Job summary
Employer heading
Senior Physiotherapist - Rheumatology
NHS AfC: Band 6
Royal Berkshire Hospital are pleased to announce that following our CQC inspection we have been rated 鈥骋辞辞诲鈥 with inspectors reporting that we have made significant improvements.听 The Trust鈥檚 overall rating has also improved to 鈥榞ood鈥.听 This is a great opportunity to join our clinical or non-clinical teams to create a positive and motivating environment within our trust.听 Come and join our team in this exciting time of change as we pride ourselves, our staff and our services on excellence.
At the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust we put our patients at the heart of every element of health and care that we provide. The Trust works together as a community to deliver its vision which is听鈥淲orking together to provide outstanding care for our community.鈥
We are听Compassionate in our thoughts, words and actions
We are听Aspirational and have a true desire to be dynamic and to innovate
We are听Resourceful and responsible in the way we work and live
We are听Excellent in our development, fairness and sharing best practice
Amazing things happen at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust; delivered by amazing people so why don鈥檛 you come and join us.听 We offer a range of learning and development for all employees may you be clinical or non-clinical. 听
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Diversity is what makes us interesting鈥 Inclusion is what will make us outstanding.
Inequality exists and the journey to eliminate it is not easy. Every step we take will be a purposeful step forward to deliver a truly inclusive culture where all our people are enabled to deliver outstanding care, where background is no barrier, and where everyone can be their authentic self and we truly represent our patient community.
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 possible. All applicants who have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the post can opt for a guaranteed interview.
If you need additional help with your application please get in touch by听calling the recruitment team on 0118 322 6997 or 0118 322 5342.
Our primary method of communication will be via email. However, if you would prefer to be contacted through a different method, please inform the recruitment team.
Job overview
Senior Physiotherapist - Rheumatology
Are you a dynamic individual with an interest in Rheumatology?
Are you passionate about patient-centred care and do you value working in a positive team environment focused on peer support and development?听
We are pleased to offer this exciting opportunity to come and join our team at the Royal Berkshire Hospital. We are looking to employ a skilled, dynamic, and forward-thinking individual as an Experienced Rheumatology Physiotherapist.听 The job will involve working with Rheumatology patients in the outpatient musculoskeletal physiotherapy setting.
Main duties of the job
- To be responsible for the efficient, effective and safe physiotherapeutic management of patients within RBFT.
- To听 receive referrals and independently assess and treat own caseload of patients, ensuring evaluation and progression of treatment programmes to a high standard, and in line with National and Trust clinical guidelines, protocols and pathways where they exist
- To have clinical responsibility for a designated caseload of patients, and prioritise that work efficiently taking into account clinical and service priorities, using clinical knowledge to underpin decisions
- To formulate and deliver specialist individual physiotherapy treatment programmes for MSK and Rheumatology patients based on clinical knowledge of current practice, evidence based practice and treatment options, using clinical assessment and reasoning skills.听
- To have knowledge of a range of treatment skills relevant to the management of patient鈥檚 conditions, including transfer assessments, function, and provision of advice, education and support.听 To provide听 physiotherapy to patients individually, or as a group
- To use theoretical and practical knowledge to advice, guide and teach peers in the assessment and management of patients and other aspects of clinical care, including record keeping.
Working for our organisation
The Therapy Service at the Royal Berkshire Hospital are supported by the Networked Care Board. It is a progressive and forward-thinking service which has close working partnerships with Rheumatology, Orthopaedics, and wider therapy teams.听
More specifically, the Rheumatology therapy service at the Royal Berkshire Hospital is line managed by the MSK Outpatient Therapy team although is led by the Advanced Practitioner in Rheumatology. The wider MSK team consists of therapists spread across Rheumatology, Orthopaedics (both inpatients and Outpatients) and Pelvic Health.听
The Rheumatology therapy team consists of an Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner (Band 8a), 1 Experienced Physiotherapist (Band 6) and an Occupational Therapist (B7).听 There are also B6 and B5 therapists working within the Outpatient team and a B3 Physiotherapy assistant - all of whom may support with treating Rheumatology patients.听 听The MSK Outpatient reception team look after the booking of the outpatient patients. The team is also committed to encouraging students through the department.
Our innovative Therapies Practice Education Team are an integral part of our staff's experience in their roles. Please follow this link to see more of what we do!听
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description for full duties and main responsibilities.听
Don't hesitate to get in touch should you have any queries.
Person specification
Education/Registration
Essential criteria
- HCPC
- Physiotherapy Degree
- Post Graduate Training Courses For MSK
Desirable criteria
- Awareness of NHS Issues, Membership to Relevant Specialist Body
- Experience in treating Rheumatological conditions
Experience
Essential criteria
- NHS experience in treating MSK presentations
- NHS experience across all core clinical areas
Desirable criteria
- Experience and contribution to service development
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
- Kathryn Rigler
- Job title
- Rheumatology Specialist Physiotherapist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0118 322 7811
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