Band 7 Physiotherapist (Bank)

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Healthshare Ltd, Greenhill, Harrow

Full time
Permanent
Onsite working

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Healthshare Ltd

Full Job Description

To act as a specialist physiotherapist in MSKOutpatient conditions and manage patients referred to the Healthshare clinicsfor assessment, clinical diagnosis and management.
To assist in clinical audits of the Serviceand contribute to the development of the service in conjunction with the PhysiotherapyManagement Team.
To contribute to the mentoring anddevelopment of junior & senior staff.
To provide expert clinical leadership forthe physiotherapists within the team, playing a key role in ensuring that ahigh standard of physiotherapy is provided for patients, including those withcomplex multi-pathologies., To beprofessionally and legally accountable and responsible for all aspects of ownwork including the management of individual caseload, working within acceptedcodes of professional conduct and clinical guidelines to minimise clinicalrisk.
Todemonstrate advanced theoretical knowledge of anatomy, physiology, andpathology and utilise highly developed clinical reasoning skills to accuratelydetermine clinical diagnosis and prognosis in a wide range of mixed andcomplicated conditions requiring outpatient physiotherapy and rehabilitation,resulting in realistic, patient centred goals and treatment plans in line withevidence-based practice.
To usespecialist clinical reasoning skills to screen referrals, to secondary care oraccident & emergency department, for serious pathologies such as tumour,infection, fracture, cauda equina syndrome.
To referfor diagnostics (X-Ray) and Interventional Radiology procedures such as guidedinjection, within the referral rights for the Local Physiotherapy Servicepathways.
To act inan advisory capacity to all clinical staff members in making an onward referralto additional services.
Toidentify patient concerns related to the clinical presentation and use currentevidence to respond to them. Advise patients and referrers on return to work,sports and other activities.
To keepcomprehensive records of activity in accordance with local and nationalrequirements using departmental IT software systems as required.
Todischarge patients appropriately and communicate this with their GPs orreferrers.
Tofacilitate patients attitudinal change towards their condition and thus engagethe patient with treatment choices and empower self-management.
Tocommunicate with all other healthcare professionals, and professional networksconcerning patient care and ensure good working relationships for the effectiveprovision of musculoskeletal management.
To reportcomplaints to the Physiotherapy Management Team in line with Healthshare formalcomplaints procedure.
To attendand actively participate in team's meetings as required. To initiate and / or maintain contacts withlocal and national clinical interest groups appropriate to the musculoskeletaland spinal fields.
To work incollaboration with other Healthshare Clinical Leads to provide continuityacross the both the local and national MSK services.
Toundertake and assist in audits as required under clinical governance and alsofor service development.
To complywith all Healthshare policies and procedures and ensure that allphysiotherapists do likewise. This includes participation in the individualperformance appraisal system.
Toparticipate in both professional and clinical supervision this might includesupervising senior, less experienced physiotherapists or volunteers.
To supportthe Physiotherapy Management team as required.
Although anon-budget holder, the post holder will monitor and assess the needs of the servicein order to provide recommendations for service improvement, including theappropriate allocation of resources.
To workclosely with the Physiotherapy Management team to develop and refine thestrategic vision of Healthshare MSK Services.
To carryout assessments and treatments of musculoskeletal conditions, with moderatephysical effort involved, on a daily basis and to comply with Healthshare manualhandling policies.
To dealwith patients suffering with pain states, expectations and beliefs, that maylead to anxiety and aggressive / challenging behaviour with support from seniorclinicians where required.
Concentrationduring assessment, analysing documents and assessing patients as well as concentrationfor long periods daily.
Toidentify and contribute to physiotherapy training needs regarding theassessment and management of patients with musculoskeletal pain anddysfunction.
Toidentify, initiate or participate in research projects relating tophysiotherapy or the general management of MSK pain and dysfunction.
To keepabreast of relevant clinical research pertinent to the job and implementevidence-based practice.
The postholder must be aware of individuals responsibilities under the Health andSafety at Work Act and identify and report, as necessary any untoward incidentor accident or potentially hazardous environment.
Must beaware of Healthshare infection control policy and encourage all staff to followthe policy.
The postholder is accountable for exercising economic and efficient use of Healthshare financialand physical resources as well as ensuring the security of Healthshare property.
The postholder must at all times carry out theses duties and responsibilities with dueregard to Healthshares equal opportunities policy and is expected to promoteand implement the same.
To followabsence reporting procedures by emailing the absence line and phoning your linemanager in line with Healthshare policy and encourage others to follow.
The postholder is required to familiarise yourself with and comply with the Healthsharespolicies and procedures.
You willbe expected to adhere to the Data Security, email and internet policies thatconcerns your job role within Healthshare and expected to attend security andconfidentiality training.

Evidence of a minimum of 3 years experience working at a band 6 level in MSK outpatients
Management experience undertaking delegated departmental duties
Experience of quality issues and audit
Working within an MSK clinic
Experience of working in GP clinics
Experience in referring for diagnostics
Experience of appraisal and supervision
Experience in team management
IRMER training
Advanced organisational & time management skills
Proven ability to manage priorities and deadlines
Advanced communication skills.
Well-developed interpersonal skills.
To demonstrate an ability to communicate complex and sensitive information
Evidence of Leadership Skills
Experience of evaluation of practice
Previous experience on audits
Good understanding of MSK outpatient clinics
Working knowledge of IT and database systems
Knowledge of Healthshare MSK services
Experience with electronic records
Ability to use Microsoft office or equivalent., Demonstrate a forward looking and proactive approach
Work effectively within a team environment
To use initiative and think creatively
To show empathy
To exercise influencing / negotiating skills
To be personally and professionally responsible.
Able to work in an environment with frequent interruptions
Able to work within stressful and unpredictable situations
Ability to analyse complex information, form judgements, weigh risks and provide advice accordingly, often within tight timescales
Able to work effectively within a shared environment
Ability to work effectively when dealing with staff / patient issues
BSc or equivalent in Physiotherapy
HCPC & CSP registered Physiotherapist
Good written and spoken English
Evidence of MSK related CPD
Completed or working toward MSc or equivalent
Membership in clinical interest group
MSc modules

We're an independent healthcare provider, with established roots in muscular-skeletal health and diagnostics, founded by expert NHS clinicians who recognised a way to improve things.

25 days annual leave (plus Bank Holidays) and option to buy / sell
Private Healthcare (Benenden)
Company Pension Scheme
Life Assurance
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Refer a Friend Scheme
CPD Opportunities
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Reward Gateway
Cycle to Work Scheme
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