Job summary
Quality and Governance Lead for MSK CSS/ Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner - Upper Limb
BHFT INTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY
MSK CSS (Musculoskeletal community specialist service) is looking to recruit a Band 8A Advanced Physiotherapist working up to 0.4 wte (15hrs). This role will provide the opportunity to assist in developing a governance structure for the MSK CSS service, in conjunction with the Service Manager, alongside holding a clinical caseload and working at an Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner (APP) level.
You will be a highly skilled APP with proven triage, assessment and treatment skills within MSK CSS alongside a passion to engage and motivate others to ensure high quality service delivery grounded in a strong evidence base. You will recognise the importance of working collaboratively within the Multi-Disciplinary team as well as have experience of service development.
Effective, patient centred care is an essential need in the current times and this post offers a fantastic opportunity to be at the forefront of delivering high-quality care to patients whilst ensuring a robust governance structure is in place. You will be well supported by the Service Manager and work collaboratively with them to meet the governance needs of the team. This role is appropriate for those with a drive to engage in research and audit as well as maintain a high level of clinical skills.
Main duties of the job
To provide high quality care to patients who have been referred to the MSK CSS service, utilising skills appropriate to an APP level.
To work in collaboration with the Service Manager to deliver a governance calendar appropriate to the needs of service users and team members.
To understand the training and supervision needs of the team and wider MSK team and develop a programme that facilitates meeting those needs with guidance and support of the Service Manager.
To work collaboratively with members of the team including Physiotherapists and Consultants.
About us
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we're committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.
Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:
Caring for and about you is our top priority.
Committed to providing good quality, safe services.
Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions.
Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:
Flexible working options to support work-life balance.
27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell.
Generous NHS pension scheme.
Excellent learning and career development opportunities.
'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles.
Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services.
Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants.
Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality.
Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave.
Free parking across Trust sites.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The must haves for this role:
High level of triage, assessment and clinical reasoning skills.
Proven skills and experience of the audit process.
Ability to lead and motivate others.
Ability to work flexibly within an innovative service.
For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.
We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted. If you're someone who shares our passion for excellence and care, you belong at Berkshire Healthcare! We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required. Person Specification Education/Qualifications/Training Essential Degree or equivalent in physiotherapy. MSc or formal post-graduate qualification relevant to specialist field or equivalent. To have undertaken accredited courses which enable work to be performed at Advanced Practitioner level. Significant Post-graduate training in the relevant specialist field: Highly developed specialist knowledge and skills underpinned by experience. Proven track record of CPD in specialist area. HCPC registered. Desirable Ionising Radiation Medical Exposure Regulations (IRMER) training. Additional training in the ordering and interpretation of radiology and haematological investigations. Post-graduate management / Leadership course. Member of the CSP. Member of a specialist interest group i.e. Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner Network (APPN). Previous Experience Essential Demonstrate clinical leadership within the Physiotherapy Department, including direct supervision and training of senior staff. Ability to demonstrate substantial relevant experience working as a senior and highly specialist physiotherapist in the areas of musculoskeletal, orthopaedic and pain management. Demonstrate a very high level of clinical reasoning skills and specialist knowledge. Experience of complex case management. Experience of instigating and interpreting investigations and initiating appropriate plans of care for patients. Experience of formal and informal teaching to colleagues in the Physiotherapy Departments, other AHPs and GPs/Registrars. Develop guidelines, pathways and policies relating to specialist field. Desirable Experience working directly alongside Consultants and GPs. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Essential Expert Knowledge of pathology, assessment, diagnosis and management in the specialist fields of orthopaedics, rheumatology and pain. Excellent inter-personal and communication skills. Understanding of relevant National policies and guidelines relevant to the area. Evidence of own self development through PDP. Evidence of appraising staff. Knowledge of critical appraisal. Ability to work in isolation independently and autonomously. Excellent clinical reasoning and decision-making skills. Knowledge and evidence of Audit and Research. Excellent Presentation Skills. Appropriate IT skills. Ability to develop others via CPD/PDP/In-Service training/presentations. Excellent verbal communications skills relating to complex patient needs including those with multiple comorbidities and in high emotional states. Excellent written communication skills, to ensure information is understood by patients, referrers and other appropriate health care professionals. Highly effective written and verbal communication skills to a range of professionals and patients with varying degrees of understanding. Exceptional time management, prioritisation and organisation skills. Able to maintain judgement under pressure. Ability to lead a team. Additional Requirements Essential Understanding of clinical governance and its relevance to this speciality. Proven clinical leadership ability. Drive and enthusiasm for clinical excellence and clinical development of the team. Flexible and Adaptable. Disclosure and Barring Service clearance. Occupational health clearance. Car driver/ able to travel between locations. 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see. Employer details Employer name Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust Address MSK Community Specialist Services Bracknell RG12 1BQ Employer's website
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We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted. If you're someone who shares our passion for excellence and care, you belong at Berkshire Healthcare! We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required. Person Specification Education/Qualifications/Training Essential Degree or equivalent in physiotherapy. MSc or formal post-graduate qualification relevant to specialist field or equivalent. To have undertaken accredited courses which enable work to be performed at Advanced Practitioner level. Significant Post-graduate training in the relevant specialist field: Highly developed specialist knowledge and skills underpinned by experience. Proven track record of CPD in specialist area. HCPC registered. Desirable Ionising Radiation Medical Exposure Regulations (IRMER) training. Additional training in the ordering and interpretation of radiology and haematological investigations. Post-graduate management / Leadership course. Member of the CSP. Member of a specialist interest group i.e. Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner Network (APPN). Previous Experience Essential Demonstrate clinical leadership within the Physiotherapy Department, including direct supervision and training of senior staff. Ability to demonstrate substantial relevant experience working as a senior and highly specialist physiotherapist in the areas of musculoskeletal, orthopaedic and pain management. Demonstrate a very high level of clinical reasoning skills and specialist knowledge. Experience of complex case management. Experience of instigating and interpreting investigations and initiating appropriate plans of care for patients. Experience of formal and informal teaching to colleagues in the Physiotherapy Departments, other AHPs and GPs/Registrars. Develop guidelines, pathways and policies relating to specialist field. Desirable Experience working directly alongside Consultants and GPs. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Essential Expert Knowledge of pathology, assessment, diagnosis and management in the specialist fields of orthopaedics, rheumatology and pain. Excellent inter-personal and communication skills. Understanding of relevant National policies and guidelines relevant to the area. Evidence of own self development through PDP. Evidence of appraising staff. Knowledge of critical appraisal. Ability to work in isolation independently and autonomously. Excellent clinical reasoning and decision-making skills. Knowledge and evidence of Audit and Research. Excellent Presentation Skills. Appropriate IT skills. Ability to develop others via CPD/PDP/In-Service training/presentations. Excellent verbal communications skills relating to complex patient needs including those with multiple comorbidities and in high emotional states. Excellent written communication skills, to ensure information is understood by patients, referrers and other appropriate health care professionals. Highly effective written and verbal communication skills to a range of professionals and patients with varying degrees of understanding. Exceptional time management, prioritisation and organisation skills. Able to maintain judgement under pressure. Ability to lead a team. Additional Requirements Essential Understanding of clinical governance and its relevance to this speciality. Proven clinical leadership ability. Drive and enthusiasm for clinical excellence and clinical development of the team. Flexible and Adaptable. Disclosure and Barring Service clearance. Occupational health clearance. Car driver/ able to travel between locations. 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see. Employer details Employer name Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust Address MSK Community Specialist Services Bracknell RG12 1BQ Employer's website
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