Job summary

We are seeking a Locum Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist to join our team at WWL.

The post holder should have good background knowledge and skills in obstetrics and gynaecology in order to contribute to the provision of both Obstetric and Gynaecological services.

Clinical duties

Day time labour ward cover.

All consultants will take part in a 1 in 14 rota of hot week cover, in which one week (Monday to Friday 09:00 to 19:00) is devoted solely to labour ward and emergency gynaecology cover with all other duties cancelled in that week. These sessions involve prospective cover and must be swapped if they fall during a week in which holiday is taken.

Main duties of the job

Antenatal clinics

Each of the general antenatal clinics is shared between 2 or 3 Consultants and the special interest antenatal clinics are shared between 2 consultants in order to provide continuity of care during periods of absence for on call duties or leave.

General gynaecology and special interest clinics

The post holder is required to cover General gynaecology clinics. In addition, the post holder will be required Menstrual disorder clinics (one stop hysteroscopy clinics) and any special interest clinics depending of the post holders skills. Colposcopy clinics are available to the post holder should they be able to demonstrate appropriate skills.

Theatre

The theatre allocations are currently being reviewed for all consultants depending on demand and requirements for access. Post holder will be required to cover full day elective caesarean section list once a week. Caesarean sections are done on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

SPA Time

In addition to personal CPD, it is anticipated that the appointee will use SPA time to support the clinical governance framework within the department as well as to develop skills complementary to the needs of the department with mentoring/support as necessary from an existing consultant.

About us

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is proud to provide high-quality acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, our staff are central to everything we do -- we believe that happy staff make for happy patients, and this ethos underpins our culture and our success.

We have a strong, recognised track record in staff engagement and in living our values:

• People at the Heart
• Listen and Involve
• Kind and Respectful
• ONE Team

We are committed to placing patients at the heart of every decision and delivering safe, effective care that protects dignity and enhances experience. We seek to recruit people who share our values, our passion for high-quality care, and our belief in working together as One Team.

At WWL, we recognise the strength that comes from a rich and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all sections of society and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

Details

Date posted

03 November 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£113,565 to £150,569 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

302-26-8364695-MHR-S

Job locations

Royal Albert Edward Infirmary

Wigan Lane

Wigan

WN1 1WW

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful applicant will be expected to play a full part in complying with all aspects of clinical governance.

The post holder will be expected to work with local managers and professional colleagues in the clinical contribution to management. In particular, they must support the clinical director across the whole range of managerial and administrative functions and share the responsibility for providing services within resources allocated to the Trust. All facilities within the Trust will be available to the post holder. Appropriate office space and secretarial support will be provided.

Subject to the provisions of the terms and conditions of service, they are expected to observe the Trusts agreed policies on clinical matters, and to follow the Standing Orders and financial instructions of the Trust. Where employees are managed, they will be expected to follow the local and national employment and personnel policies and procedures.

All consultants are non-resident with a middle grade obstetrician on site supported by one junior doctor (Foundation year 2 or ST1/2) on a 1 in 10 rota.

There will be prospective cover for out of hours duties and labour ward cover with a requirement to swap these duties with another consultant if they fall in weeks when holiday is planned.

Job description Job responsibilities The successful applicant will be expected to play a full part in complying with all aspects of clinical governance. The post holder will be expected to work with local managers and professional colleagues in the clinical contribution to management. In particular, they must support the clinical director across the whole range of managerial and administrative functions and share the responsibility for providing services within resources allocated to the Trust. All facilities within the Trust will be available to the post holder. Appropriate office space and secretarial support will be provided. Subject to the provisions of the terms and conditions of service, they are expected to observe the Trusts agreed policies on clinical matters, and to follow the Standing Orders and financial instructions of the Trust. Where employees are managed, they will be expected to follow the local and national employment and personnel policies and procedures. All consultants are non-resident with a middle grade obstetrician on site supported by one junior doctor (Foundation year 2 or ST1/2) on a 1 in 10 rota. There will be prospective cover for out of hours duties and labour ward cover with a requirement to swap these duties with another consultant if they fall in weeks when holiday is planned.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MB ChB or equivalent
• MRCOG or equivalent

Desirable

• Higher degree (MD or PhD)
• Certificate of completion of training or equivalent (or within 6 months of CCT by interview)
• On the specialist register of the GMC with Licence to Practice.

Experience

Essential

• Able to deal with common emergencies in general gynaecology and obstetrics
• Management of high risk labour ward

Desirable

• Experience of risk management.
• Experience in laparoscopic surgery

Skills

Essential

• ATSM in Advanced Labour ward Practice or equivalent.
• Experience in out Hysteroscopy and or Intermediate gynaecology scanning module (or equivalent experience)

Desirable

• Colposcopy accreditation (strongly desired)
• ATSM or equivalent in EPAU

Knowledge

Essential

• Comprehensive knowledge of obstetrics and gynaecology

Desirable

• Evidence of commitment to further knowledge and progression

Teaching

Essential

• Commitment to teaching

Desirable

• Evidence of teaching initiatives

Additional

Essential

• Able to facilitate multi-site working
• The criteria below is mandatory and is to be included for all roles which involve regular interaction with the public
• Speak English to an appropriate standard relevant to their role.

Desirable

• Evidence of commitment to team building
• Attended management training
• Understanding of Clinical Governance and quality issues

Person Specification Qualifications Essential MB ChB or equivalent MRCOG or equivalent Desirable Higher degree (MD or PhD) Certificate of completion of training or equivalent (or within 6 months of CCT by interview) On the specialist register of the GMC with Licence to Practice. Experience Essential Able to deal with common emergencies in general gynaecology and obstetrics Management of high risk labour ward Desirable Experience of risk management. Experience in laparoscopic surgery Skills Essential ATSM in Advanced Labour ward Practice or equivalent. Experience in out Hysteroscopy and or Intermediate gynaecology scanning module (or equivalent experience) Desirable Colposcopy accreditation (strongly desired) ATSM or equivalent in EPAU Knowledge Essential Comprehensive knowledge of obstetrics and gynaecology Desirable Evidence of commitment to further knowledge and progression Teaching Essential Commitment to teaching Desirable Evidence of teaching initiatives Additional Essential Able to facilitate multi-site working The criteria below is mandatory and is to be included for all roles which involve regular interaction with the public Speak English to an appropriate standard relevant to their role. Desirable Evidence of commitment to team building Attended management training Understanding of Clinical Governance and quality issues

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Albert Edward Infirmary

Wigan Lane

Wigan

WN1 1WW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.wwl.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Albert Edward Infirmary

Wigan Lane

Wigan

WN1 1WW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.wwl.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

We are currently seeking a Senior Clinical Fellows in Anaesthetics to join us working at ST3+ equivalent level.

Main duties of the job

Working clinically in Theatres/ Maternity and includes an out of hours rota commitment to the Royal Albert Edward Infirmary hospital site.

About us

Opportunities for experience in Pre-Op ; Pain ; elective theatre lists at our dedicated Day Case unit at Leigh and Orthopaedic site at Wrightington.

Job summary

Are you keen to learn, ambitious, ready to be supported through education, with a dedicated training plan to support your journey within hospital Pharmacy?

Our aim is to develop you to become ready for a Band 7 post within twelve to eighteen months. You will have dedicated time given to you to support your development - although this is a temporary post we will still train and support you during your 12 months.

As a member of this busy but friendly team you will experience many core aspects of pharmacy practice.

As well as the clinical work, you will have commitments to the dispensary, will be expected to contribute to our 7 day working service and our on call service.

Pharmacists are part of an engaged and progressive Pharmacy team; wanting to support our hospital areas where we help staff cope with the ever increasing elderly population and their complex needs.

This vacancy is open to all internal and external candidates. NHS Employees should ideally secure their manager's agreement for a secondment arrangement ideally prior to applying, as this will be a condition of any offer made.

This vacancy is advertised on a fixed term basis as it has been established to provide cover for a secondment and will end after a period of 12 months or on the resumption of the postholder, whichever is soonest.

Whilst this post is advertised on an acting / secondment basis there is the potential that this post may become permanent in the future.

Main duties of the job

We operate with 2 dispensaries on 4 main sites and your rotation will allow you to experience a full range of clinical activities such as:

• Medicine including A&E, medical admissions , cardio-respiratory, older peoples care and gastroenterology.
• Surgery including ICU and Surgical Admissions.
• Orthopaedics including working at Wrightington Hospital where you will gain experience of anti-TNF therapy and Rheumatology. This hospital has an international reputation and the pharmacy team has significant involvement with consultants and nurse specialists to support and deliver this care.
• Oncology and Parenteral Nutrition.
• Paediatrics.
• Medicines Information and medicines safety.
• Clinical trials.

We will provide training and support from our team of experienced Pharmacists.

The department is fully modernised and has ARX robot, EMIS software and has successfully implemented Allscripts Electronic Prescribing.

About us

Choose Well - Choose WWL

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is proud to provide high-quality acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, our staff are central to everything we do -- we believe that happy staff make for happy patients, and this ethos underpins our culture and our success.

We have a strong, recognised track record in staff engagement and in living our values:

• People at the Heart
• Listen and Involve
• Kind and Respectful
• ONE Team

We are committed to placing patients at the heart of every decision and delivering safe, effective care that protects dignity and enhances experience. We seek to recruit people who share our values, our passion for high-quality care, and our belief in working together as One Team.

At WWL, we recognise the strength that comes from a rich and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all sections of society and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

Job summary

Are you an experienced ED nurse looking to further your career within Emergency Care? WWL Emergency Department has an exciting development opportunity to cover a 12 month secondment until August 2027. The role is 36 hours per week, including days and nights across a 7 day working pattern (Monday - Sunday).

You will be a dynamic and highly motivated individual undertaking the role of Senior Sister/Charge Nurse and have the flexibility to be able to work within a busy and demanding environment. You will be expected to have sound clinical knowledge and wish to develop and share your leadership skills.

This vacancy is open to all internal and external candidates. NHS Employees should secure their manager's agreement for a secondment arrangement prior to applying, as this will be a condition of any offer made. This vacancy is advertised on a fixed term basis as it has been established to provide cover for an employee on secondment and will be for 12 months (until August 2027) or when the substantive post-holder returns. Whilst this post is advertised on an acting / secondment basis there is the potential that this post may become permanent in the future, without the need to be re-advertised.

Main duties of the job

We have a strong Leadership Team to support you into this journey which includes our Departmental Unit Manager, Resus lead and Clinical Educator. We will be providing a bespoke induction tailored to the successful candidate's needs.The department is side by side with a Urgent Treatment Centre and currently Staff rotate regularly to work into here.

The successful candidate will-

• Confidently rotate in all areas of the ED.
• Have experience of dealing with acute emergency and minor injuries/illnesses, with a proven professional background at an advanced level within ED nursing or a Minor Injuries Unit.
• Be able to lead and develop a team, promoting excellence in Emergency Care, whilst supporting other team managers in all aspects of department management.
• Have excellent communication skills and a flexibility to meet the needs of the service are required, as you will be involved in developing and implementing initiatives to improve the patient experience.
• Will be committed to providing high quality care to a range of patients with differing needs and be willing to embrace new role opportunities and expand your role as the service develops.
• Have a proactive approach to ED nursing.
• Be flexible and adaptable.
• Be ALS qualified and Level 2 Trauma trained ( Training can be provided).

About us

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is proud to provide high-quality acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, our staff are central to everything we do -- we believe that happy staff make for happy patients, and this ethos underpins our culture and our success.

We have a strong, recognised track record in staff engagement and in living our values:

• People at the Heart
• Listen and Involve
• Kind and Respectful
• ONE Team

We are committed to placing patients at the heart of every decision and delivering safe, effective care that protects dignity and enhances experience. We seek to recruit people who share our values, our passion for high-quality care, and our belief in working together as One Team.

At WWL, we recognise the strength that comes from a rich and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all sections of society and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

Job summary

We are excited to welcome applications from experienced MSK physiotherapists who are seeking to deliver the highest level of clinical care from a general practice setting. The First Contact Practitioner (FCP) model has been designed to support musculoskeletal clinicians in primary care as well as provide a resilient framework for the future of FCP delivery.

Candidates will be required to present original certificates for qualifications at interview stage and during the onboarding process.

Please note this vacancy may close earlier if a high volume of suitable applications are received.

Please note there may be full or part time hours available

NHS Employees and internal employees are required to secure their manager's agreement for a secondment arrangement prior to applying, as this will be a condition of any offer made. This vacancy is advertised on a fixed termbasis as it due to fixed term funding and it will end in 3 years or when the substantive post holder returns. Whilst this post is advertised on an acting / secondment basis there is the potential that this post may become permanent in the future, without the need to be re-advertised.

Main duties of the job

The role will be based predominantly in Primary Care, within the established FCP team within a PCN. You will be the first point of contact for patients with undiagnosed MSK disorders and will need highly developed differential diagnostic skills to ensure patients are managed safely, efficiently, and effectively.

You will direct the care pathway for your patients autonomously, including assessment and diagnostics, provision of diagnosis, appropriate self-care advice or onward referral as indicated.

You should understand indications for, and limitations of, relevant MSK investigations, and will be confident in explaining their use and implications to patients. You should have or be currently undertaking Level 7 learning within MSK.

This role is designed to establish MSK expertise in Primary Care, and as such you will work closely in practices to build excellent working relationships with the PCN team members. You will bring expert MSK knowledge to your PCN, and as such will be a resource to the wider team. You will work closely with your Band 8a FCP to provide support and training within the PCN and wider FCP team. You will need to have clear evidence of team working and will be expected to support the Band 8a FCP in effective service delivery, audit and improvement. Although the role will be primarily Primary Care based, you will also be a key resource for the wider MSK and Physiotherapy team.

About us

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is proud to provide high-quality acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, our staff are central to everything we do -- we believe that happy staff make for happy patients, and this ethos underpins our culture and our success.

We have a strong, recognised track record in staff engagement and in living our values:

• People at the Heart
• Listen and Involve
• Kind and Respectful
• ONE Team

We are committed to placing patients at the heart of every decision and delivering safe, effective care that protects dignity and enhances experience. We seek to recruit people who share our values, our passion for high-quality care, and our belief in working together as One Team.

At WWL, we recognise the strength that comes from a rich and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all sections of society and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

Details

Date posted

14 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

3 years

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

302-26-8295646S-MSK

Job locations

Wigan Borough PCNs

Wigan Borough

Wigan

WN1 1XX

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities

Key results from the job holder

• To provide clinical leadership for a designated area of work and to plan andorganise efficiently and effectively with regard to patient management and use oftime.
• To maintain own clinical professional development (CPD) by keeping abreast of anynew trends and developments, and incorporate them as necessary into the work ofthe team.
• To establish priorities for own work area, balancing other patient related andprofessional demands, and ensure that they remain in accordance with those of theservice as a whole.
• To ensure excellent standards of evidence based care are delivered in specialistarea of responsibility.
• Provide day to day management for designated staff.

Planning and Organisational Duties

• To be responsible for a designated area of work, as agreed with the ClinicalLead/FCP, and to plan and organise efficiently and effectively with regard topatients management and use of time.
• To be responsible for ensuring the effective selection and use of all treatmentresources available.
• To be responsible for ordering, monitoring and maintaining equipment used incarrying out duties, and to adhere to departmental policy, including competence tuse equipment and to ensure the safe use of equipment by others through,teaching, training and supervision of practice.
• To deputise for the Clinical Lead/FCP in terms of operational issues as required.
• To maintain accurate, comprehensive and up-to-date documentation, in line withlegal and departmental requirements and communicate assessment and treatmentresults to the appropriate disciplines in form of reports and letters.
• To be actively involved in the collection of appropriate data and statistics for the useof the PCN.
• To comply with the organisational and PCN policies and procedures and to beinvolved in the reviewing and updating as appropriate.
• To be actively involved in the recruitment and selection of lower grade staff.
• To maintain own clinical professional development (CPD) by keeping abreast ofnew trends and developments, and incorporate them as necessary into your work.
• To participate in the staff appraisal scheme and Personal Development Plan (PDP)as both appraiser and appraise.
• To undertake the measurement and evaluation of your work and current practicesthrough the use of Evidence Based Practice projects, audit and outcome measures,either individually or with Clinical Lead/FCP. Use information gained to makerecommendations for change.
• To demonstrate a sound understanding of Clinical Governance and RiskManagement and apply to work situation
• To undertake any other duties as considered appropriate by the Clinical Lead forMSK/FCP.

Communications and Key Working Relationships

• To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of yourown work including the management of patients in your care. To ensure highstandards of clinical care for the patients under your management, and supportmore junior staff to do likewise.
• Post holders are required to work independently, within broad clinical andprofessional guidelines. Work is supervised rather than managed and thissupervision may be provided by peers who may be internal or external to theorganisation.
• To interpret and analyse clinical and non-clinical facts to form accurate diagnosisand prognosis in a wide range of highly complex conditions, to recommend the bestcourse of intervention, and to develop comprehensive discharge plans.
• To produce informative and detailed information for out of Trust patient transfers forcontinuing musculoskeletal management.
• To deliver the physiotherapy element of care for patients within the PCN locations,and on occasions to deliver appropriate elements of care normally undertaken byother therapy colleagues.
• To represent the Trust externally (locally and regionally) regarding musculoskeletalservices provided to patients within the speciality.
• To undertake the comprehensive assessment of patients, including those with a complex presentation, using investigative and analytical skills and to formulateindividualised management and treatment plans, using clinical reasoning andutilising a wide range of treatment skills and options to formulate a specialisedprogramme of care.
• To accept clinical responsibility for a designated caseload of patients, and toorganise this effectively and efficiently with regard to clinical priorities and use oftime.
• To demonstrate highly developed dexterity, co-ordination and palpatory senses forassessment and manual treatment of patients.
• To participate in the development of policy and practice changes within the PCN which will impact on service users.
• To communicate complex patient-related information (as well as non-patientinformation) effectively and work collaboratively with medical, nursing and therapycolleagues to ensure delivery of a co-ordinated
• multidisciplinary service.
• To communicate effectively with patients and carers to maximise rehabilitationpotential and to ensure understanding of condition. Use communication skills suchas persuasion, motivation explanation to encourage patients to undertake theirmanagement programme.
• To use communication tools (verbal and non-verbal) to gain informed consent withpatients where there will often be barriers to effective communication e.g. loss ofhearing, altered perception, expressive and receptive dysphasia, pain, fear etc.
• To assess capacity, gain valid informed consent and have the ability to work withina legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment.

Responsibility for Human Resources

• Provide day to day supervision, management and development for designated staff.
• To work with FCPs within the PCN to ensure smooth running of the overall service.
• To participate in the staff appraisal scheme and personal development plan (PDP)as both appraiser and appraisee This will include the use of formal appraisaldocumentation
• To accept appropriate responsibility for any tasks delegated to less senior qualifiedor unqualified staff.
• To ensure that designated staff implement policy and service developmentchanges.
• To work with the Clinical Lead/FCP and other staff in developing the strategic andoperational management of the service.

Responsibility for Teaching

• To provide spontaneous and planned advice, teaching and instruction to relatives,carers and other professionals, to promote understanding of the aims of FCP, andto ensure a consistent approach to patient care.
• To provide specialist and highly specialist advice to colleagues working within otherclinical areas (outpatient departments, sub-acute sites and in-patient specialities etc) re: patients with musculoskeletal conditions.
• To provide specialist advice, teaching and training, including presentation to other members of the IDT/MDT regarding the physical and medical management of patients with musculoskeletal conditions.
• To educate, supervise and performance manage more junior staff, trainee assistant practitioners, assistants and students. This will include the use of formal appraisal documentation.
• To educate, supervise and performance manage via the use of competencies qualified and unqualified nursing staff, in specific areas of musculoskeletal management.

Job description Job responsibilities Duties and Responsibilities Key results from the job holder To provide clinical leadership for a designated area of work and to plan andorganise efficiently and effectively with regard to patient management and use oftime. To maintain own clinical professional development (CPD) by keeping abreast of anynew trends and developments, and incorporate them as necessary into the work ofthe team. To establish priorities for own work area, balancing other patient related andprofessional demands, and ensure that they remain in accordance with those of theservice as a whole. To ensure excellent standards of evidence based care are delivered in specialistarea of responsibility. Provide day to day management for designated staff. Planning and Organisational Duties To be responsible for a designated area of work, as agreed with the ClinicalLead/FCP, and to plan and organise efficiently and effectively with regard topatients management and use of time. To be responsible for ensuring the effective selection and use of all treatmentresources available. To be responsible for ordering, monitoring and maintaining equipment used incarrying out duties, and to adhere to departmental policy, including competence tuse equipment and to ensure the safe use of equipment by others through,teaching, training and supervision of practice. To deputise for the Clinical Lead/FCP in terms of operational issues as required. To maintain accurate, comprehensive and up-to-date documentation, in line withlegal and departmental requirements and communicate assessment and treatmentresults to the appropriate disciplines in form of reports and letters. To be actively involved in the collection of appropriate data and statistics for the useof the PCN. To comply with the organisational and PCN policies and procedures and to beinvolved in the reviewing and updating as appropriate. To be actively involved in the recruitment and selection of lower grade staff. To maintain own clinical professional development (CPD) by keeping abreast ofnew trends and developments, and incorporate them as necessary into your work. To participate in the staff appraisal scheme and Personal Development Plan (PDP)as both appraiser and appraise. To undertake the measurement and evaluation of your work and current practicesthrough the use of Evidence Based Practice projects, audit and outcome measures,either individually or with Clinical Lead/FCP. Use information gained to makerecommendations for change. To demonstrate a sound understanding of Clinical Governance and RiskManagement and apply to work situation To undertake any other duties as considered appropriate by the Clinical Lead forMSK/FCP. Communications and Key Working Relationships To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of yourown work including the management of patients in your care. To ensure highstandards of clinical care for the patients under your management, and supportmore junior staff to do likewise. Post holders are required to work independently, within broad clinical andprofessional guidelines. Work is supervised rather than managed and thissupervision may be provided by peers who may be internal or external to theorganisation. To interpret and analyse clinical and non-clinical facts to form accurate diagnosisand prognosis in a wide range of highly complex conditions, to recommend the bestcourse of intervention, and to develop comprehensive discharge plans. To produce informative and detailed information for out of Trust patient transfers forcontinuing musculoskeletal management. To deliver the physiotherapy element of care for patients within the PCN locations,and on occasions to deliver appropriate elements of care normally undertaken byother therapy colleagues. To represent the Trust externally (locally and regionally) regarding musculoskeletalservices provided to patients within the speciality. To undertake the comprehensive assessment of patients, including those with a complex presentation, using investigative and analytical skills and to formulateindividualised management and treatment plans, using clinical reasoning andutilising a wide range of treatment skills and options to formulate a specialisedprogramme of care. To accept clinical responsibility for a designated caseload of patients, and toorganise this effectively and efficiently with regard to clinical priorities and use oftime. To demonstrate highly developed dexterity, co-ordination and palpatory senses forassessment and manual treatment of patients. To participate in the development of policy and practice changes within the PCN which will impact on service users. To communicate complex patient-related information (as well as non-patientinformation) effectively and work collaboratively with medical, nursing and therapycolleagues to ensure delivery of a co-ordinated multidisciplinary service. To communicate effectively with patients and carers to maximise rehabilitationpotential and to ensure understanding of condition. Use communication skills suchas persuasion, motivation explanation to encourage patients to undertake theirmanagement programme. To use communication tools (verbal and non-verbal) to gain informed consent withpatients where there will often be barriers to effective communication e.g. loss ofhearing, altered perception, expressive and receptive dysphasia, pain, fear etc. To assess capacity, gain valid informed consent and have the ability to work withina legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment. Responsibility for Human Resources Provide day to day supervision, management and development for designated staff. To work with FCPs within the PCN to ensure smooth running of the overall service. To participate in the staff appraisal scheme and personal development plan (PDP)as both appraiser and appraisee This will include the use of formal appraisaldocumentation To accept appropriate responsibility for any tasks delegated to less senior qualifiedor unqualified staff. To ensure that designated staff implement policy and service developmentchanges. To work with the Clinical Lead/FCP and other staff in developing the strategic andoperational management of the service. Responsibility for Teaching To provide spontaneous and planned advice, teaching and instruction to relatives,carers and other professionals, to promote understanding of the aims of FCP, andto ensure a consistent approach to patient care. To provide specialist and highly specialist advice to colleagues working within otherclinical areas (outpatient departments, sub-acute sites and in-patient specialities etc) re: patients with musculoskeletal conditions. To provide specialist advice, teaching and training, including presentation to other members of the IDT/MDT regarding the physical and medical management of patients with musculoskeletal conditions. To educate, supervise and performance manage more junior staff, trainee assistant practitioners, assistants and students. This will include the use of formal appraisal documentation. To educate, supervise and performance manage via the use of competencies qualified and unqualified nursing staff, in specific areas of musculoskeletal management.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma/degree in Physiotherapy
• Evidence of relevant post graduate clinical education and CPD
• HCPC Registration

Desirable

• Clinical Educators course
• Active member of relevant special interest group
• Completion of FCP Roadmap to Practice Stages 1 and 2
• Completion of Level 7 module relevant to area of practice

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience at Band 6 level or above in relevent areas of practice
• Experience of participation in service improvement
• Experience of supervising qualified staff
• Minimum of five years post graduate experience with at least three of these within an MSK field.

Desirable

• Experience at Band 7 level or above in relevant areas of practice.
• Post Graduate Experience in a variety of specialities in range of settings including the NHS.
• Experience of delivering training relevant to area of practice
• Experience of Clinical Audit

Skills

Essential

• Evidence of ability to work independently
• Ability to pass on skills/knowledge to others within both formal and informal environments
• Able to maintain judgement under pressure
• Self-directed learning
• Evidence of ability to provide leadership

Desirable

• Research skills
• Presentation skills

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of a wide range of conditions and their medical/surgical management relevant to caseload
• Knowledge of professional ethics and their application in practice
• Knowledge of the principle elements of clinical governance

Desirable

• Knowledge of audit/critical appraisal
• Knowledge of national policies

Additional

Essential

• Commitment to deliver high standards of care in line with WWL objectives
• Ability to work collaboratively within the multi-disciplinary team
• Committed to personal and team development
• Commitment to speciality/area of practice
• Speak English to an appropriate standard relevant to their role, i.e. with confidence and accuracy, using correct sentence structures and vocabulary, and without hesitation

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Diploma/degree in Physiotherapy Evidence of relevant post graduate clinical education and CPD HCPC Registration Desirable Clinical Educators course Active member of relevant special interest group Completion of FCP Roadmap to Practice Stages 1 and 2 Completion of Level 7 module relevant to area of practice Experience Essential Significant experience at Band 6 level or above in relevent areas of practice Experience of participation in service improvement Experience of supervising qualified staff Minimum of five years post graduate experience with at least three of these within an MSK field. Desirable Experience at Band 7 level or above in relevant areas of practice. Post Graduate Experience in a variety of specialities in range of settings including the NHS. Experience of delivering training relevant to area of practice Experience of Clinical Audit Skills Essential Evidence of ability to work independently Ability to pass on skills/knowledge to others within both formal and informal environments Able to maintain judgement under pressure Self-directed learning Evidence of ability to provide leadership Desirable Research skills Presentation skills Knowledge Essential Knowledge of a wide range of conditions and their medical/surgical management relevant to caseload Knowledge of professional ethics and their application in practice Knowledge of the principle elements of clinical governance Desirable Knowledge of audit/critical appraisal Knowledge of national policies Additional Essential Commitment to deliver high standards of care in line with WWL objectives Ability to work collaboratively within the multi-disciplinary team Committed to personal and team development Commitment to speciality/area of practice Speak English to an appropriate standard relevant to their role, i.e. with confidence and accuracy, using correct sentence structures and vocabulary, and without hesitation

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Wigan Borough PCNs

Wigan Borough

Wigan

WN1 1XX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.wwl.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Wigan Borough PCNs

Wigan Borough

Wigan

WN1 1XX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.wwl.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)