MSK Rotational Physiotherapist

Job summary
We are pleased to offer an exciting opportunity to join the Outpatient Musculoskeletal (MSK) Service at UHCW. This role is for a Band 6 clinician, however we would consider a Band 5-6 development role for the right candidate.

This role provides the chance to work across a diverse caseload, supporting both Primary and Secondary Care patients. The post offers a 12-month rotation across three key sites:

• University Hospital Coventry
• Hospital of St Cross
• City of Coventry Health Centre

Each rotation is designed to broaden your clinical experience, develop your skills, and provide insight into the full MSK outpatient pathway. You will work with a wide variety of patient presentations while gaining a strong understanding of how each site operates and contributes to the wider service.

This is an excellent opportunity for clinicians seeking to grow within a supportive, multidisciplinary environment and contribute to delivering high-quality MSK care across our region.

Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.

Main duties of the job
Successful candidates will become part of a dynamic service delivering high-quality MSK care that is timely and equitable across all three sites. The MSK outpatient service is made up of Physiotherapists, Technical Instructors, First Contact Practitioners, Advanced Practice Physiotherapists, Extended Scope Practitioners and Consultant Physiotherapists. Our service is committed to research and innovation as we aspire to provide the best outcomes for patients.

As a member of the team, you will receive regular In-Service Training and peer supervision as well as the prospect for further training and development through shadowing, and CPD opportunities.

• Manage a caseload of both primary and secondary care patients with varying diagnosis and or /complex needs, using evidence based/ client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions in a defined clinical area.
• Ensure development of junior staff through supervision, training and annual appraisal.
• Participate in the planning, development and evaluation of clinical practice & service development within area.
• Contribute to the maintenance and development of the Trust Physiotherapy service.
• Take a lead for information management to ensure high quality data which is recorded, evaluated & reported in a timely manner.

About us
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

Job responsibilities

• Work as an autonomous practitioner and member of the multidisciplinary team, contributing to team discussions and influencing decisions about patient care programs, taking on the role of care Co-Ordinator and/ or vocational lead where relevant.
• Carry out treatment, using a broad variety of modalities and clinical reasoning to allow selection of the most appropriate technique evaluating, modifying and recording all interventions and outcomes & adapting them to meet the needs of the patient.
• Use highly developed manual treatment skills requiring coordination, sensation & dexterity.
• Produce and deliver an annual report specific to own clinical area & participate in the delivery of the Physiotherapy business plan.

Professional

• Work in accordance with CSP & HPC rules of professional conduct and within local care pathways, policies and standards.
• Establish and maintain effective communication networks with patients, carers, MDT, other workers and agencies across health, social care and the private sector locally and regionally.
• Promote awareness of the role of Physiotherapy.
• Network nationally across other Physiotherapy providers and educators for the development of best practice & improve service delivery for patients.
• Be responsible for own personal development in order to establish and maintain competence and fitness to practice as a Specialist Physiotherapist in own specialist area. To maintain a professional evidence-based portfolio, meeting the requirements of the HPC.
• Be responsible for the supervision and written assessment of physiotherapy students on practice placement within the Trust.
• Contribute to the Trusts Divisional and Teams clinical governance arrangements and quality agenda, including the setting and monitoring of practice standards, clinical risks, CAE & Health & Safety.
• Be involved / assist in the recruitment and selection of junior staff.

For further details of the role please see the attached job description. Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.

Person Specification
Qualifications Essential

• Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy.
• State registration with HCPC (or awaiting registration following successful completion of degree for the current year)
• Work experience relevant to specialist area

Qualifications Desirable

• Relevant courses/training in area pertaining to specialist area
• Member of relevant SIG.

Experience Essential

• Documented evidence of continuing professional development.
• MDT Working.
• Managing own workload.

Experience Desirable

• Post registration experience in a relevant clinical setting
• Experience of research or audit.
• Experience of supervising other team members or visitors

Knowledge Essential

• Good knowledge of a broad range of physiotherapy techniques appropriate to specialist area and a good ability to use them effectively.
• Broad knowledge of current best practice in Physiotherapy and its application.
• Planning, evaluation and co-ordination of treatment.
• Applied knowledge of relevant legislation including CPD and risk assessment and management.
• Effective legible written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work single handed with individuals and groups.
• Ability to manage own workload effectively and determine priorities.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance.
• Application of health, safety and risk management policies

Knowledge Desirable

• Presentation skills.
• Clinical educators training.
• Word processing and internet skills.
• Appraisal skills.
• Computer skills

Skills Essential

• Effective creation of patient centred SMART goals
• Good organisational skills.
• Demonstrates initiative.
• Self-motivated and be able to motivate others.
• Good time management.
• Willingness to work flexibly.
• Able to carry out concurrent activities (multi-tasking).
• Ability to cope with working in a stressful environment.

Skills Desirable

• Offers innovative ideas for practice.

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours Essential

• Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's values. (As detailed in UHCW's Values in Action document below)
• Applicants applying for job roles with managerial responsibility will be required to demonstrate evidence of promoting equal opportunities through work experience

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.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.