About this role
Job summary
Sunderland Integrated Musculoskeletal Service (SIMS) is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated extended scope practitioner to join our existing team.
If you are a proactive, highly motivated physiotherapist with a passion for patient care we would welcome your application. The service offers patients specialist assessments, diagnostic tests and treatment. Staff should be able to demonstrate excellent skills, knowledge, motivation and organization to become part of our enthusiastic team who will support you in developing and advancing your MSK diagnostic, treatment and management skills. You must have excellent communication skills with experience of sharing specialized information and ideas across the multi-disciplinary team. Full support and on-going CPD training is offered and opportunities for secondary care mentorship are also actively supported.
The post is 34 hours with a requirement for an evening and some Saturday morning working. There is no on call commitment attached to this post.
Main duties of the job
The SIMS team is based in Community health centres across Sunderland. You would be working alongside a team of GPWSI, ESP and Physiotherapists, but also developing close working relationships with secondary care consultants. The candidate should have gained extensive experience as a MSK clinician and have a passion for MSK.
You will be working as an autonomous practitioner using advanced clinical reasoning skills to provide highly specialist MSK assessment, diagnosis, treatment and advice to an independently managed caseload which will incorporate routine and complex presentation of conditions.
We are a forward thinking, innovative team lead by our operational lead, Jill Clark and clinical lead, Dr Glen Rae (Consultant in Sports and Exercise Medicine). We are dedicated to continuing professional development. We have an extensive in-house training programme, strong direct links with secondary care colleagues who attend and contribute to our monthly CPD events. You would have access to an internal network of senior and specialist support including both medical and allied health professional (AHP) staff who provide leadership, educational, research and clinical support. We offer clinical supervision, coaching and mentoring and have team building/ away days all to contribute to the development of SIMS staff.
About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.If you use AI, and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.
Job description Job responsibilities
To work as an autonomous Extended Scope Practitioner providing expert MSK assessment, clinical diagnosis and management to patients with peripheral joint problems.
To work within the physiotherapy service developing pathways knowledge and experience of the team
To triage incoming MSK referrals to a single point of access and make decisions regarding most appropriate speciality according to agreed patient pathways
To participate in research/audit activities within the MSK service
To provide day to day clinical leadership and operational management
To work towards improving quality services including implementing evidence based practice.
To maintain professional development through participation in relevant professional training programmes
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Person Specification
Attitude Essential
A proactive ability to represent the profession and the Trust with positive enthusiasm Commitment, motivation and adaptability Good levels of general fitness Flexibility
Desirable
Adaptability
Qualifications Essential
BSc Physiotherapy or equivalent State Registration Continuing professional development diary including evidence of reflective practice, training and clinical experience Completion of post graduate courses incorporating comprehensive recognised training and clinical programmes An understanding of legal responsibilities within the profession Specialist knowledge of professional practice and research
Desirable
Evidence of post grad qualification/study at Masters level including injection therapy
Personal Qualities Essential
Commitment motivation and flexibility and ability to show initiative Ability to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day and to work within an environment with competing demands Ability to maintain high levels of concentration High levels of communication skills Ability to deal with complex issues
Physical skills Essential
Access to own vehicle and full UK driving licence to be to meet the travel requirements of the post. Able to meet the moving and handling requirements of the post
Experience Essential
Comprehensive experience at a senior level within an MSK setting Evidence of working within multidisciplinary teams Evidence of high level communication skills within a wide variety of settings
Desirable
Previous experience of diagnostics
Skills and Knowledge Essential
Ability to manage staff Ability to lead in-service developments Able to present information, written and orally in a clear and logical manner Basic IT skills Ability to work as part of both a physiotherapy and multidisciplinary team
Desirable
Able to use own initiative appropriately to enhance service delivery Evidence of ability to be innovative and proactive Intermediate IT skills Presentational skills
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).
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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 South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
Address Southwick Health Centre
The Green
Southwick
Sunderland
SR5 2LT
Employer's website https://www.stsft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)