The role is based within our MSK team and will be expected to work flexibly across our sites as the service requires. We have locations in Chester, Tarporley and Ellesmere Port and provide outpatient Physiotherapy to patients referred by GPs and the acute sector.
You will be expected to support the development of junior staff, and to assist the Team Leader with the day-to-day operation of your local team.
We operate an MSK rotation system across our teams to give you the best opportunity to build excellent rehabilitation skills with a wide range of patients.
Main duties of the job
To manage and undertake physiotherapy intervention to a designated caseload with complex needs, gaining experience through involvement in a specialist clinical area.
To provide a high quality, effective physiotherapy service to MSK patients in outpatients across the Western Cheshire Joint Therapies MSK service, and professional leadership to junior and assistant physiotherapy staff.
To provide a specialist physiotherapy assessment of patients with diverse clinical presentation and pathology to determine a clinical diagnosis and provide treatment via therapeutic interventions as indicated and develop effective treatment plans.
This post reports to senior physiotherapists, professional lead for physiotherapy, team leaders and is accountable to Lead Therapist MSK and ultimately the Head of Joint Therapy Services.
About us
CWP provides health and care services for local people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care - including the provision of three GP surgeries.
Our aim is to help people to be the best they can be, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We were recently rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission with a Good rating overall.
CWP are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences.
To support this, we offer up to three weeks induction, dependent on role, with our Prepare to Care programme for all new starters. This programme welcomes you to CWP and provides you with information and training to support you in your role.
We welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please download a copy of the job description for full details.
Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values.
CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trust's Values and Behaviours in their everyday life. Therefore, if you are invited to interview, you will be undertaking a
Values Based Interview/Assessment , which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.
Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trust's Values and Behaviours which are the 6 Cs: Communication, Competence, Courage, Care, Compassion, and Commitment. The supporting information section in your application should therefore reflect your understanding of the Trust's Values and associated behaviours. You will be expected to provide us with examples from work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviour.
An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website
here . If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email cwp.recruitment@nhs.net or by calling 01244 393100.
If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?
Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.
CWP is proud to be an accredited Veteran Aware organisation helping to provide and share best practice in NHS care for our armed forces community. As a veteran aware organisation, CWP is committed to delivering on the principles of the Armed Force Covenant and has a Silver award with the MOD Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (DERS).
The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16 per year applies.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
If you experience any technical difficulties or need help when making an application please contact our Recruitment Team on 01244 393100.
Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Degree/diploma in Physiotherapy HPC Registration Evidence of CPD/up to date portfolio demonstrating interest in the MSK field and evidence of reflective practice Evidence of relevant validated post-graduate courses
Desirable
Injection therapy qualification Society of Orthopaedic Medicine or MACP course/membership
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
Minimum 3 years' experience in general physiotherapy in the NHS Experience in MSK including short courses, and postgraduate learning Good working knowledge of all areas of clinical governance including audit, quality and risk management
Desirable
Experience in management of MSK conditions Special interest/awareness of MSK conditions and rehabilitation
Employer details
Employer name
Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Multiple sites, Ellesmere Port Hospital Fountains Health Countess of Chester
114 Chester Road, Whitby
Ellesmere Port
CH65 6SG
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
373-NBH0737 #J-18808-Ljbffr
You will be expected to support the development of junior staff, and to assist the Team Leader with the day-to-day operation of your local team.
We operate an MSK rotation system across our teams to give you the best opportunity to build excellent rehabilitation skills with a wide range of patients.
Main duties of the job
To manage and undertake physiotherapy intervention to a designated caseload with complex needs, gaining experience through involvement in a specialist clinical area.
To provide a high quality, effective physiotherapy service to MSK patients in outpatients across the Western Cheshire Joint Therapies MSK service, and professional leadership to junior and assistant physiotherapy staff.
To provide a specialist physiotherapy assessment of patients with diverse clinical presentation and pathology to determine a clinical diagnosis and provide treatment via therapeutic interventions as indicated and develop effective treatment plans.
This post reports to senior physiotherapists, professional lead for physiotherapy, team leaders and is accountable to Lead Therapist MSK and ultimately the Head of Joint Therapy Services.
About us
CWP provides health and care services for local people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care - including the provision of three GP surgeries.
Our aim is to help people to be the best they can be, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We were recently rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission with a Good rating overall.
CWP are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences.
To support this, we offer up to three weeks induction, dependent on role, with our Prepare to Care programme for all new starters. This programme welcomes you to CWP and provides you with information and training to support you in your role.
We welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please download a copy of the job description for full details.
Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values.
CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trust's Values and Behaviours in their everyday life. Therefore, if you are invited to interview, you will be undertaking a
Values Based Interview/Assessment , which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.
Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trust's Values and Behaviours which are the 6 Cs: Communication, Competence, Courage, Care, Compassion, and Commitment. The supporting information section in your application should therefore reflect your understanding of the Trust's Values and associated behaviours. You will be expected to provide us with examples from work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviour.
An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website
here . If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email cwp.recruitment@nhs.net or by calling 01244 393100.
If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?
Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.
CWP is proud to be an accredited Veteran Aware organisation helping to provide and share best practice in NHS care for our armed forces community. As a veteran aware organisation, CWP is committed to delivering on the principles of the Armed Force Covenant and has a Silver award with the MOD Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (DERS).
The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16 per year applies.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
If you experience any technical difficulties or need help when making an application please contact our Recruitment Team on 01244 393100.
Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Degree/diploma in Physiotherapy HPC Registration Evidence of CPD/up to date portfolio demonstrating interest in the MSK field and evidence of reflective practice Evidence of relevant validated post-graduate courses
Desirable
Injection therapy qualification Society of Orthopaedic Medicine or MACP course/membership
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
Minimum 3 years' experience in general physiotherapy in the NHS Experience in MSK including short courses, and postgraduate learning Good working knowledge of all areas of clinical governance including audit, quality and risk management
Desirable
Experience in management of MSK conditions Special interest/awareness of MSK conditions and rehabilitation
Employer details
Employer name
Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Multiple sites, Ellesmere Port Hospital Fountains Health Countess of Chester
114 Chester Road, Whitby
Ellesmere Port
CH65 6SG
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
373-NBH0737 #J-18808-Ljbffr
