Consultant Physiotherapist

We have a NEW and Exciting opportunity to join our very well established MSK Physiotherapy Team in Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care Trust as a Consultant Physiotherapist. This is a new role for our service and organisation. You will work alongside our very experienced operational leadership team. You will be the clinical lead and clinical expert in the field of Musculoskeletal (MSK) Physiotherapy and fulfil the 4 pillars of practice in line with Health Education Englands Multiprofessional Consultant-level practice capability and impact framework. You will be working countywide in beautiful Worcestershire with rolling hills and lots of green spaces., To be the clinical lead and clinical expert in the field of Musculoskeletal (MSK) Physiotherapy and fulfil the 4 pillars of practice in line with Health Education Englands Multiprofessional Consultant-level practice capability and impact framework. To be the clinical expert and strategic leader in the management of patients within the MSK service, developing and using advanced scope of practice. Practice at an expert clinical level and exercisehigh levels of judgement, discretion and decision making in clinical care. They will provide clinical and strategic leadership, expert practice, and advanced knowledge, integrating research evidence into practice and contributing to/leading on research in their clinical field. There is an expectation that up to 50% of the post holders portfolio will be spent in direct autonomous clinical practice, either having a clinical responsibility for a defined cohort of patients or providing side by side supervision and training for clinicians within this clinical area. To act as a professional and values-based leader for the advanced practice MSK team supporting the operational running of the service, communication, and links with PCNs and Acute Services To act as a source of expertise on the management of MSK conditions through the MSK Pathway in Worcestershire. Develop a local and national profile as a consultant level clinical lead, by being a creative and innovative leader in further developing services

At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.

Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites. We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities. What we offer;

• 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
• Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
• Flexible and agile working opportunities
• Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
• Wide range of supportive staff networks
• Health and wellbeing opportunities