Are you an experienced Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist who enjoys working in a dynamic multi-disciplinary team to provide high level support for patients presenting with a wide range of spinal pathology? If so, we have an incredible position waiting for you.
Step into a world of compassionate care and innovation as part of our forward-thinking team. You'll be at the forefront of providing evidence-based assessment and onward within a supportive team environment. IPASS is a specialist service whose key role is to facilitate stepped care between GPs and secondary care to provide effective, patient centred management of patients.
It is a Band 8a post, offered on a permanent, part-time basis (min 0.6 wte). It is appropriate for a candidate with a proven record of Advanced Level practice, or willingness to develop these skills alongside the ability to demonstrate exceptional assessment.
Consideration would be given to a band 7-8a development role dependent on experience and completion of appropriate competencies.
This position isn't just a job; it's a chance to learn, develop and work at the forefront of physical health motivating clients and healthcare professionals alike to achieve lasting change.
Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity - apply today and be part of a truly fantastic team with patient centred care at the heart of all they do!
- You will participate in triage for both spinal and pain patients referred into the IPASS service with support from the MDT where required, assimilating and gathering information to enable you to achieve this.
- You'll be responsible for conducting detailed assessment of spinal pathology as well as non MSK causes of pain including but not limited to rheumatology, neurology and chronic pain.
- Case discussion and presentation of patients to spinal orthopaedic consultants.
- Organisation of appropriate investigations to support diagnosis and onward management plan including blood tests and MRI
- Discussion of onwards management of patients in a compassionate and empathetic manner
- Participation in supervision and support for MSK colleagues
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’re committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we’re committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.
Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:
Caring for and about you is our top priority
Committed to providing good quality, safe services
Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions
Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:
Flexible working options to support work-life balance
27 days’ annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
Generous NHS pension scheme
Excellent learning and career development opportunities
‘Cycle to Work’ and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
Free parking across Trust sites
The “must haves” for this role:
1. High level clinical reasoning and MSK skills evidenced through an MSc or appropriate post graduate level courses
2. Ability to identify non MSK causes of symptoms
3. Excellent communication skills
4. Able to work flexibly around working patterns as required, and ability to travel independently between locations in Berkshire to fulfil the requirements and duties of the position
For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.
We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.
We’re committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.
We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please don’t hesitate to contact Gev Burton (IPASS and BLIS Service Manager) on:
[email protected] who’ll be delighted to help.
Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.
