Are you a highly skilled AHP MSK clinician ready to combine specialist clinical practice with meaningful team leadership at one of Carlisle’s flagship outpatient settings?
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust (NCIC) is delighted to invite applications for the post of Specialist AHP MSK Therapist / Team Lead, based at The Carlisle Sands Centre — a modern, purpose-built outpatient facility at the heart of the NCIC Integrated Musculoskeletal (IMSK) Service.
This post is a clinical and operational team leadership role within the AHP IMSK Service at The Sands Centre. The post holder will function as both a Specialist AHP MSK Therapist and Team Lead, providing specialist clinical expertise in the assessment, diagnosis and management of complex musculoskeletal conditions in line with IFOMPT 2016 educational standards, whilst providing day-to-day operational leadership of the Carlisle Sands Centre AHP IMSK team.
Underpinned by the four pillars of enhance/ advanced clinical practice, you will work across clinical practice, leadership and management, education and training, and research and evidence-based practice — accountable to the Deputy Head of IMSK East and Head of IMSK.
NB: The job description and banding for this post are subject to the outcome of the Trust's Job Matching process.
Provide specialist assessment, diagnosis and management of patients with complex musculoskeletal conditions, delivering evidence-based treatment and promoting self-management. Maintain high standards of clinical practice, communication and record keeping.
Jointly lead the Integrated Musculoskeletal (IMSK) team at Carlisle Sands Centre, deputising for the Deputy Head of IMSK East as required. Support workforce planning, recruitment, appraisal, supervision and staff development, while fostering a positive culture aligned to Trust values.
Lead and contribute to service development, clinical governance, quality improvement and risk management activities. Monitor service performance and support the achievement of key operational targets.
Provide clinical supervision, mentoring and education for colleagues and students, promoting evidence-based practice and continuous professional development. Deliver teaching and support the development of the wider workforce.
Contribute to audit, research and service evaluation projects, using outcomes and evidence to improve patient care and support the ongoing development of the IMSK service.
At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.
Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of ‘safe, high quality care every time':
Being a clinically led organisation
Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust
A positive patient experience every time
A great place to work
Managing our money well
As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.
Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.
JOB DESCRIPTION :
Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.
CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP:
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Disclosure and Barring Service:
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:
Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.
Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.
NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:
27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
Flexible working Scheme
NHS Discounts*
Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*
Excellent opportunities for development*
Competitive NHS Pension scheme
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Important Information:
Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.
If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.
Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.
