Job summary
If you are an MSK
Physiotherapist currently working at band 5 and you are seeking a role where
you will be assessing and treating a varied caseload of patients and delivering
MSK clinics within the community, you might be exactly who we're looking for!
Healthshare is one
of the leading Healthcare providers in the UK. We provide NHS Physiotherapy,
Orthopaedic, Rheumatology, MSK Podiatry and Pain Management Services across 19
CCGs nationwide.
The successful
candidate will have excellent communisation skills as well as an in-depth
understanding of MSK Physiotherapy. They must have a flexible, adaptable and
innovative approach to work and be able to proactively deliver results.
The right candidate
will be a HCPC and CSP registered Physiotherapist with a BSc in Physiotherapy.
You will be expected to maintain your own electronic patient records
(SystmOne), actively participate in clinical teaching and in-service training
sessions, deliver a high standard of patient-centred clinical care, possess a
friendly and approachable attitude and apply outstanding team-working,
communication and organisational skills to your daily practice.
Main duties of the job
- To assess, diagnose, plan and implement therapy programmes from a clinical options for an individual caseload.
- To participate in the discharge planning process.
- To plan and organise activity with appropriate time scheduling in order to complete all clinical andadministrative duties including statistical record keeping.
- To be responsible for the correct and safe use of the physical environment including equipment and to be responsible for the allocation of these resources.
About us
We're an independent healthcare provider, with established roots in muscular-skeletal health and diagnostics, founded by expert NHS clinicians who recognised a way to improve things.
Our approach means that whether it's speed, flexibility, efficiency or quality, every aspect has been carefully considered to surpass expectations. This is why we've been a trusted partner of the NHS for over ten years, and the provider of choice for countless private patients.
We work with integrity. When it comes to collaboratively delivering care, relationships are key. Whether we're interacting with each other, our partners or our patients, we're always open and honest. Every key decision is based on clear process and informed by evidence.
We act with empathy. Everyone who is here, is here because they care about people. We always try and put ourselves in the shoes of whomever we're interacting with and treat people with compassion and consideration.
We inspire with passion. It's hard work, but we absolutely love what we do. There's no room for a half-hearted approach to healthcare, it requires dedication, and that's what everyone here has. A Healthshare employee is enthusiastic, with a verve and panache that inspires others around them.
Benefits:
- 25 days annual leave (plus Bank Holidays)
- Private Healthcare (Employer paid)
- Company Pension Scheme
- Life Assurance
- Blue Light Card
- Refer a Friend Scheme
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical
- To
assess, diagnose, plan and implement therapy programmes from a clinical options
for an individual caseload. To participate in the discharge planning process.
- To
demonstrate highly developed physical skills inclusive of dexterity,
co-ordination and sensory skills to carry out physiotherapy assessment and
interventions including manual physiotherapy techniques and therapeutic
handling.
- To
work as an autonomous practitioner to be professionally and legally responsible
and accountable for all aspects of your own clinical and non-clinical activity
associated with individual patient care.
- To
plan and organise activity with appropriate time scheduling in order to
complete all clinical and administrative duties including statistical record
keeping. To be responsible for clinical record keeping in accordance with the
physiotherapy guidelines for documentation and legal requirements.
- To be
responsible for the correct and safe use of the physical environment including
equipment and to be responsible for the allocation of these resources.
- To
contribute towards the provision of flexible and timely services which will
include working across a 6 day week.
- To
attend mandatory training and to adhere to all Healthsahre policies and
procedures as they pertain to personnel, health & safety and child, elder
protection issues and continuing health care needs.
- To participate
and contribute to all activities associated with physiotherapy clinics in
response to current trends and changes within the health service.
- To
achieve effective communication with managers and colleagues both within the
specialism in relation to service need and clinical issues incorporating participation
in multi professional meetings
Communication
- To
communicate with clients and their carers, information regarding diagnosis,
treatment plans and expected goals.
- To
communicate complex and sensitive information in an understandable format to
patients, carers
- Health, Safety and Security
- To maintain safe clinical practice
in diagnosis and treatment and report any incidents, accidents and near misses
in accordance with the Healthshare Incident Policy.
- To ensure own safety and the safety
of all others within the working environment and comply with all Healthshare
policies and procedures to protect the health, safety and welfare of anyone
affected by the Healthshares business.
- To ensure that equipment provided
for the protection of health and safety is maintained and used appropriately
and comply with emergency procedures relevant to your practice.
- To attend
all Mandatory Training with regard to fire, health and safety, manual handling
and control of infection
Quality and clinical Governance
- As a term of your
employment within Healthshare, you can be
required to undertake such other duties commensurate with your grade / band and
/ or hours of work at your initial place of work or at any other of the
organisations establishments, as may be reasonably required of you.
- Healthshare staff
are responsible for protecting themselves and others against infection risks.
All staff regardless of whether clinical or not are expected to comply with
current infection control policies and procedures and to report any problems
with regard to this to their managers. All staff undertaking patient care activities
must attend infection control training and updates as required by Healthshare.
- All employees are required to act
in such a way that at all times their actions safeguards the health and
well-being of children and vulnerable adults. Familiarisation with and
adherence to Healthshares Safeguarding Children and Adult policies
is an essential requirement for all employees as is the participation in
related mandatory/statutory safeguarding training.
- All of the above activities are
governed by the operational policies, standing financial instructions, policies
and procedures and standards of Healthshare, as
well as legislation and professional standards and guidelines.
- Post-holders are required to
contribute to the organisations performance against those aspects of the
Assurance and Regulatory Frameworks pertaining to their role and to supply
evidence of compliance with standards/targets.
- This job
description is intended as a guide and may be amended in discussion with the
post holder to meet changing demands within the service and physiotherapy
department.
Person Specification
Personal attributes
Essential
- Ability to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day and carry out concurrent activities
- Ability to maintain high levels of concentration
- Current driving licence or ability to meet the travel requirements of the post
Desirable
- Evidence of maintaining a healthy life style.
- Car Driver /owner
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Physiotherapy or equivalent
- HCPC & CSP Registration
- CPD relevant to MSK
- Basic IT skills
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience in core competencies within musculoskeletal, neurology and respiratory care at an undergraduate level
- Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
- Evidence of communication skills within a wide variety of settings
Attitude
Essential
- A proactive ability to represent the profession
- Commitment, motivation and adaptability
Knowledge
Essential
- Up to date knowledge of professional practice
- An understanding of legal responsibilities within the profession
- Good verbal and written communication
- Ability to organise and prioritise
Desirable
- Innovative approach to working life
- Able to use own initiatives
- Intermediate IT skills
- Presentational skills
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
Healthshare Group
Address
Highlands Health Centre
Lothian Way
Bransholme
Hull
HU7 5DD