Static MSK Physiotherapist Bury, North West England, England
Job description
Job overview
Discover a place where ambitions burn brighter and career opportunities are there for the taking.
A place where outstanding services combine with dedicated teams to deliver the highest quality service to the people of Bury. A place full of passion, knowledge and skill, where vibrant, engaged and motivated individuals are supported and empowered to develop and succeed.
Join us as a Static MSK Physiotherapist at Fairfield General Hospital and create a future you can be truly proud of, as part of the Northern Care Alliance. Because, this is that place.
We accept referrals from both GPs and hospital consultants so this is a role that will enable you to maintain a varied clinical caseload and use your own initiative to meet the different needs of patients. In addition to the main outpatient department within the hospital, we also provide treatment in smaller satellite clinics held in community locations.
This is an ideal opportunity for a band 5 with proven experience to develop clinical skills working in a supportive environment where CPD, service development and evidence based practice is encouraged and there is a strong emphasis on quality and excellence in clinical care.
Main duties of the job
As part of a large dynamic physiotherapy team, you will benefit from regular protected in-service training time and supervision with our experienced band 7 team leaders and clinical specialists. You will also have opportunity for learning and development through working alongside our team of Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioners
Innovation and future thinking is what drives our success so we are seeking someone with energy and enthusiasm to help create a therapy service that delivers the best possible solutions for our patients and their families.
Our commitment to you
- Opportunities to develop professionally through regular training and support with study leave for your own future development
- Regular appraisals, competency training and objective setting
- Exposure to a range of specialities from experienced clinical teams
- Full support from the Physiotherapy teams, Operational and Professional Leads and peers
The Physiotherapy service is working towards a 7 day model and as such you will be expected to be flexible in terms of working patterns including weekday hours, weekends, bank holidays and extra hours if necessary. This post will require participation in the Orthopaedic weekend rota at Fairfield General Hospital. This is a full-time post; however, the options for working hours will be discussed with the successful applicant.
Working for our organisation
Bury Care Organisation is part of the Northern Care Alliance, one of the largest NHS organisations in the country. Our Fairfield site delivers innovative patient-centred care, and boasts an award winning Stroke centre and Heart Care unit. Supported by our community services in Bury, a mix of professionals from health, social and voluntary sectors, Bury exemplifies the benefits of a joined up approach to health and social care.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
In line with the Trust’s Single Equality Scheme we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, religion, marital status, social back ground or trade union membership.
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Previous experience working as a band 5 Physiotherapist and completion of a rotation in the musculoskeletal speciality
- Experience of working within a team and independently with support.
Desirable criteria
- Research and Development awareness.
- Awareness of role of audit and evidence based practice.
- Previous rotation in a neuro rehab speciality
Skills and Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of areas of clinical governance including quality, audit and risk management.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Able to present information in a clear and logical manner.
- Organisational skills including, time management, prioritisation
Desirable criteria
- Presentation skills.
Personal Qualities
Essential criteria
- Flexible to meet the needs of the service.
- Ability to work within a stressful and unpredictable environment
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent
- HCPC registration
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment at this time, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters so that we can manage individual and environmental risks, and so that we can support those who may be undecided about vaccination. If you are unvaccinated there is helpful advice and information at https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/covid-19-vaccination-programme where you can also find out more about how to access vaccination. There is a current Government consultation underway which will determine whether some new starters may need to be vaccinated.
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The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from everyone. We value the contribution of individual talent, skills, knowledge, and experience and aim for a workforce demography representative of our local community. If you are disabled and require reasonable adjustments to the application process, please contact the Recruitment Team to discuss.
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Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
