This is an exciting opportunity for a Highly Specialised Musculoskeletal (MSK) Physiotherapist, Band 7 to support the MSK Outpatient Service at Wrightington Hospital within Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust.
You will provide expert clinical intervention for patients with lower limb MSK conditions with a specific bias towards the foot and ankle while developing the foot and ankle service alongside Consultant colleagues and the wider MDT. You will require extensive postgraduate experience, including substantial specialist experience in Musculoskeletal disorders at a senior level.
Please note the vacancy may close earlier if we receive a high volume of applicants.
Please be aware that if you are successful you will be required to present original certificates for all of the qualifications which you hold (as listed on your application) in order to demonstrate that you meet the criteria outlined in the person specification.
The role will require you to work across all areas in the Trust which includes those that are designated as positive, asymptomatic and negative COVID wards.
Main duties of the job As part of the established outpatient physiotherapy team, you will provide expert clinical intervention for patients with lower limb MSK conditions with a specific bias towards the foot and ankle.
You will have advanced knowledge and experience of a wide range of approaches to the management of complex, orthopaedic and musculoskeletal conditions. You will be encouraged to participate in audit and research. You will have a varied caseload and see a wide range of referrals. The service is committed to CPD and encourages supervision at all levels. This post will give an invaluable opportunity to anyone who wishes to further their career within lower limb MSK conditions and specifically foot and ankle.
Job responsibilities Provide physiotherapy musculoskeletal assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management of patients presenting to the MSK outpatient department with lower limb MSK conditions with a specific bias towards the foot and ankle. Act as a source of expertise on the management of complex foot and ankle and other lower limb musculoskeletal patients providing an advisory service to patients, relatives, physiotherapists and other healthcare professionals and medical staff. Take a major role in the advanced assessment and treatment of patients within the speciality who may have complex and/or chronic presentations, and to determine clinical diagnosis and physiotherapy treatment indicated. Maintain records as an autonomous practitioner. Undertake a leadership role in the planning, coordinating, delivering and evaluation of the therapy service provided to the patients within the speciality across the sites on a day-to-day basis. Educate and train physiotherapists, other health professionals, medical staff and physiotherapy students in the management of musculoskeletal conditions.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy Evidence of relevant Post Grad education HCPC Registration
Desirable Active member of relevant special interest group Clinical Educators course
Experience Essential Experience of participation in service improvements Experience of supervising qualified staff Significant experience at Band 6 level or above in relevant areas of practice
Desirable Experience at Band 7 level or above in relevant areas of practice. Post Graduate Experience in a variety of specialities in a range of settings. Experience of delivering training relevant to area of practice Member of CSP
Additional Essential Commitment to deliver high standards of care in line with WWL objectives Ability to work collaboratively within the multi-disciplinary team Committed to personal and team development Commitment to speciality/ area of practice Speak English to an appropriate standard relevant to their role, i.e. with confidence and accuracy, using correct sentence structures and vocabulary, and without hesitation
Desirable Presentation skills Research skills
Knowledge Essential Knowledge of a wide range of conditions and their management Knowledge of the principle elements of clinical governance Knowledge of professional ethics and their application in practice. Knowledge of a wide range of physiotherapy interventions and treatment modalities relevant to caseload.
Desirable Knowledge of audit/critical appraisal Knowledge of national policies
Skills Essential Evidence of ability to provide leadership Ability to pass on skills/knowledge to others in both formal and informal environments Able to maintain judgement under pressure Self Directed Learning Evidence of ability to work independently
Employer details Employer name Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address Wrightington Hospital Hall Lane, Appley Bridge, Wigan WN6 9EP
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You will provide expert clinical intervention for patients with lower limb MSK conditions with a specific bias towards the foot and ankle while developing the foot and ankle service alongside Consultant colleagues and the wider MDT. You will require extensive postgraduate experience, including substantial specialist experience in Musculoskeletal disorders at a senior level.
Please note the vacancy may close earlier if we receive a high volume of applicants.
Please be aware that if you are successful you will be required to present original certificates for all of the qualifications which you hold (as listed on your application) in order to demonstrate that you meet the criteria outlined in the person specification.
The role will require you to work across all areas in the Trust which includes those that are designated as positive, asymptomatic and negative COVID wards.
Main duties of the job As part of the established outpatient physiotherapy team, you will provide expert clinical intervention for patients with lower limb MSK conditions with a specific bias towards the foot and ankle.
You will have advanced knowledge and experience of a wide range of approaches to the management of complex, orthopaedic and musculoskeletal conditions. You will be encouraged to participate in audit and research. You will have a varied caseload and see a wide range of referrals. The service is committed to CPD and encourages supervision at all levels. This post will give an invaluable opportunity to anyone who wishes to further their career within lower limb MSK conditions and specifically foot and ankle.
Job responsibilities Provide physiotherapy musculoskeletal assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management of patients presenting to the MSK outpatient department with lower limb MSK conditions with a specific bias towards the foot and ankle. Act as a source of expertise on the management of complex foot and ankle and other lower limb musculoskeletal patients providing an advisory service to patients, relatives, physiotherapists and other healthcare professionals and medical staff. Take a major role in the advanced assessment and treatment of patients within the speciality who may have complex and/or chronic presentations, and to determine clinical diagnosis and physiotherapy treatment indicated. Maintain records as an autonomous practitioner. Undertake a leadership role in the planning, coordinating, delivering and evaluation of the therapy service provided to the patients within the speciality across the sites on a day-to-day basis. Educate and train physiotherapists, other health professionals, medical staff and physiotherapy students in the management of musculoskeletal conditions.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy Evidence of relevant Post Grad education HCPC Registration
Desirable Active member of relevant special interest group Clinical Educators course
Experience Essential Experience of participation in service improvements Experience of supervising qualified staff Significant experience at Band 6 level or above in relevant areas of practice
Desirable Experience at Band 7 level or above in relevant areas of practice. Post Graduate Experience in a variety of specialities in a range of settings. Experience of delivering training relevant to area of practice Member of CSP
Additional Essential Commitment to deliver high standards of care in line with WWL objectives Ability to work collaboratively within the multi-disciplinary team Committed to personal and team development Commitment to speciality/ area of practice Speak English to an appropriate standard relevant to their role, i.e. with confidence and accuracy, using correct sentence structures and vocabulary, and without hesitation
Desirable Presentation skills Research skills
Knowledge Essential Knowledge of a wide range of conditions and their management Knowledge of the principle elements of clinical governance Knowledge of professional ethics and their application in practice. Knowledge of a wide range of physiotherapy interventions and treatment modalities relevant to caseload.
Desirable Knowledge of audit/critical appraisal Knowledge of national policies
Skills Essential Evidence of ability to provide leadership Ability to pass on skills/knowledge to others in both formal and informal environments Able to maintain judgement under pressure Self Directed Learning Evidence of ability to work independently
Employer details Employer name Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address Wrightington Hospital Hall Lane, Appley Bridge, Wigan WN6 9EP
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
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