Static Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Physiotherapist who has a special interest in the treatment of musculoskeletal conditions to join our dynamic and forward-thinking Musculoskeletal outpatients service in Barnsley.

Do you have a special interest in the treatment of musculoskeletal conditions? If so this post could provide the opportunity for you to develop your skills and progress your career in Musculoskeletal management.

You will be part of a specialist team consisting of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapists, Advanced Practitioners, First Contact Practitioners and GPsi offering a comprehensive and integrated patient centred approach to treatment and management of MSK conditions. Assessment and management are supported by a team of expert clinicians who will encourage staff development at every level.

All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients.

We are aware that an increasing number of applicants are using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job application forms. We strongly discourage this and will conduct a thorough screening process before selecting candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to enhance your application, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application form., As a Static Band 5 Physiotherapist you will be an integral member of the Musculoskeletal team. You will carry a clinical caseload and undertake assessment, treatment, and advice to patients often with complex presentations, working as an autonomous practitioner.

You will have a varied caseload which could include working in community out-patient clinics, hydrotherapy and group sessions.

You will be responsible for the supervision of student Physiotherapists and provide specialist advice to staff, patients and carers

You will be supported to develop with regular training opportunities, caseload and clinical supervision providing evidence of ongoing CPD and striving to provide a high standard of evidence-based practice.

You will be expected to be flexible around working times which may include evening and weekend working.

We are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.

Our mission is to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.

We encourage and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.

Being a foundation Trust means were accountable to our members, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people (including staff) are members of our Trust.

Join us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and help each year.