First Contact Physio/Clinical Specialist (Band 7)

at  Airedale NHS Foundation Trust

Please see full job description and person specification for further details ORGANISATIONAL CHART (Add appropriate managerial and professional organisational chart for team/clinical area) Managerial Organisational Chart Chief AHP and Head of Therapies Therapy Service Managers MSK Operational Manager MSK Physiotherapy services and First Contact Physiotherapy Service Clinical Specialist/FCP Physiotherapist Specialist Clinicians Clinicians AHP Assistant Practitioner Senior AHP Support Worker AHP Support Worker ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONS PERSON SPECIFICATION TITLE OF POST Clinical Specialist /First Contact Physiotherapists (FCP) BAND 7 DEPARTMENT Physiotherapy LOCATION Airedale NHS Foundation Trust - MSK Physiotherapy First Contact Physiotherapist - Primary Care Premises (Primary Care Networks) REQUIREMENTS ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE ASSESSMENT METHOD Qualifications Degree or equivalent pre-registration award in (Physiotherapy) State registrations with the Health Care Professions Council Recent post graduate courses relevant to the: MSK Physiotherapy/First Contact Physiotherapy Service Previous experience of leadership Completion of course in Professional Practice education MSc or PhD in a relevant subject FCP training completed / prior FCP experience Post-graduate Diploma in Advanced Practice Certificate in Managing Health Services or equivalent Successful completion of a Professionally validated specialist course Recent post graduate courses in Leadership/management Member of relevant Professional special interest groups/organisations Application form Experience Recent, comprehensive, and relevant experience working in MSK Physiotherapy/First Contact Physiotherapy Service Experience of multidisciplinary team working Experienced in use of IT applications Experience of multidisciplinary guideline development, implementation, and audit Experience of clinical supervision both as supervisee and supervisor Experience of managing other people including conducting annual reviews Recent experience of student training Recent experience of leadership /management role Experience of taking part in or leading on clinical projects/ service improvements Experience of taking part in or leading an audit or research project Experience in dealing with Human Resource issues such as recruitment and retention, performance management, sickness, and annual leave Experience of working flexibly shifts/weekends Application form/ interview/ references/ CPD portfolio Knowledge Specialist level of knowledge and clinical reasoning skills to support expert clinical practice in MSK Physiotherapy/First Contact Physiotherapy Service Knowledge of the roles of other professionals and the principles of partnership working with key stakeholders in MSK Physiotherapy/First Contact Physiotherapy Service Knowledge of clinical standards and ability to implement and audit these in the team Knowledge of the principles of clinical governance, audit, and research Knowledge of the principles of student-centred learning and reflective practice Knowledge of relevant national and local legislation relevant to MSK Physiotherapy/First Contact Physiotherapy Application form/ interview/ references/ CPD portfolio Skills Skills to work as of a part team Skills in the use digital technology Excellent planning and organisational skills and ability to facilitate these skills in others Ability to set objectives for self and team and evaluate achievement of these Excellent communication and counselling skills including observation, listening, motivational interviewing and empathy Excellent interpersonal skills for developing complex working relationships, expressing opinions constructively, seeking consensus and maintaining networks Highly developed negotiation and problem-solving skills in complex situations and ability to facilitate these skills in others Excellent analytical and reflective skills Excellent presentation skills, both written and verbal, and ability to adjust style and content as appropriate Skills to be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines Skills to cope with working in a stressful environment, including emotional or aggressive patients and carers Concentration skills to be able to work intensely in a busy environment Skills to maintain own professional development and quality of work Skills to support Service manager with the organisation of services and projects Ability to inspire staff to deliver high quality services Ability to chair meetings and facilitate workshops effectively Ability to adjust management style to suit the situation Ability to use all applications of Microsoft Office Audit and critical appraisal skills Application form/ interview/ references/ CPD portfolio Personal Attributes and values High degree of self-motivation and initiative and resilience High degree of Honesty and integrity Supportive, approachable, tactful, and diplomatic Highly flexible to meet own and service needs and be open to new ideas High degree of energy and enthusiasm Works independently within parameters set by codes of conduct, professional guidelines, and policies Actively seeks responsibility, accountability, and autonomy Always conducts self professionally and able to adapt approach to a range of situations. Lead by example Interview/references Other Current UK Driving Licence Access to own transport Application for

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