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Job Description
Clinical Specialist MSK Lower Limb
We are excited to welcome an experienced and enthusiastic MSK Lower Limb Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist on to our team.
The successful applicant will work onsite at the Royal Berkshire Hospital alongside our existing team of skilled physiotherapists and assistants within the MSK Department. The role will also include some experience in Orthopedic Clinics with the Lower Limb Consultant teams.
Main duties of the job
To work as an autonomous advanced physiotherapist developing and delivering specialised programmes of care for patients with complex needs.
To undertake a Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist role within the Musculoskeletal department and support the Trauma and Orthopaedic department at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust working alongside a consultant and/or Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner.
Interpret and analyse clinical and non-clinical data to form accurate diagnoses and prognoses informing complex decision making ensuring the delivery of high quality patient focused care.
To develop advanced practitioner skills under the guidance of a consultant and Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner.
To support the Professional lead of Physiotherapy and Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioners in seeking opportunities to identify and engage in developments in professional practice and the transformation of service delivery.
To deputise for the Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner on agreed clinical and service development groups and boards.
To provide advanced training, advice and clinical education to service providers, service users and service commissioners.
To support the development of a learning-based culture. This will include the provision of training, supervision and appraisal for physiotherapists, occupational therapists, support staff and students.
To contribute to the wider service research agenda through initiating or supporting research activity.
About us
Royal Berkshire Hospital are pleased to announce that following our CQC inspection we have been rated 'Good'with inspectors reporting that we have made significant improvements. The Trust's overall rating has also improved to 'good'. This is a great opportunity to join our clinical or non-clinical teams to create a positive and motivating environment within our trust. 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 Working together to provide outstanding care for our community.
We areCompassionate in our thoughts, words and actions
We areAspirational and have a true desire to be dynamic and to innovate
We areResourceful and responsible in the way we work and live
We areExcellent 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't you come and join us. We offer a range of learning and development for all employees may you be clinical or non-clinical.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description for full duties and main responsibilities.Don't hesitate to get in touch should you have any queries.
Person Specification
Registration
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
Desirable
Employer details
Employer name
Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Berkshire Hospital
Craven Road
Reading
RG1 5AN
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
193-6368664NCG
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We are excited to welcome an experienced and enthusiastic MSK Lower Limb Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist on to our team.
The successful applicant will work onsite at the Royal Berkshire Hospital alongside our existing team of skilled physiotherapists and assistants within the MSK Department. The role will also include some experience in Orthopedic Clinics with the Lower Limb Consultant teams.
Main duties of the job
To work as an autonomous advanced physiotherapist developing and delivering specialised programmes of care for patients with complex needs.
To undertake a Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist role within the Musculoskeletal department and support the Trauma and Orthopaedic department at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust working alongside a consultant and/or Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner.
Interpret and analyse clinical and non-clinical data to form accurate diagnoses and prognoses informing complex decision making ensuring the delivery of high quality patient focused care.
To develop advanced practitioner skills under the guidance of a consultant and Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner.
To support the Professional lead of Physiotherapy and Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioners in seeking opportunities to identify and engage in developments in professional practice and the transformation of service delivery.
To deputise for the Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner on agreed clinical and service development groups and boards.
To provide advanced training, advice and clinical education to service providers, service users and service commissioners.
To support the development of a learning-based culture. This will include the provision of training, supervision and appraisal for physiotherapists, occupational therapists, support staff and students.
To contribute to the wider service research agenda through initiating or supporting research activity.
About us
Royal Berkshire Hospital are pleased to announce that following our CQC inspection we have been rated 'Good'with inspectors reporting that we have made significant improvements. The Trust's overall rating has also improved to 'good'. This is a great opportunity to join our clinical or non-clinical teams to create a positive and motivating environment within our trust. 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 Working together to provide outstanding care for our community.
We areCompassionate in our thoughts, words and actions
We areAspirational and have a true desire to be dynamic and to innovate
We areResourceful and responsible in the way we work and live
We areExcellent 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't you come and join us. We offer a range of learning and development for all employees may you be clinical or non-clinical.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description for full duties and main responsibilities.Don't hesitate to get in touch should you have any queries.
Person Specification
Registration
Essential
- HCPC
Desirable
- Member of Specialist Body
Experience
Essential
- At least 5 years previous experience in MSK Lower Limb field
Desirable
- Previous experience working in Orthopaedic Clinics
Knowledge
Essential
- Additional Courses in Relevant Field
Desirable
- Previous Involvement in Research/Service Development
Employer details
Employer name
Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Berkshire Hospital
Craven Road
Reading
RG1 5AN
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
193-6368664NCG