Job summary
- Main area
- Physiotherapy WAM Musculoskeletal
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 371-CHS588
- Employer
- Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Upton Hospital
- Town
- Slough
- Salary
- £37,162 - £44,629 per annum (Incl. HCAS)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 09/07/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Rotational MSK Physiotherapist/Osteopath
Band 6
Job overview
This is an exciting opportunity to work within our MSK Physiotherapy Service in East Berkshire; we are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and innovative candidate to a Band 6 Musculoskeletal Practitioner position. We would encourage applications from physiotherapists and osteopaths with a relevant MSK degree level qualification and registration with the relevant professional body (HCPC or GOsC) .We will also consider a band 5/6 developmental post based on experience; once established competencies have been achieved, the post would convert to Band 6.
We receive a wide variety of referrals from GP surgeries and Orthopaedic clinics. We offer excellent in-service training, one to one clinical development and regular peer support to all our Band 6 staff. Every member of staff also receives a comprehensive yearly appraisal to assist in their development. Funding for external courses may be available, as well as the opportunity to attend in-house courses. We have excellent clinical and administrative teams ranging from Bands 2 – 7 and you will have access to our Clinical Specialists for mentoring and In-Service Training.
Main duties of the job
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Work at a high level of clinical skill seeing a caseload of MSK referrals mainly consisting of GP referrals
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Supervising band 3,4 and 5 physiotherapists and physio technicians
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Involved in the clinical education of physiotherapy students
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Service development and involved in the service Quality Improvement drive.
This post is open to those looking for part time or full time work. The service operates Monday to Friday between 07:30-18:00 depending on site – there will be a level of flexibility in the hours you work depending on service need. We continue to maintain an element of virtual working at the moment alongside face to face clinical work.
Working for our organisation
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.
We value diversity and are proud to be a Stonewall Top 100 Employer. We work hard to create an inclusive environment where you’ll be supported by friendly and professional colleagues to flourish.
Our values at Berkshire Healthcare:
- Caring for and about you is our top priority
- Committed to providing good quality, safe services
- Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions
We welcome people who share these values to come and work for us.
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
If you share our values and would like to come and work for us, please submit your application as soon as possible as we'll occasionally close roles early that have a high number of applications.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The 4 “must haves” for you to be considered for this role:
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Qualified Physiotherapist with HCPC registration or Osteopath with GOsC registration
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Previous MSK physiotherapy experience at Band 5 level or comparative
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Sound clinical reasoning and MSK knowledge
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NHS experience or comparative work
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 welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please don’t hesitate to call: Yasmin Jenkins on 01189043451 or email: [email protected] who’ll be delighted to help.
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.
Person specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Diploma / Degree in Physiotherapy
- HCPC/GOsC Registered
- Evidence of ongoing CPD e.g. maintained in a portfolio; attendance at musculoskeletal postgraduate courses; informal learning.
Desirable criteria
- Member of the CSP
Previous Experience
Essential criteria
- 18 months band 5 rotational experience or suitable alternative experience; must include at least 4 months of Musculoskeletal Outpatients.
- Have worked in the NHS and understand the role of a Band 6 within it.
- Experience working as part of a physiotherapy and/or multidisciplinary team
- Evidence of student, Band 5 or physiotherapy assistant supervision
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience at Band 6 Physiotherapist level
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential criteria
- Previous experience with audit
- Self-directed learning
- Ability to work independently
- Awareness of Primary care working and NHS structures
- Good computer literacy
Desirable criteria
- Working knowledge of RIO / Smart card
Additional Requirements
Essential criteria
- Ability to travel to multiple sites
- Clear vision of role/commitment to speciality
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Yasmin Jenkins
- Job title
- Head of Physiotherapy Services
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01189043451
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