Specialist MSK Physiotherapist (Rotational) - Surrey Downs H&C

This is a unique and exciting opportunity for a strong and ambitious physiotherapist with an aspiration to specialise in MSK to take the next step in their career or for an existing specialist MSK physiotherapist to further develop their career. The Integrated MSK Team of Surrey Downs Health & Care are looking to employ candidates with a variety of experience who would like to specialise in MSK or have already done so. The successful candidate would be expected to represent Surrey Downs Health & Care Partnership, liaising directly with local health care contributors from the primary, secondary and tertiary care sectors. We look forward to hearing from you.

To assess and treat own specialist caseload of musculoskeletal patients and maintain associated records as an autonomous practitioner. To participate in the band 6 rotational schedule which involves working across Surrey Downs in a range of outpatient settings including GP clinics, outpatient departments and community hospitals and Hand Therapy unit. To supervise less experienced physiotherapists and students within this specialty. To feedback and receive guidance from band 7 and Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioners (APPs).

• To perform advanced physiotherapeutic assessment of patients with diverse or complex presentations; use advanced clinical reasoning skills and manual assessment techniques to provide an accurate diagnosis of their condition.
• To formulate and deliver an individual physiotherapy treatment programme based on evidence-based practice and treatment options to include developing comprehensive discharge plans.
• To assess patient understanding of treatment proposals and gain valid consent to treatment.
• To use a range of verbal and non-verbal communication tools to communicate effectively and sensitively condition-related information with patients, doctors and other members of the multidisciplinary team. This will include patients who may be dysphasic, depressed, deaf, blind or who may be unable to accept the treatment plan.
• To evaluate patient progress, reassess and alter treatment programmes as required.
• To manage clinical risk within own patient caseload seeking guidance from band 7s or APPs as needed.
• Work within Surrey Downs Health and Care and CSP clinical guidelines and to have a good working knowledge of national and local standards. To monitor own and others’ quality of practice as appropriate.
• To make accurate and complete records of work undertaken and keep monthly statistics in line with CSP and physiotherapy department standards.
• To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of your own professional and clinical practice.
• To teach, assess and contribute to the performance assessment of junior physiotherapists and physiotherapy technical staff.
• To contribute to development of patient care by attending relevant team, departmental or other appropriate meetings and comment on recommended changes to clinical care or service.

• To maintain own clinical professional development (CPD) by keeping abreast of new developments and trends and incorporate them as necessary into your practice.
• To actively participate in in-service training programmes by attending and contributing to discussions and presentations including modelling for practical sessions.
• To participate in the Surrey Downs Health and Care appraisal scheme and formulate a personal development plan.
• To be responsible for teaching student physiotherapists to graduate level on physiotherapeutic skills and knowledge within core clinical areas.
• To participate in data collection and occasionally lead clinical audit within the Physiotherapy department or as part of the MDT.
• Maintain and develop current knowledge of evidence-based practice in the areas of each rotation, developing specialist knowledge of particular conditions and patient types.

• To be responsible for equipment used in carrying out physiotherapy duties and to adhere to departmental policies and guidelines to ensure safe use of equipment by yourself and physiotherapy assistants. To report any defects or difficulties to the clinical leads.
• To share responsibility for departmental tidiness, maintenance and IT systems usage to improve the efficiency of the service.
• To assist in the supervision and co-ordination of junior staff and assistants on a daily basis ensuring their practice as well as your own meets the required professional standards.

• To attend Statutory and mandatory training in line with Surrey Downs Health and Care requirements.
• To maintain complete confidentiality of all patient and staff information known or acquired during the course of work, releasing information only through official channels.
• To adhere to all policies and procedures of the physiotherapy department of Surrey Downs Health and Care.
• To undertake any other duties or responsibilities commensurate with the grade as requested by supervising physiotherapist or clinical lead.

• The post holder will be required to observe local Health and Safety arrangements and take reasonable care of themselves and others, ensuring compliance with the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974).
• To assist in the regular monitoring and maintenance of equipment in accordance with health and safety requirements.
• To act immediately on safety notices, hazard warnings and any other notification in relation to equipment used/prescribed by the Physiotherapy Service.
• To take reasonable care of health and safety of themselves and others and to co-operate within Surrey Downs Health and Care to ensure statutory and departmental regulations are adhered to.

• It is the responsibility of all staff to safeguard children and vulnerable adults and promote welfare. Child protection and safeguarding issues identified must be referred promptly in accordance with Surrey Downs Health and Care policy and procedures. Details of Leads on Safeguarding are available from your line manager or HR.

• The organisation aims to maintain goodwill and confidence of staff, service users and the public. Staff must carry out duties in line with the Equal Opportunities Policy, respecting diverse backgrounds of colleagues and clients.

• The organisation advocates Continuous Improvement; staff are expected to contribute to development and service improvement. In-service training and development programmes are provided, including NVQ-related opportunities.

• All staff who are members of a professional body must comply with standards of professional practice/conduct and maintain their professional membership as required.

Please ensure that you have read the job description and person specification and that your supporting statement reflects these, as your application will be assessed and scored against these criteria.

You will be required to provide 3 years of employment/educational history. We require professional working email addresses. If you are unable to provide professional emails and are invited to an interview, please inform the interviewers to avoid delays in pre-employment checks.

We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications.

You will be contacted via e-mail/SMS if shortlisted. Check your Trac registered e-mail regularly.

Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks are required if the post has access to children or vulnerable adults. All employees have a responsibility for safeguarding in the course of duties.

Surrey Downs Health and Care delivers care closer to people’s communities through our Primary Care Networks, Community Hospitals, Specialist Services and our partnership of local NHS organisations. The partnership includes: The GP federations GP Health Partners, Dorking Health Care and Surrey Medical Network; Epsom and St Helier's University Hospitals NHS Trust; Surrey Council County. We are committed to providing patient-centered care and improving access to care through the collaboration of our local organisations.