Main area: Musculo-skeletal Physiotherapy
Grade: NHS AfC: Band 6
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Hours to be worked over a 4 day week.)
Job ref: 388-6819463-AHP
Employer: Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Paignton Community Hospital
Town: Paignton
Salary: per annum pro rata
Closing: 31/01/2025 23:59
Experienced MSK Physiotherapist NHS AfC: Band 6 Job overview Full time Band 6 MSK Physiotherapist, Paignton Hospital
We have an exciting opportunity for a full time Band 6 MSK Physiotherapist to join the Torbay and South Devon MSK service.
The post holder will be based at Paignton Community Hospital (with a possible split with Brixham Community Hospital) both of which benefit from a supportive Physiotherapy team.
This is an ideal opportunity for a physiotherapist who enjoys the challenge of a varied, often complex clinical caseload, and wishes to develop their diagnostic, clinical reasoning and rehabilitation skills in MSK further.
Our innovative MSK physiotherapy service offers digital first rapid access, self-referral and the well-established Single Point of Access (SPoA) pathways from physiotherapy into orthopaedics for patients with hip, knee and spinal conditions.
CPD is at the forefront of our service, ensuring we offer high quality care to our patients. We host external courses, provide funding for training and deliver local and service wide training events to support your CPD.
Having access to Dartmoor & the coast it is ‘A wonderful place to achieve a great life - work balance!’ Devon Physical Activity Clinical Champion.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To provide a high standard of physiotherapy service to people presenting at musculoskeletal (MSK) outpatient clinics based in physiotherapy departments across South Devon. There is a rapid access booking system in place with up to 50% of patients self-referring.
To act as a source of expertise on the assessment and management of general MSK patients to patients, physiotherapists, student physiotherapists, assistants/technical instructors, other healthcare professionals, G.P’s, and consultants.
To educate and train physiotherapists, students, and other healthcare professionals in physiotherapeutic management of general MSK conditions.
Within the MSK service we can offer a range of rehabilitation classes, acupuncture, steroid injections and 1:1 treatment.
The Physiotherapy Service is integral to ensuring that high quality, safe health and social care is delivered to our communities.
Person specification Qualifications
Diploma / degree in physiotherapy
State registration - current HCPC certificate
Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio
Experience within the NHS as a Band 5 physiotherapist working in a range of clinical settings, including the musculoskeletal field.
Previous MSK experience equivalent to NHS Band 5/6
Qualification in acupuncture
Post graduate qualification in relevant MSK skills, for example MACP/Society of Orthopaedic Medicine/ Pilates/acupuncture/strength and conditioning
Band 6 experience within a musculoskeletal setting in the National Health Service
Knowledge and Skills
Advanced working knowledge of a broad range of musculoskeletal conditions.
Experience of working as part of a physiotherapy team and multidisciplinary team (health / social care).
Clinical skills encompassing the core areas of exercise therapy, management of pain relief, mobility training and therapeutic handling.
Sound assessment skills with clinical reasoning and analytical ability.
Proven ability of complex case management.
Knowledge of the relevant NSFs and clinical guidelines, and experience of implementing these recommendations in practice.
Ability to maintain judgment under pressure
Training in Staff Appraisal
Clinical educator course
Evidence of participating in Clinical Audit
If you provide support to a family member or friend with health or care needs, we aim to be a Carer-friendly employer. We have a ‘Staff Carers’ policy which includes flexible working where possible and a Carer’s Passport scheme that links you into support and discounts.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
We reserve the right to close vacancies early if we receive a high volume of applications. Please apply promptly.
Please read the job description and tailor your application to reflect the role.
Correspondence will be via
Trac , text and email. Please check your email and
Trac
account regularly.
Applicants with no previous NHS experience will ordinarily be appointed to the minimum of the band.
If you have not received an invitation to interview within 28 days of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
It is your responsibility to assist us in the timely receipt of appropriate references.
The Trust is committed to preventing discrimination, valuing diversity and achieving equality of opportunity. No person (staff, patient or public) will receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of the nine protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010.
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Name: Georgina Button
Job title: Paignton and Brixham MSK Team Lead Physiotherapist
Email address: georgina.button@nhs.net
Telephone number: 01803 547124
Additional information:
Name: Karen Drews
Job title: MSK Team Lead Physiotherapist
Email address: karen.drews@nhs.net
Telephone number: 01803 832845
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Grade: NHS AfC: Band 6
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Hours to be worked over a 4 day week.)
Job ref: 388-6819463-AHP
Employer: Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Paignton Community Hospital
Town: Paignton
Salary: per annum pro rata
Closing: 31/01/2025 23:59
Experienced MSK Physiotherapist NHS AfC: Band 6 Job overview Full time Band 6 MSK Physiotherapist, Paignton Hospital
We have an exciting opportunity for a full time Band 6 MSK Physiotherapist to join the Torbay and South Devon MSK service.
The post holder will be based at Paignton Community Hospital (with a possible split with Brixham Community Hospital) both of which benefit from a supportive Physiotherapy team.
This is an ideal opportunity for a physiotherapist who enjoys the challenge of a varied, often complex clinical caseload, and wishes to develop their diagnostic, clinical reasoning and rehabilitation skills in MSK further.
Our innovative MSK physiotherapy service offers digital first rapid access, self-referral and the well-established Single Point of Access (SPoA) pathways from physiotherapy into orthopaedics for patients with hip, knee and spinal conditions.
CPD is at the forefront of our service, ensuring we offer high quality care to our patients. We host external courses, provide funding for training and deliver local and service wide training events to support your CPD.
Having access to Dartmoor & the coast it is ‘A wonderful place to achieve a great life - work balance!’ Devon Physical Activity Clinical Champion.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To provide a high standard of physiotherapy service to people presenting at musculoskeletal (MSK) outpatient clinics based in physiotherapy departments across South Devon. There is a rapid access booking system in place with up to 50% of patients self-referring.
To act as a source of expertise on the assessment and management of general MSK patients to patients, physiotherapists, student physiotherapists, assistants/technical instructors, other healthcare professionals, G.P’s, and consultants.
To educate and train physiotherapists, students, and other healthcare professionals in physiotherapeutic management of general MSK conditions.
Within the MSK service we can offer a range of rehabilitation classes, acupuncture, steroid injections and 1:1 treatment.
The Physiotherapy Service is integral to ensuring that high quality, safe health and social care is delivered to our communities.
Person specification Qualifications
Diploma / degree in physiotherapy
State registration - current HCPC certificate
Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio
Experience within the NHS as a Band 5 physiotherapist working in a range of clinical settings, including the musculoskeletal field.
Previous MSK experience equivalent to NHS Band 5/6
Qualification in acupuncture
Post graduate qualification in relevant MSK skills, for example MACP/Society of Orthopaedic Medicine/ Pilates/acupuncture/strength and conditioning
Band 6 experience within a musculoskeletal setting in the National Health Service
Knowledge and Skills
Advanced working knowledge of a broad range of musculoskeletal conditions.
Experience of working as part of a physiotherapy team and multidisciplinary team (health / social care).
Clinical skills encompassing the core areas of exercise therapy, management of pain relief, mobility training and therapeutic handling.
Sound assessment skills with clinical reasoning and analytical ability.
Proven ability of complex case management.
Knowledge of the relevant NSFs and clinical guidelines, and experience of implementing these recommendations in practice.
Ability to maintain judgment under pressure
Training in Staff Appraisal
Clinical educator course
Evidence of participating in Clinical Audit
If you provide support to a family member or friend with health or care needs, we aim to be a Carer-friendly employer. We have a ‘Staff Carers’ policy which includes flexible working where possible and a Carer’s Passport scheme that links you into support and discounts.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
We reserve the right to close vacancies early if we receive a high volume of applications. Please apply promptly.
Please read the job description and tailor your application to reflect the role.
Correspondence will be via
Trac , text and email. Please check your email and
Trac
account regularly.
Applicants with no previous NHS experience will ordinarily be appointed to the minimum of the band.
If you have not received an invitation to interview within 28 days of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
It is your responsibility to assist us in the timely receipt of appropriate references.
The Trust is committed to preventing discrimination, valuing diversity and achieving equality of opportunity. No person (staff, patient or public) will receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of the nine protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010.
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Name: Georgina Button
Job title: Paignton and Brixham MSK Team Lead Physiotherapist
Email address: georgina.button@nhs.net
Telephone number: 01803 547124
Additional information:
Name: Karen Drews
Job title: MSK Team Lead Physiotherapist
Email address: karen.drews@nhs.net
Telephone number: 01803 832845
#J-18808-Ljbffr
