Job summary
This is an exciting new role for a 12 month fixed term opportunity for a Band 8a Extended Scope Practitioner (Physiotherapist) within the spinal team based at the University Hospital of North tees. The successful candidate will be seeing patients referred to the Consultant's nit for assessment, clinical diagnosis and management of neuro-muscular skeletal disorders.
The post holder will ideally have experience in working within Orthopedics, including knowledge of a range of conditions and post op protocols.
We are looking for dedicated health care professionals who is flexible in their approach and possess the aptitude to adapt quickly to new situations. In return we will provide you with an induction support, and the opportunity to develop with the guidance of experienced Senior staff.
Our Team Vision is to inspire, empower and educate people to improve their independence and quality of life.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will work as part of the existing spinal team.
You will triage referrals alongside the Consultants and utilise advanced skills and knowledge to assess, diagnose and treat patients appropriately.
We are looking for a dedicated health care professional who is flexible in their approach and possesses the aptitude to adapt quickly to new situations.
About us
At North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust our main priority is, and always be, to provide safe and high quality care to our patients every day; the kind of care we would want for ourselves and our loved ones.
We want our organization to be the best place to work with the right staff, in the right roles, at the right time, to ensure we deliver exceptional patient care and experience.
We will support staff through providing an inclusive and supportive workplace with health and well-being initiatives, staff benefits and opportunities for personal and professional development. Staff recognition is very important to us; as well as performance reviews and appraisals, we recognize staff through Star and Team of the month, colleague recognition - a note of thanks, Managers Awards, Shining Stars and Service Awards.
We actively encourage staff involvement with staff networking events and staff survey
"Together we are North Tees & Hartlepool"
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will work within a multidisciplinary team providing advanced level care to patients and to evaluate the effectiveness of the ESP role within the sponal team via audits.
We are looking for a dedicated health care professional who is flexible in their approach and possesses the aptitude to adapt quickly to new situations.
Our values are at the heart of our organisation:
- Responsive
- Compassionate
- Listening
- Respectful
- Team Working
- Professional
- Caring
- Courteous
In return we will provide you with the opportunity to develop and we actively support CPD and pride ourselves on the friendliness of our service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will work within a multidisciplinary team providing advanced level care to patients and to evaluate the effectiveness of the ESP role within the sponal team via audits.
We are looking for a dedicated health care professional who is flexible in their approach and possesses the aptitude to adapt quickly to new situations.
Our values are at the heart of our organisation:
- Responsive
- Compassionate
- Listening
- Respectful
- Team Working
- Professional
- Caring
- Courteous
In return we will provide you with the opportunity to develop and we actively support CPD and pride ourselves on the friendliness of our service.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- State Registered Professional
- Physiotherapy Degree
- Evidence of relevant post graduate courses. Completion of recognised/accredited advanced assessment, diagnostic and treatment courses eg Maitland and Cyrian/MCP
Desirable
- Member of Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
- Qualification in soft tissue and joint injections
- To have or be working towards Masters Degree
Experience
Essential
- Broad experience post qualification.
- Considerable experience in spinal conditions
- Experience in clinical audit/research
- Evidence of advanced knowledge as in CPD portfolio
Desirable
- IRMER training, experience of interpreting diagnostic information from a range of sources
skills
Essential
- Advanced clinical reasoning skills
- Ability to work independently and use initiative
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- State Registered Professional
- Physiotherapy Degree
- Evidence of relevant post graduate courses. Completion of recognised/accredited advanced assessment, diagnostic and treatment courses eg Maitland and Cyrian/MCP
Desirable
- Member of Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
- Qualification in soft tissue and joint injections
- To have or be working towards Masters Degree
Experience
Essential
- Broad experience post qualification.
- Considerable experience in spinal conditions
- Experience in clinical audit/research
- Evidence of advanced knowledge as in CPD portfolio
Desirable
- IRMER training, experience of interpreting diagnostic information from a range of sources
skills
Essential
- Advanced clinical reasoning skills
- Ability to work independently and use initiative
Desirable
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.
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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
