About this role
Job summary
The clinically-led musculoskeletal services at SWB Trust comprises physiotherapists, occupational therapists and consultant/advanced practitioners. We deliver a portfolio of patient-focused pathways within a range of Specialties including Pain Management, Rheumatology and Orthopaedics together with specialist or multidisciplinary clinics such as Hand Clinic, male/female pelvic floor dysfunction and rehabilitation programmes (at community leisure centres). Our clinicians work across the health system in hospitals, community clinics and general practices promoting best practice and delivering personalised care to meet the challenges of our complex population. Having supported our colleagues and patients through the pandemic, we continue to deliver an evolving and flexible model of care combining virtual and face-to-face access, to promote safety and patient choice.
Main duties of the job
This role is an exciting opportunity for a MSK clinician who is ready to progress towards a role specialising in MSK. You will work with a mentor to help support your learning needs and have access to supervision together with the monthly Quality Improvement Half Days, (available for all staff across the Trust). In turn, you will be expected to engage in activities to evaluate and develop an area of practice together with actively contributing to the support of peers and colleagues. The department is research-active, participating in several multi-centre trials with clinicians undertaking PhD study and other research training. We have close links with local universities and provide post-graduate placements for MACP students from the University of Birmingham.
About us
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWB) serves Birmingham and the Black Country - one of the country's most culturally diverse areas. It's a friendly and welcoming place - a place where you can belong, and a place where you can grow.
We care for our patients, we care about our population, and we care about our people.
Our values - Ambition, Respect and Compassion - are at the heart of who we are. They guide us every step of the way; how we work with each other, and how we look after our patients and their families; how we respect and value the rich diversity of our team and our community.
Our Trust has always aspired to be more than a hospital, more than a healthcare provider. Our purpose is to "Improve the Life Chances and Health Outcomes of our Population." It is what inspires, drives, and unites us every day. It's what makes us unique.
We want working at SWB to feel like more than just a job. We want our Trust to be a place where you can feel you belong. A place where you feel happy, safe, and rewarded. A place where you can develop your career in whatever way you choose. When we say we're 'with you all the way' we want you to know that we mean it. Visit the SWB website to find out more about our ambitions and people plans.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details on what this role entails.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Post graduate MSK experience. Experience must include working within an NHS musculo skeletal service Experience of working as part of a Physiotherapy team and the wider MDT Experience of delegating to and supervising Physiotherapy/ Rehabilitation Assistants. Contribution to the clinical education of less experienced staff or undergraduate Physiotherapy students
Desirable
Involvement in audit and research Participation in emergency duties
Qualifications Essential
HCPC registration / CSP member Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy
Desirable
Membership of Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
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.
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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 Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust
Address SWB NHS Trust
Sandwell Health Campus
West Bromwich
B714HJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.swbh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)