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Job summary

Main area
Physiotherapy
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
309-UCLH-5659
Employer
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
University College Hospital
Town
London
Salary
£44,806 - £53,134 per annum inclusive of HCAS
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
07/01/2025 23:59
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Senior Physiotherapist – Musculoskeletal Outpatient Service

NHS AfC: Band 6

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Job overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a suitably qualified physiotherapist to join the Musculoskeletal Outpatient Therapy team at UCLH. We are seeking a dynamic and motivated team player to join one of the largest Foundation Trusts in the UK with an international reputation and a tradition of innovation. ÌýOur MSK Outpatient Band 6s have six-monthly rotations with a focus on; Fracture Clinic, Rheumatology, Sports Medicine, Upper Limb Rehabilitation, Lower Limb Rehabilitation, Hydrotherapy, Spinal Rehabilitation, and Hand Therapy. ÌýThere is currently no commitment to weekend working or Inpatient rotations.Ìý

We are a thriving department in the centre of London that boasts fantastic educational opportunities. We have good links with our medical and surgical colleagues, community facilities and run a variety of well-established rehabilitation classes.Ìý

If successful, you will join a strong team of experienced and supportive outpatient clinicians ranging from Consultant Physiotherapists to support staff. You will carry a caseload of mainly Orthopaedic, Neurosurgery and Rheumatology patients. ÌýYou will be helping our team to deliver, co-ordinate and evaluate the MSK Outpatient Therapy service.

Main duties of the job

You will work to the highest standards to facilitate evidence informed patient care, playing a key role in implementing, facilitating and developing physiotherapy best practice in line with local and national guidelines. You will have significant physiotherapy experience at least a Band 5 level within the NHS including Orthopaedics and Rheumatology (please see Personal Specification for further information). Ideally candidates should have a range of clinical reasoning and rehabilitative skills appropriate to their caseload.Ìý

You should demonstrate evidence of ongoing CPD, knowledge of current legislation, good interpersonal skills and an ability to work flexibly. As a skilled clinician you will be able to prove your ability to assist in the education, training and supervision of less experienced physiotherapy staff as well as other allied health and medical colleagues.

This is a great opportunity to work and develop as an individual and as part of a team, gaining clinical and operational experience in a tertiary care setting.

For further information please call the UCH Therapies Department on 0203 477 3628 to leave a message and you will be contacted directly.

Please note when applying that all essential and desirable criteria will be assessed via your personal statement only – please do not type your roles and responsibilities in the previous employment sections.

Working for our organisation

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.Ìý

We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:Ìý

  • University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)Ìý

  • National Hospital for Neurology and NeurosurgeryÌý

  • Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental HospitalsÌý

  • University College Hospital Grafton Way BuildingÌý

  • Royal London Hospital for Integrated MedicineÌý

  • University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer CentreÌý

  • The Hospital for Tropical DiseasesÌý

  • University College Hospital at Westmoreland StreetÌý

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women’s health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.Ìý

We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.Ìý

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.Ìý

Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*Ìý

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*In the most recent UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England – for the second year in a row.ÌýÌý

UCLH top trust to work at in England – for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.Ìý

Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.Ìý

Person specification

Knowledge & Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • HPCP registration
  • Physiotherapy degree/or equivalent
  • Evidence of commitment to advanced clinical and non-clinical continued professional development within Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy, e.g. post registration training, management competencies and evidence of a detailed personal development portfolio.
Desirable criteria
  • Member of a special interest group

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Significant post - registration /work experience as a Physiotherapist
  • Previous NHS Musculoskeletal Outpatient Physiotherapy post-registration experience
  • Band 5/6 experience including oncall emergency duty, respiratory care, rehabilitation, Orthopaedic In and Outpatients
  • Specialist knowledge and experience of the management of patients with a variety of musculoskeletal conditions both within inpatient and outpatient setting

Extensive experience in Musculoskeletal Outpatient Physiotherapy as a Band 5 including:

Essential criteria
  • • Orthopaedics – conservative & surgical management
  • • Rheumatology
Desirable criteria
  • • GP referrals
  • • Sports injuries
  • • Hydrotherapy
  • • Pelvic Health

Skills & Abilities

Essential criteria
  • Specialist knowledge and experience of using a range of treatment approaches, including manual techniques
  • Demonstrate ability to prioritise and manage own caseload effectively
  • Demonstrates evidence of advanced assessment and treatment skills in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy
  • Able to use IT to disseminate information eg Email, Excel, Exercise Programmes
  • Knowledge and experience of the audit process
  • Demonstrates awareness of current issues in AHP and Healthcare
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of fitting and adjusting custom made splints

Communication

Essential criteria
  • Good written and spoken English
  • Demonstrates awareness of the importance of working effectively and efficiently as part of a MDT
  • Communicates effectively verbally, in wiritng and in electronic formats

Personal and People Development

Essential criteria
  • Demonstrates evidence of professional development in line with KSF and Skills for Health and maintains own portfolio
  • Experience of training student Physiotherapists and Therapy support staff
  • Experience in reflective practice
  • Experience of teaching others and responding to learning needs
  • Able to plan and deliver teaching sessions
  • Demonstrates good time management skills including prioritisation and delegation

Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion

Essential criteria
  • Demonstratable understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and/or Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties
  • Respects the privacy and dignity of the individual

Health and Safety

Essential criteria
  • Demonstrates understanding of principles and practice of Clinical Governance eg Risk Management
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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
KIrsty Webley
Job title
Head of MSK Therapy services
Email address
[email protected]

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