Hospital and Cranleigh Village Hospital. It offers the opportunity for physios to work in a supportive, evidence-based team.
One full time and 1 part time position available
Perks include:Free, limited onsite parking at both sites Monthly, half day in service training The opportunity to attend funded, external courses Wellbeing afternoons, with a team wellbeing champion Opportunities to be involved with both staff and service development Flexible working patterns Positive, happy working atmosphere Great cafes / shops locally, caf on site at Haslemere Hospital Clean, modern clinical spaces Collaboration with the Royal Surrey MSK service for training Supportive and friendly administration staffOpportunity for development within pelvic health
Main duties of the job
To work as part of the Community MSK Physiotherapy team which operates from two sites; Haslemere Community Hospital and Cranleigh Village Community Hospital. You will be based at one of these sites, Cross-site working will be required The post-holder will work as an autonomous clinician, undertaking advanced assessments, clinical diagnosis and treatment of patients with a wide range of musculoskeletal problems. There is also opportunity for development within pelvic health. You will be able to access clinical development and regular clinical supervision & peer support. As part of the Physiotherapy team and wider trust, you will contribute to service development, and adhere to the Physiotherapy Department and Trusts policies, strategies and objectives.
About us
Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5,000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing programme alongside a strong commitment to developing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family ensures you feel valued from your initial interview and throughout your time with us.
We are clinically led and provide joined-up care by bridging hospital and community services, alongside delivering regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford, with community sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh, and services delivered in patients' homes across Guildford and Waverley.
We work in partnership with Ashford & St Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust through a collaborative Group Model, supporting joined-up services, workforce flexibility and development opportunities.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has rated us as Outstanding. We are proud of our achievements and continue to invest in our people and infrastructure.
To learn more about life at Royal Surrey, please watch our short video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R96pMboIYdo
Adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
Job description Job responsibilities
To work as an integral member of the MSK Physiotherapy team working to service local guidelines
To assess, diagnose, develop and implement individual treatment or management plans which are discussed and agreed with patients
To use specialist clinical skills to manage the more complex caseload
To actively keep up to date with clinical and professional developments
To provide treatment at either of our two community hospitals
To provide treatment to adults and children
To support band 5 Physiotherapists in their development by contributing to their training
To support students with their supervision and clinical development
To provide specialised assessment, formulate clinical diagnosis and treatment plan as an autonomous practitioner
To take part in clinical outcome measurements and audit.
To carry out a detailed client assessment of new clients providing agreed individual treatment and management plans using clinical reasoning skills To communicate information in an understandable way to patients, and agree cooperation from the patient for treatment To communicate effectively with the patients to ensure best clinical outcomes using a range of communication styles e.g. motivation, persuasion and negotiating skills. To be flexible in communication approach and use interpersonal skills to overcome barriers to communication Undertake health promotion or treatment activities to groups/individuals/clients and other professionals as appropriate and required To demonstrate scope of practice to colleagues and other health care professionals An Opportunity for development within pelvic health
Professional
To be legally and professionally accountable and responsible for all aspects of own work, including the management of patients in your care
To maintain high professional standards and code of conduct according to departmental/HPC/Chartered Society of Physiotherapy Standards & guidelines
Adhere to all service operational local guidelines and RSCH Trust policies
To supervise physiotherapy students
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Degree ( or diploma) in Physiotherapy and be on the HCP register
Desirable
Post graduate training/qualifications
Knowledge and Experience Essential
Member of relevant professional body Health Professions council Registration (HPC)
Desirable
Experience and knowledge of carrying out a range of msk assessments and procedures leading to a diagnosis and management plans , and be willing to continue to develop these skills. Evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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 Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
Address Haslemere Hospital / Craneligh Hospital
Church Lane / High Street
Haslemere / Cranleigh
GU27 2BJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.royalsurrey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)