MSK Physiotherapist B5

Are you looking for a chance to work in a dynamic outpatient setting within the MSK service in Somerset? We have an opportunity based at Wellington Community Hospital, and part of the wider MSK Hub across Musgrove Park Hospital, Minehead, Wellington and Williton. You will work closely along side the team including Exercise Instructors, Physiotherapists, EPP ( Enhanced Practice Physiotherapists), FCP ( First Contact Practitioners), Minor Injuries Units, OASIS, Injection Therapists and community services. We receive referrals from GPs, Consultants, Orthopaedics, OASIS and FCP clinicians as well as other AHPs. We offer a CPD allowance per week for Band 5s depending on project work, in-service training, service away day and yearly clinical away day, providing many opportunities for growth and development of both yourself and the wider service. Our EPP, FCP and OASIS practitioners work in the departments providing support, training and joint clinical sessions to enhance your learning and patient experience.Main duties of the job

• Provide a high standard of therapy service to musculoskeletal outpatients.
• Participate in the development of the Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Service.
• Provide specialist advice on the management of musculoskeletal conditions to patients, carers and other health care professionals.
• Work without direct supervision. Supervision takes the form of regular formal training, clinical reasoning sessions and peer review. Access to advice and support is available from Senior Therapists within the team.
• Provide support, guidance and training to Peers, Exercise Instructors, Physiotherapy assistants and students.
• This post will be part of the delivery of the physiotherapy 7-day week service including Bank Holidays and you will be required to participate in the rota system i.e. work 5 days within a 7 day period.
  
  As an organisation, the NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, fantastic pension contributions, market leading annual leave allowance, career progression and regular conversations, not to mention our Blue Light Card and NHS exclusive discounts.The benefits of working in Somerset include the idyllic countryside, with our areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines. You will get to enjoy these perks whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable. You will to experience the best of both in Somerset, the countryside and the cosmopolitan -- there is truly something for everyone!