MSK Senior Physiotherapist

Applicants applied within the last 3 months need not apply

Berkshire Healthcare are seeking motivatedcandidates for a Band 6 Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist positions (Part Time) in the MSK Physiotherapy Outpatient team.

Across the service we receive a wide variety of referrals from GP surgeries, orthopaedic clinics, the MSK Triage Service, FCPs and from the Trusts Specialist Spinal Service (IPASS) / MSK Community Specialist Service (CSS).

Site options and roles will be discussed at interview. A B5 / 6 Development role could alternatively be considered, and we would welcome applications on this basis.

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 with a team of 24 APPs in IPASS and CSS.

The successful candidates will need to be committed to providing high quality, effective assessment and physiotherapy treatment, promoting self-management and empowerment of your patients. They should demonstrate postgraduate experience for a minimum of 12 months inclusive of MSK rotations and a passion for musculoskeletal out-patients.

Main duties of the job

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, treatment and 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

About us

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
• 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

Job responsibilities

The3 must haves for you to be considered for this role:

High quality assessment and treatment skills

Ability to organise and prioritise

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 youre 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 dont hesitate to call: Victoria Richards on or email: 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

• Diploma / Degree in Physiotherapy
• HCPC/GOsC Registered
• Evidence of ongoing CPD e.g. maintained in a portfolio; attendance at musculoskeletal postgraduate courses; informal learning.
• Member of the CSP

Previous Experience

• 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
• Previous experience at Band 6 Physiotherapist level

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Previous experience with audit
• Self-directed learning
• Ability to work independently
• Awareness of Primary care working and NHS structures
• Working knowledge of RIO / Smart card

Additional Requirements

• Ability to travel to multiple sites
• Clear vision of role/commitment to speciality

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.

£38,682 to £46,580 a yearper annum pro rata