MSK Specialist Physiotherapist - Band 6 or Band 5-6 Development Post

Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (NHFT) are committed to providing the people of Northamptonshire with an experienced and extensive Musculoskeletal (MSK) Physiotherapy service. Our outpatient team is looking for an MSK Specialist Physiotherapist (Band 6) or experienced Physiotherapist with an interest in MSK (Band 5-6 development), with a passion for high-quality care to work within our team, demonstrating advanced assessment and management skills and supporting both patients and family members alike with their presenting complaint. The post holder will be responsible for managing a full caseload of complex neuro-musculoskeletal patients, to include prioritising referrals, supporting the training and development of other team members, and mentoring students and junior staff. The opportunity to participate in local and countywide service developments is available for suitable candidates, and we encourage personal and team development through internal and external training. Our team offers an established First Contact Practitioner service and specialist clinics, including Pelvic Health, Accident and Emergency, and Rheumatology. We welcome initiative to further expand the skillset of our workforce and enhance the lives of the residents of Northamptonshire.Main duties of the job Our MSK Physiotherapy service treats a wide range of MSK conditions such as: spinal, peripheral, orthopaedic, rheumatological, chronic pain, sports and MSK injuries and dysfunctions as well as pelvic health. We receive referrals directly from patients, GP's, First Contact Practitioners and Consultants. As a MSK Specialist Physiotherapist, you will

• Manage a full caseload of neuro-musculoskeletal patients
• Provide bespoke, individualised treatment programmes that are patient centred and goal specific
• Be professionally accountable for the delivery of care
• Utilise technology to enable you to update records as you go
• Delegate treatment plans to Physiotherapy Assistant Practitioners
• Provide regular supervision to Junior Staff
• Actively participate in your own regular supervision with senior colleagues
• Support Student Physiotherapists whilst on placement within the service
• Participate and contribute to in-service training programmes
• Participate in audit and service development projects
• Work with MSK Physiotherapy colleagues across the county to ensure service delivery is optimal, high quality and accessed in a timely fashion
  
  NHFT is an integrated primary care and mental health Trust, providing physical, mental health and specialty services in both hospital settings and out in the community. Because we put the person at the centre of all we do, we focus on delivering care that is as easy to access as possible. This means many of our services can be provided at home, work or in schools. We also provide health services to various prisons and detention centres in Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire.