Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Physiotherapist to work as part of the Community Outpatient Physiotherapy Services. Clinically you will work in the Physiotherapy Department at the Friarage Hospital Northallerton and Community Outpatient Venues across H & R and Tees. Time will be split roughly 50:50 across H & R and Tees.

This is a Fixed Term Contract and secondment opportunities for current University Hospitals Tees (UHT) staff will be considered but they must seek approval from their current manager before applying.

The service receives referrals from many sources including Consultants and GPs and operates from a number of different venues.

Applications are invited from Physiotherapists who have post graduate experience in musculoskeletal physiotherapy as well as an interest and enthusiasm in this field. The team is friendly and supportive and senior specialists offer clinical supervision and support.

Successful applicants will be part of the Physiotherapy Service in the Trust and there are opportunities for case discussions and an In-Service Training Programme. Staff are also supported in their continuous professional development through clinical supervision. Participation in audit and research is encouraged.

Main duties of the job
To provide an effective and efficient clinical service to patients referred with musculoskeletal conditions or injuries within the framework of clinical governance.

To perform advanced physiotherapeutic assessment of patients with diverse presentations and complex physical and psychological conditions, to provide a diagnosis and develop and deliver an individualised treatment programme to patients.

To hold responsibility for own case load and be responsible for a defined area of the service or a particular patient type, working without direct supervision.

Access to advice and support from Senior Specialist Physiotherapists & Advanced Practitioners is available.

About us
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust have come together to form University Hospitals Tees. As a result, post holders may be required to work across sites within both organisations. Across University Hospitals Tees, our ambition is to be the best place to work, ensuring we have the right staff in the right roles at the right time to deliver outstanding patient care and experience. We are committed to supporting our staff through an inclusive and supportive working environment, offering health and wellbeing initiatives, staff benefits, and opportunities for personal and professional development. We support the 'Making Every Contact Count' approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.

Job responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.

Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential

• BSc or Diploma in Physiotherapy
• HCPC registration
• Achieved or willing to work towards relevant Post-graduate qualification/training

Experience
Essential

• Significant experience of working with patients with musculoskeletal conditions
• Can demonstrate relevant/ varied post-graduate experience across a variety of clinical areas at Band 5 level

Desirable

• Clinical experience of rehabilitation in a Musculoskeletal setting

Knowledge & Skills
Essential

• Theoretical knowledge and applied clinical practice in the assessment and treatment of patients with musculoskeletal conditions
• Evidence of audit and research
• Evidence of MDT working
• Demonstrates advanced clinical reasoning skills
• Good understanding of the structure, policies, priorities and format of the NHS
• Knowledge of relevant national guidelines and standards
• Demonstrates analytical skills and judgement when dealing with the therapy management of complex clients.
• Experience of working as Band 5 in the NHS within a variety of clinical areas at band 5 level.
• Timekeeping, planning and prioritisation skills

Personal Attributes
Essential

• Ability to work as a team player
• Ability to work under their own initiative
• Committed to excellent patient care
• Excellent communication skills
• Self-motivated
• Ability to respond to unpredictable work patterns on a frequent basis e.g. weekend working, working to deadlines, interruptions
• Efficient prioritisation of complex workload/time management
• Ability to work across professional boundaries

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.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.