MSK Outpatient Physiotherapist
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Luton
MSK Outpatient Physiotherapist
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Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Luton
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted today, 26 Oct | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: 59b53de0580e45488c70d5dcb13e43e7
Full Job Description
- To undertake the advanced assessment and treatment of patients within the speciality who may have a complex and/or chronic presentation. To determine a clinical diagnosis, to treat as indicated and to maintain records as an autonomous practitioner.
- To plan, deliver and evaluate appropriate treatment programmes and where required do so in partnership with GP's, Consultants and other Therapies.
- To participate in the planning, delivery and evaluation of classes for group rehabilitation in the Community.
- To manage your own clinical and personal professional development, using your acquired knowledge to assist team education and development for an optimum provision of future patient care.
- Monitor and support Band 5/4 clinicians.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, organised and self-motivated physiotherapist who has experience in musculoskeletal physiotherapy to join our team. The service is committed to developing staff and others including a commitment to student placements. This role can involve working across different clinic locations and you will have opportunity to improve your leadership skills through mentorship of other clinicians, support workers and students. Our department receives referrals from specialist clinics such asRheumatology, Orthopaedics, Spinal surgery, A&E, and Pain Clinic. The successful applicant must be able to perform highly skilled physiotherapy assessmentsandtreatment for patients with a variety of musculoskeletal presentations as well as an ability to problem solve. In addition, you will be able to demonstrate excellent manual therapy skills, communication and documentation skills prioritise and delegate effectively.
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available. Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.