Job summary
- Main area
- MSK Physiotherapy West
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 30.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 371-CHS997
- Employer
- Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- MSK Physiotherapy - West
- Town
- Thatcham
- Salary
- £37,338 - £44,962 per annum, pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 13/04/2025 23:59
- Interview date
- 25/04/2025
Employer heading
Static/Rotational Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist
Band 6
Job overview
Berkshire Healthcare are seeking motivated candidates for 2 x Band 6 Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist positions (Full time / 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).
The 2 roles operate in different localities as follows:
East Locality Role - Rotational through St Marks Hospital / Foundation House (Windsor), Upton Hospital (Slough) and Churchill House (Bracknell)
West Locality Role - (based at West Berkshire Community Hospital, Bath Road (Reading) or Wokingham Community Hospital)
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
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To provide a high standard of physiotherapy assessment, treatment and caseload management
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To undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner working without direct supervision.
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To be involved in supervision and education of junior physiotherapists, physiotherapy assistants, technical instructors, work experience students and physiotherapy students
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. 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
- 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
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The “must haves” for you to be considered for this role:
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High quality assessment and treatment skills
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Ability to organise and prioritise
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Excellent communication skills
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.
We’re committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.
Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.
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.
- 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
- Samantha Dixie
- Job title
- MSK Physiotherapy Locality
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0300 3655678
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