Rotational Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist

The specialist physiotherapist is an experienced clinician who carries and independently manages a full specialist clinical caseload. They are responsible for supervising designated members of staff within the specialist team.

• In conjunction with the Team Lead, the post holder participates in a rolling programme of education, clinical evaluation, audit and research across the speciality.
• The post holder may be required to work at any of the sites within the Trust with a base at Charlton Down Therapies Centre or Weymouth Community Hospital.
• To fully participate in whatever pattern of working is required by the service in the future.
• The post holder may be required to work at weekends on a roster basis as part of 7 day working.
• Once deemed competent the post holder will be required to participate in weekend working., You will...
• Be expected to maintain a diverse and considerable caseload of musculoskeletal cases, operating at a senior level with clinical autonomy.
• Manage all referrals for adult MSK conditions, including those received as adult self-referrals, and from primary, secondary and tertiary care services, local MSK interface services, and local first contact practitioners.
• We currently offer virtual appointments in line with CSP guidelines and so positive engagement to deliver tele-rehabilitation successfully will be a key requirement of the role.
• It is expected that you would contribute to covering the in-patient therapy weekend rota, this will be dependent on experience.
  
  HCPC registration as a physiotherapist
• Significant MSK experience at Band 5 or band 6 level (for band 6 post)
• A growth mind set, and a willingness to be fully involved in service development opportunities.
  
  We can offer you...
• Structured rotations in MSK Out patients, Orthopaedics, Paediatric MSK, and hydrotherapy. Optional rotation into Pelvic Health Physiotherapy.
• Opportunities to develop your leadership skills through appraisal and supervision of junior staff and students.
• Opportunities to provide teaching and development to your peers.
• A structured in service training programme alongside a directed training package for each rotation.
• Your development will be overseen by Band 8 and 7 therapists who currently deliver advanced practice clinics.
As a department we are constantly thriving to develop our services, and have been instrumental locally in developing first contact practitioner roles, and virtual options for rehabilitation class delivery during the Covid 19 pandemic (e.g. Virtual Escape pain) and most recently supporting the high flow Orthopaedic Outpatient clinics. We are a Trust that celebrates diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We would welcome applications from people in groups which are under-represented in our organisation. A full driving license and access to a car is essential.

Hours: 28.5 hours per week (Part time and flexible working hours will be considered) Are you an experienced Band 5 or established band 6 Musculoskeletal (MSK) Physiotherapist looking for a new challenge in your career? If the answer is yes, we are offering a great opportunity for someone looking to take their next steps in the dynamic field of MSK physiotherapy.