Job Description

Looking for something a little different?



Enjoy MSK and Orthopaedics?



Maybe a new challenge or a different aspect and perspective to your current role?



This role is a part time rotational post which will involve a secondment to SCFT MSK for the one year.



Joining the Virtual Fracture Clinic team (VFC), you will get to experience working with the acute management of non-surgical fractures and be welcomed into our small, dynamic, and friendly team as well as experiencing Emergency Department management of minor injuries. Our MSK team is a large dynamic team with a wealth of expertise and enthusiasm for continuous development, situated across three sites at Worthing, Southlands, and Littlehampton.



To have responsibility for the training and development of the staff working in the MSK department, Virtual Fracture clinic and ED physiotherapy practitioners To take a leading role in the advanced assessment, clinical diagnosis and treatment of patients referred to the Physiotherapy Outpatient Department, and Emergency Department. These patients may have complex and/or chronic presentations and may require further investigation. To provide an effective high-quality service to all patients and take a lead role in supervision and teaching of physiotherapists/technicians/assistants and students. To implement policy and policy changes in own clinical area and to set and monitor standards of practice. Use professional and clinical leadership in the development and implementation of a comprehensive training and personal development plan for all Physiotherapy staff. To provide clinical expertise, assessment, treatment, education, and advice in the field of acute musculoskeletal conditions, or exacerbations of chronic conditions To use advanced clinical reasoning skills to provide specialist support and advice to the ED team and other professionals / medical staff. To work using specialist skills training for role within ED and VFC. To support clinical leadership for the VFC and ED service within the Physiotherapy department.

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.



We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.



As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.



We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.



Candidate information pack - University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust



VFC is part of the orthopaedics trauma pathway. We work with the Emergency Department, radiologists and Orthopaedic Teams to manage patients and play a key role in managing patients to reduce unnecessary hospital admissions. We work to ensure patients are seen by the right specialities in a timely manner to ensure the best recovery from their injury. We contact patients by phone and email. It is fast paced, and the case load is variable dependent predominantly on referrals from the Emergency department. You will learn a lot about acute management of fractures. We sometimes join, and contribute to, teaching sessions with the Extended Nurse Practitioners or the Junior doctors.



We have a daily ward round with one of the orthopaedic consultants and use a digital system called e-trauma. We are based at Worthing Hospital but also cover St Richards Hospital, Chichester (currently, the prospective candidate would cover St Richards hospital once a fortnight), there is some scope for home working.



We would expect you to be comfortable using a computer and be IT literate.



Post-graduate experience working in MSK is essential as is experience in supporting or supervising students or junior staff. Experience in Orthopaedics or Emergency care or a Virtual Clinic is desirable.



Normal working hours are 8.30 - 16.30 Monday to Friday, there is some limited flexibility with these hours, subject to service needs and prior discussion.



Please contact me if you would like to discuss this or have any other questions about the role s.sokota@nhs.net