Do you want to work for a forward looking MSK Service? The Integrated Musculoskeletal, Pain and Rheumatology Service (IMPReS) covers the East Lancashire footprint of Burnley, Pendle, Rossendale, Hyndburn, Ribble Valley, Blackburn and Darwen. Our purpose is to make a difference to patient’s lives and have a commitment to put patient care at the heart of what we do.
We welcome applications from suitably qualified HCPC registered physiotherapists who have a passion for MSK physiotherapy to work in our MSK Service on a 12 month fixed term contract
This is a great opportunity to develop your clinical and leadership skills. As our service is delivered across multiple sites, you will have the opportunity to work with various members of the IMPReS team to develop your skills. This post will be initially based at Accrington Pals in Accrington. All staff have to be flexible to work across all sites if there is a service need .
We offer weekly complex patient clinics to support the management of patients, regular supervision, and protected development time. We have a desire to cultivate compassionate leadership at all levels of our team and value all staff and their contributions to continually improve our service.
Undertake a Band 6 MSK physiotherapy role for a 12 months fixed term
Be responsible for assessing patients, discussing patient agreed goals and expectations, delivering highly skilled treatments, and providing education for patients, carers and ensuring safe and timely discharges.
Be responsible for maintaining accurate and comprehensive patient treatment records in line with Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) standards of practice.
Supervise and train more junior health care professionals including students
Deputise for Band 7 physiotherapists as appropriate
Be responsible for maintaining own competency to practice through Continuing Professional Development activities and maintain a portfolio which reflects personal development.
Be involved in service improvement work
Ensure that personal actions and conduct comply with all relevant Trust Policies and Procedures e.g. Health and Safety, Tobacco Control Policy, equal opportunities, confidentiality, the Data Protection Act (1998), Moving and Handling Regulations.
Established in 2003 East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust (ELHT) is a large integrated health care organisation providing high quality acute secondary healthcare for the people of East Lancashire and Blackburn with Darwen.
Our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care. We currently provide high quality services and treat over 700,000 patients a year from the most serious of emergencies to planned operations and procedures. We employ over 8,000 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work and achievements.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Karen Oliver Job title: operational Lead Email address:
[email protected] Telephone number: 01706 235391
Lynn Pegg 01706 235395