Senior Physiotherapist Musculoskeletal Outpatients (Part Time)

at  Beacon Hospital

Job Title: Senior Physiotherapist Musculoskeletal Outpatients (Permanent, Part Time)
Department: Physiotherapy
Reports to: Allied Therapy Manager
Date: 2024

QUALIFICATIONS:

Candidates must:
Be registered with CORU.
Experience of first contact Spinal Triage Services is desirable.
A Master’s degree in Physiotherapy or an equivalent qualification is desirable.
Pilates and Vestibular Rehabilitation experience an advantage.
Strength and Conditioning Accreditation is desirable but not essential.
Experience in treating chronic pain disorders is an advantage.

EXPERIENCE:

Candidates must have a minimum of 5 years of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy experience.

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES AND KNOWLEDGE:

Display awareness and appreciation of the service users and the ability to empathise with and treat others with dignity and respect

DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS WITH EVIDENCE:

• Osteoarthritis
• Rheumatoid Arthritis
• Acute and Chronic Pain syndromes
• Pain physiology: Central and Peripheral Pain
• Sports Specific Injuries
• Spinal Conditions and triage
• Peripheral injuries

THE FOLLOWING SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE ARE DESIRABLE:

• Strength and conditioning Accreditation
• Dry needling/acupuncture
• Biomechanical assessment for orthotics
• Chronic pain management
• Pilates qualification
• Vestibular Rehabilitation
• Ward based skills

DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE OF RED FLAGS AND YELLOW FLAGS

Demonstrate ability to sort through extraneous detail to identify pertinent information. Focuses on, and documents key detail accurately in PT notes
Protocols: Appropriately utilises post-op protocols
Assessments: Adheres to departmental assessment protocols. Utilises references to expand knowledge of assessment tools.
Clinical Reasoning: Demonstrates choice of appropriate treatment intervention through sound clinical reasoning

Treatment Reflection: Demonstrate ongoing re-assessment throughout course of treatment:

• Analysis of treatment outcome and subsequent re-evaluation on treatment results.
• Realistic and appropriate goal setting
• Appropriate and timely modification of Treatment programme.
• Appropriate onward referral for the patient when appropriate.

Trained in Basic Life Support / available to attend in house training in same
Demonstrate an ability to manage and develop self and others in a busy working environment
Demonstrate flexibility and openness to change
Demonstrate ability to utilise supervision effectively

OVERALL PURPOSE OF JOB

We will provide exceptional patient care in an environment where quality, respect, caring and compassion are at the centre of all we do. Job encompasses provision of Outpatient MSK/Orthopaedic/Spinal Triage and Pain Management Physiotherapy services to our patient population.

PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and administer the highest quality of service by identifying and implementing operational procedures in line with best practice standards.
• Keep abreast with new developments, skills and technology to ensure continuing competence in the job.
• Enhance his/her skills in order to initiate and respond to changes in the work environment as additional roles may be demanded e.g. data analysis, clinical audit, continued professional development and research.

MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To participate in the management of the Physiotherapy Service as a member of the Senior Physiotherapy Management team in co-operation with the Allied Therapy Manager.
• To create and promote good working relationships through open communication.
• To contribute to and participate in the staff induction, staff appraisal and in-service training programmes.
• To actively participate in and promote continuing education and research activities consistent with the position.
• To maintain appropriate records and statistics sufficient for organisational and legal purposes to include work related injuries/incidents.
• To regularly review and update the musculo-skeletal out-patient Policy documents.
• To be responsible for overseeing equipment safety tests, both electrical and non-electrical, in accordance with the Physiotherapy Department’s Safety Policy.
• To ensure that all new electrical equipment has been approved by the Facilities Department prior to use in the Physiotherapy Department.
• To participate in the Physiotherapy on-call with standby rota and provide occasional cross-cover to Inpatient Physiotherapy areas based on service need.