Senior MSK Physiotherapist | Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 11 October 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £37,338 - £44,962 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 November 2024 |
| Location: | Thatcham, RG18 3AS |
| Company: | Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6714717/371-CHS741 |
Summary
Berkshire Healthcare are seekingtwoorganisedand motivatedcandidatesfor Band 6 Musculoskeletal Physiotherapistpositionsin the Physiotherapy Outpatient team. The successful candidateswillbe requiredto work ateither West Berkshire Community Hospital, Bath Road (Reading) orWokinghamCommunity Hospital. Site options will bediscussedatinterview. A B5 / 6 Development role could alternatively beconsideredand we would welcome applications on this basis.
We receive a wide variety of referrals from GP surgeries,orthopaedicclinics and from the Trusts Specialist Spinal Service (IPASS) and MSK Community Specialist Service (CSS). We have excellent clinical and administrative teams ranging from Bands 3 – 7 and you will have access to Band 7 Clinical Specialist Physiotherapists for supervision and In-Service Training as well as links witha team of 24APPs in IPASS and CSS.
The successful candidateswill need to be committed to providing high quality, effectiveassessmentand physiotherapy treatment, promoting self-management and empowerment of your patients. They should demonstrate postgraduate experience for a minimum of 12 monthsinclusive of MSK rotationsand a passion for musculoskeletal out-patients.
• To work as a senior physiotherapy practitioner to provide a high quality, responsive outpatient physiotherapy service for adults & children with musculoskeletal & orthopaedic conditions
• To provide a high standard of physiotherapy assessment,treatmentand caseload management
• To undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner working without direct supervision.
• To be involved in supervision and education of junior physiotherapists, physiotherapy assistants, technical instructors, work experience students and physiotherapy students
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
The “must haves” for you to be considered for this role:
• High quality assessment and treatment skills
• Ability to organise and prioritise
• Excellent communication skills
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. For further application tips – see the help with your application document attached once you click apply.
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.
This advert closes on Thursday 24 Oct 2024
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