About this role
Job summary
This is an exciting time to be working at the Royal Free London NHS Foundation one of the biggest NHS Trusts in the UK, delivering care to more than 2 million people a year through our four main hospitals: Barnet, Chase Farm Royal Free and North Middlesex University Hospital.
To provide a high standard of physiotherapy service to a wide range of musculoskeletal inpatients and outpatients within the Trust. This post consists of 6 monthly musculoskeletal rotations that include:
MSK outpatients, hand therapy, rehabilitation groups (lower limb, total knee replacement, wrist, shoulder and spinal ) and long-term conditions.
Rotations may change subject to service demands and following staff consultation To assess and treat own caseload of patients as an autonomous and independent practitioner for patients who may have acute, chronic and/or complex musculoskeletal presentation, and maintain appropriate treatment plans, records and statistics.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a Band 6 MSK Physiotherapists to be part of the MSK Outpatient Physiotherapy service at the Royal Free Hospital site. The successful candidate will be expected to work at a specialised level of practice in the treatment of MSK conditions, with the majority of referrals seen being referred via Orthopaedics and Rheumatology. You will be supported by the whole team and have a Band 7 Physiotherapist supervisor.
The successful candidate is required to be able demonstrate the Trust values, the responsibilities of the job description and person specification. In particular you should have proven experience of working in an MSK setting. We work closely with Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioners in a range of specialties, the Orthopaedic and Rheumatology teams. We deliver a variety of group-based sessions. We are also supported by a dedicated therapies education team and an AHP research and development team.
If you believe you meet the criteria of the person specification and would like to join us at the Royal Free, we would be interested in receiving your application.
To find out more about working at the Royal Free please visit our website at: www.royalfree.nhs.uk/jobs
About us
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.
For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk
Job description Job 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 professional qualifications Essential
Degree/graduate diploma in Physiotherapy Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration Certificated graduate courses or equivalent inhouse training in clinical specialty and management responsibilities taught by experts in their area Commitment to advanced clinical and professional development
Desirable
Member of CSP
Experience Essential
Comprehensive post registration experience with experience in musculoskeletal services Understanding and application of the PT process with evidence of clinical reasoning and clinical problem solving Evidence of CPD in the form of a professional portfolio detailing post - graduate structured, supervised in -service training received/attended, reflective practice Teaching/education of colleagues/ multidisciplinary team and/or public/carers Evidence of presentation of own research /project/audit work which informed departmental development Thorough understanding of setting & maintaining clinical standards & clinical audit Evidence of contribution to change within the workplace Understanding of role of therapy within current evolving health environment Team working and ability to work as part of a team
Desirable
Currently working at B6 level in outpatient MSK department Supervision of more junior staff/TSWs and/or students Broad experience on a rotational scheme Evidence of involvement in research/audit Independently manage groups
Skills and aptitudes Essential
Able to work autonomously and use initiative Evidence of specialist clinical skills Good time management and organisational skills Ability to work effectively within different teams both multi and uni -disciplinary, with a willingness to be personally accountable for actions Effective clinical reasoning skills & ability to reflect on own practice Positive attitude to change; self motivating Appreciation of need for personal accountability for governance issues (to include confidentiality, Health & Safety and risk management) and how these affect self and others Legislation and litigation related to therapy To manage stressful situations by remaining calm, objective and professional at all times Good presentation skills Able to carry out concurrent activities (multi -tasking) and work in an unpredictable working pattern; to be flexible To be proactive in service development, liaising closely with seniors/MDT in order to promote clinical excellence
Desirable
Competent IT skills - word processing, email, internet, Excel Commitment to personal and departmental development. Problem solving approach to clinical interventions Knowledge of relevant standardised assessments, and relevant outcome measures
Personal qualities & attributes Essential
Professional and effective interpersonal skills, including assertiveness & ability to negotiate Motivated to achieve personal and professional goals to an excellent standard as appropriate to the job role Excellent time management and organisational skills Ability to recognise unacceptable behaviour and act on this appropriately
Others Essential
Physically fit and able to comply with trust manual handling guidelines
Royal Free World Class Values Essential
Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
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 Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Address Royal Free Hospital
2 Pond Street
Hampstead, London
NW3 2QG
Employer's website https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)