Job summary
We have an opportunity to join one of London's Leading NHS providers of FCP Physiotherapy.
We offer the opportunity and support to develop as an FCP while continuing to grow as a departmental Physiotherapist within an NHS MSK Physiotherapy team.
We are an innovative team with a strong track record of staff development & great support, led by an established team of Band 8a FCP's & Extended Scope Physiotherapists/APP's.
The role combines the best of both worlds, where you will form a key part of a primary care network & work within Homerton's Outpatient therapy service (secondary care) providing rehabilitation.
Main duties of the job
Some of the main duties are as follows:
- Provide clinical expertise as a first contact Physiotherapist managing musculoskeletal patients. With our comprehensive support you will be expected to work towards and complete the Health Education England FCP roadmap stage 1 and 2.
- As an FCP you will be based in one of primary care networks and as a Band 7 you will work with our Physiotherapy team in our well equipped Physiotherapy Departments.
- The successful candidate will be a key member of the team in delivering clinical education and quality improvement projects throughout the service, as well as evidence-based patient-centred physiotherapy management to a varied caseload of musculoskeletal patients.
- You will have the opportunity to develop your supervision and mentorship skills with the opportunity to supervise band 6 Physiotherapists
***Please note, there will be a two-stage interview process: Candidates will first be shortlisted to undertake an online written test. Those candidates who are successful in the written test will then be invited to an interview***
About us
Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.
We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.
Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.
We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.
Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.
Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s on this page.
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Education/qualification
Essential
- Degree/Dip in Physiotherapy
- Level 7/MSc courses/ FCP competencies
Desirable
- Awareness of FCP competancy framework
- Completed or working towards IRMER
- CSP membership
- Working towards relevant M level qualification
Skills & abilities clinical
Essential
- Level 7 specialist MSK assessment skills/clinical reasoning
- Complex caseload managment
- Comunication paitents & colleagues
- Multicultural community
Desirable
Skills non clinical
Essential
- Leadership
- Teaching & presentation skills
- Projects
Desirable
- Supervision & appraisal skills
Experience
Essential
- Indepth MSK concepts and Rx approaches
- Current professional & NHS issues & NHS pathways
- Substantive post grad experience in MSK
Desirable
- Experience working with primary care & Management of post operative, sports and trauma rehabilitation
- Experience of working in an NHS team & NHS Musculoskeletal pathways
Other
Essential
- Evidence based practice
- Insight into FCP role
- Demonstrating understanding of Trust Values
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 .
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 .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Homerton Row
London
E9 6SR