About this role
Job summary
We have an opportunity to join one of London's Leading NHS providers of FCP Physiotherapy. We offer the opportunity and support to develop as an FCP while continuing to grow as a departmental Physiotherapist within an NHS MSK Physiotherapy team.
We are an innovative team with a strong track record of staff development & great support, led by an established team of band 8a FCP's & Extended Scope Physiotherapists/APP's.
The role combines the best of both worlds, where you will form a key part of a primary care network & working as a Physiotherapist providing with rehabilitation within Homerton's Locomotor service
You will be supported to complete your level 7 competencies with:
Regular senior MSK teaching & support to complete road map Comprehensive 8a FCP support Dedicated 1:1 band 8a supervision Weekly FCP peer support sessions Daily 8a ESP/APP problem patient question time Funding for courses/MSc module The Homerton's award winning MSK teams consists of:
GP & Consultant referred outpatient services Homerton Healthcare & community outpatient locations Post-orthopaedic surgery rehabilitation, sports medicine, pelvic health, ESP/APP, MSK ultrasonography, non-medical prescribers, virtual fracture & persistent pain clinics. Close working relationships with Radiology, Rheumatology, Orthopaedics, Podiatry & Emergency Medicine
Main duties of the job
Some of the main duties are as follows:
- Provide clinical expertise as a first contact Physiotherapist managing musculoskeletal patients. With our comprehensive support you will be expected to work towards and complete the Health Education England FCP roadmap stage 1 and 2.
- As an FCP you will be based in one of primary care networks and as a Band 7 you will work with our Physiotherapy team in our well equipped Physiotherapy Departments at St. Leonards' Hospital and satellite physiotherapy clinics across Hackney.
- The successful candidate will be a key member of the team in delivering clinical education and quality improvement projects throughout the service, as well as evidence-based patient-centred physiotherapy management to a varied caseload of musculoskeletal patients.
- You will have the opportunity to develop your supervision and mentorship skills with the opportunity to supervise band 6 Physiotherapists
***Please note, there will be a two-stage interview process: Candidates will first be shortlisted to undertake an online written test. Those candidates who are successful in the written test will then be invited to an interview***
About us
Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.
We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital .
Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, our procedures and our People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.
We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.
Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.
Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ and Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.
Job description Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s on this page.
The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Education/qualification Essential
Degree/Dip in Physiotherapy Level 7/MSc courses/ FCP competencies
Desirable
Relevant training & Working towards relevant M level qualification
Skills & abilities Essential
Level 7 specialist MSK assessment skills/clinical reasoning. Complex caseload management, specialist physiotherapy clinical rehabilitation skills Communication patients & colleagues,Multicultural community Leadership, Projects, Teaching & presentation skills
Desirable
Peristent pain skills supervision & appraisal
Experience Essential
Indepth MSK concepts and Rx approaches, Substantive post grad experience in MSK setting at senior level Current professional & NHS issues & NHS pathways, Complex caseload management, specialist clinical rehabilitation skills
Desirable
Experience working within NHS MSK pathways and NHS team, supervision experience
Other Essential
Evidence based practice, CPD principles. Demonstrating understanding of Trust Values
Knowledge Essential
Current in-depth knowledge of MSK dysfunction, pain and treatment. Awareness of current professional and health service issues, understanding of NHS systems and pathways
Desirable
Knowledge meets level 7 MSk
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 Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address Locomotor Service, St Leonards
Nuttall Street
London
N1 5LZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.homerton.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)