Job Description

This Job is for 15 hours Rheumatology Physio post working alongside the MSK Physiotherapists in Community Outpatient department . The post holder will be able to work alongside FCP's and Rheumatology Consultants and will receive support and supervision from Rheumatology Specialist Physiotherapist.
Please refer to Job description for further details.
Main duties of the job
To independently provide assessments and treatments of Rheumatology patients referred from both GP`s, Consultants and other health professionals. Including patients with complex and/or chronic presentation.
About us
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children.Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.
We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:

• Compassion
• Accountability
• Respect
• Excellence

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+& Disabled people.
Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.
Details
Date posted
12 May 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
xc2xa337,338 to xc2xa344,962 a year pro rata per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
245-AHP6PHY-05-25
Job locations
Ashton /Glossop Primary Care Centre
Ashton Under Lyne
OL6 7SR
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focuses on the qualifications, skills, experienceand knowledgerequired. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.
The person specification below is not the full personspecification, butoutlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed. Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focuses on the qualifications, skills, experienceand knowledgerequired. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.
The person specification below is not the full personspecification, butoutlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Requirements
Essential

• Degree or equivalent in physiotherapy
• HCPC registration
• Evidence of continual professional development
• Special Interest in Rheumatology
• 2 years post-graduate experience in a musculoskeletal setting
• Confident in clinical knowledge and limitations
• Ability to exercise clinical judgement
• Time management skills
• Ability to travel between sites
• Ability to carry out the duties of the post after reasonable adjustment under the terms of The Disability Discrimination Act 1995, have been made

Desirable

• Member of the CSP
• Evidence of relevant postgrad MSK training
• Previous experience in physiotherapy outpatient/inpatient
• Previous experience at band 6 level

Person Specification
Requirements
Essential

• Degree or equivalent in physiotherapy
• HCPC registration
• Evidence of continual professional development
• Special Interest in Rheumatology
• 2 years post-graduate experience in a musculoskeletal setting
• Confident in clinical knowledge and limitations
• Ability to exercise clinical judgement
• Time management skills
• Ability to travel between sites
• Ability to carry out the duties of the post after reasonable adjustment under the terms of The Disability Discrimination Act 1995, have been made

Desirable

• Member of the CSP
• Evidence of relevant postgrad MSK training
• Previous experience in physiotherapy outpatient/inpatient
• Previous experience at band 6 level