This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who is passionate about delivering Outpatients musculoskeletal Physiotherapy to our Aylesbury and Amersham communities. The post holder will be expected to rotate within the Outpatients Musculoskeletal services between Amersham & Stoke Mandeville Hospitals.
We pride ourselves on integrated team working and strive for best clinical practice. The post holder will have the opportunity to enhance their Outpatients musculoskeletal skills with support from band 7 and our Band 8a Outpatients MSK Lead Physiotherapist. We strongly encourage an evidenced based approach and support staff through supervision and appraisal. There is a strong emphasis on student education. Attendance at post graduate courses is also supported.
Candidates will be expected to join and partake in emergency on call and weekend working rotas; therefore, previous experience of working within a respiratory or intensive care field is essential.
Main duties of the job
To perform assessment and treatment (including Hydrotherapy) for patients with complex needs, and to provide advice, guidance and information to health and social care professionals, carers and relatives and other non-professionals. To undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner. To participate in continuing professional and service development and contribute to organisational objectives. About us
Why colleagues think we are "a great place to work!" What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you? As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression. Alongside NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme, you'll have access to NHS discount schemes. We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce. What do we stand for? Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work. Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time. We are working hard to increase diversity at all levels within the trust. We believe a diverse workforce can have a positive effect on both staff wellbeing and patient outcomes. We welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, candidates with disabilities and care-experienced candidates. We are proud to achieve the Gold award for the Armed Forces Covenant and support applications from the Armed Forces Community. Please contact Pam.Daley@nhs.net (our Armed Forces Covenant Lead) if you would like guidance or assistance with your application. We make employment decisions by matching our service needs with the skills and experience of candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert. If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment; all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application. If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number. Person Specification
Current registration with Health Professions Council Diploma/BSc Degree in Physiotherapy Evidence of CPD in the form of a detailed personal development portfolio Membership of professional special interest group Field work/clinical educators course Specific formal courses appropriate to post speciality MCSP Membership Experience
Experience of at least 18 months in a junior rotational Physiotherapy post Previous experience in core physiotherapy specialties including acute in patient care, respiratory, Musculoskeletal and neurology Attendance at post graduate courses in related fields and demonstrates reflective learning Experience of managing own caseload and prioritizing Ability to work and interact effectively within an interdisciplinary team and contribute to decision making Evidence of commitment to continuing professional development, and reflective practice Knowledge and application of evidence based practice and clinical reasoning Establish and maintain CPD Portfolio Knowledge of areas of clinical governance including quality, audit and risk management Knowledge of areas of influence of psychosocial and cultural factors on health/illness behaviours Experience in supervision of students and junior staff Participation in audit and research and development activities Experience of undertaking Senior (Band 6) role Demonstration of having initiated change of practice or process Experience of on-call and weekend working in an acute NHS Hospital SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE
Able to apply a range and depth of knowledge to the specialist Able to make sound clinical decisions based on knowledge/experience and utilize advanced clinical reasoning skills Able to carry out a range of assessments and procedures in order to make clinical assessments and diagnosis Able to carry out manual therapy techniques and therapeutic handling, requiring skillful and strenuous physical effort during the day Awareness of limitations of own professional abilities Clear, concise verbal and written communication to ensure liaison with multi disciplinary team, patients and carers to ensure records and reports are accurate, legal and in legible manner (in English) Ability to integrate, participate and contribute as an effective member of a team Ability to self-direct towards the attainment of clear goals Ability to prioritise tasks and functions against well reasoned standards. Positive response to constructive criticism Ability to plan, manage and organise required tasks within available resources (including time) Use of and/or knowledge of POMR record keeping Knowledge of Current related legislation (H&S, Data P. Act, etc) Commitment to equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice Understand how to maintain confidentiality, privacy and dignity of patients SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES
To demonstrate appropriate level of assertiveness Self motivated Able to fulfill the physical demands of the role subject to reasonable adjustment under the terms of the Disciplinary Discrimination Act 1995 Able to be empathetic and handle difficult or emotional situations, using judgement to determine optimal intervention Ability to participate in on call / emergency working rota Flexible to meet the needs of the service To have strategies for dealing with stressful interpersonal situations and frequent exposure to unpleasant working conditions Full UK Driving Licence 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. £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum pro rata Contract
Permanent Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working
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To perform assessment and treatment (including Hydrotherapy) for patients with complex needs, and to provide advice, guidance and information to health and social care professionals, carers and relatives and other non-professionals. To undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner. To participate in continuing professional and service development and contribute to organisational objectives. About us
Why colleagues think we are "a great place to work!" What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you? As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression. Alongside NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme, you'll have access to NHS discount schemes. We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce. What do we stand for? Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work. Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time. We are working hard to increase diversity at all levels within the trust. We believe a diverse workforce can have a positive effect on both staff wellbeing and patient outcomes. We welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, candidates with disabilities and care-experienced candidates. We are proud to achieve the Gold award for the Armed Forces Covenant and support applications from the Armed Forces Community. Please contact Pam.Daley@nhs.net (our Armed Forces Covenant Lead) if you would like guidance or assistance with your application. We make employment decisions by matching our service needs with the skills and experience of candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert. If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment; all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application. If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number. Person Specification
Current registration with Health Professions Council Diploma/BSc Degree in Physiotherapy Evidence of CPD in the form of a detailed personal development portfolio Membership of professional special interest group Field work/clinical educators course Specific formal courses appropriate to post speciality MCSP Membership Experience
Experience of at least 18 months in a junior rotational Physiotherapy post Previous experience in core physiotherapy specialties including acute in patient care, respiratory, Musculoskeletal and neurology Attendance at post graduate courses in related fields and demonstrates reflective learning Experience of managing own caseload and prioritizing Ability to work and interact effectively within an interdisciplinary team and contribute to decision making Evidence of commitment to continuing professional development, and reflective practice Knowledge and application of evidence based practice and clinical reasoning Establish and maintain CPD Portfolio Knowledge of areas of clinical governance including quality, audit and risk management Knowledge of areas of influence of psychosocial and cultural factors on health/illness behaviours Experience in supervision of students and junior staff Participation in audit and research and development activities Experience of undertaking Senior (Band 6) role Demonstration of having initiated change of practice or process Experience of on-call and weekend working in an acute NHS Hospital SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE
Able to apply a range and depth of knowledge to the specialist Able to make sound clinical decisions based on knowledge/experience and utilize advanced clinical reasoning skills Able to carry out a range of assessments and procedures in order to make clinical assessments and diagnosis Able to carry out manual therapy techniques and therapeutic handling, requiring skillful and strenuous physical effort during the day Awareness of limitations of own professional abilities Clear, concise verbal and written communication to ensure liaison with multi disciplinary team, patients and carers to ensure records and reports are accurate, legal and in legible manner (in English) Ability to integrate, participate and contribute as an effective member of a team Ability to self-direct towards the attainment of clear goals Ability to prioritise tasks and functions against well reasoned standards. Positive response to constructive criticism Ability to plan, manage and organise required tasks within available resources (including time) Use of and/or knowledge of POMR record keeping Knowledge of Current related legislation (H&S, Data P. Act, etc) Commitment to equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice Understand how to maintain confidentiality, privacy and dignity of patients SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES
To demonstrate appropriate level of assertiveness Self motivated Able to fulfill the physical demands of the role subject to reasonable adjustment under the terms of the Disciplinary Discrimination Act 1995 Able to be empathetic and handle difficult or emotional situations, using judgement to determine optimal intervention Ability to participate in on call / emergency working rota Flexible to meet the needs of the service To have strategies for dealing with stressful interpersonal situations and frequent exposure to unpleasant working conditions Full UK Driving Licence 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. £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum pro rata Contract
Permanent Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working
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