Senior MSK Outpatient Physiotherapist (Band 6)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, dynamic, and motivated Band 6 Musculoskeletal (MSK) Physiotherapist to work in our busy outpatient physiotherapy department at Southmead Hospital. It is a fixed term post of one year to cover a secondment.

We are looking for a physiotherapist who is passionate about delivering a high quality, evidence-based physiotherapy service to patients following orthopaedic surgery or with musculoskeletal conditions/injuries. You should have evidence of time spent working at band 5/6 level or equivalent and experience of working in a musculoskeletal outpatient setting.

The post holder will need to be a versatile, adaptable team player who has good organisational skills and is competent using multiple computer systems.

We have a well-established induction and in-service training programme. You will supervise other members of the team and students.

The post holder will participate in the weekend rota working on the trauma and orthopaedic wards, working one weekend shift no more than 1 weekend in 4.

Main duties of the job

To be an autonomous physiotherapy practitioner providing a high standard of therapy in Musculoskeletal Outpatients, which includes the specialties of Rheumatology, Hydrotherapy, Pelvic Health, and Paediatrics.

To manage patients with a wide range of MSK and orthopaedic conditions, some of which may be complex, within the MSK outpatient physiotherapy services. This may involve working across Trusts within North Bristol NHS Trust.

To provide education and supervision to students and other Health Care Professionals. To provide patients and carers with relevant advice and information to enable them to manage their condition.

The post holder will have access to advice/support from a more senior physiotherapist. Participate in the weekend Orthopaedic rota one weekend day every four weeks.

About us

The successful post holder will be part of a dynamic, experienced team providing a high standard of clinical care to patients attending the musculoskeletal and rheumatology outpatients and hydrotherapy department. Our team comprises of registered clinicians and support staff. We are a large acute trust with outpatient specialties including MSK, Hydrotherapy, Rheumatology, Women's Health, Neurology, and Paediatrics.

North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.

We commit to treating each patient as an individual with respect and dignity, aiming to deliver excellent clinical outcomes and a first-class experience for everyone who uses our services.

North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.

Job description
Job responsibilities

To be an autonomous physiotherapy practitioner providing a high standard of therapy in Musculoskeletal Outpatients, which includes the specialties of Rheumatology, Hydrotherapy, Pelvic Health, and Paediatrics.

To manage patients with a wide range of MSK and orthopaedic conditions, some of which may be complex, within the MSK outpatient physiotherapy services. This may involve working across Trusts within North Bristol NHS Trust.

To provide education and supervision to students and other Health Care Professionals. To provide patients and carers with relevant advice and information to enable them to manage their condition.

The post holder will have access to advice/support from a more senior physiotherapist. Participate in the weekend Orthopaedic rota one weekend day every four weeks.

Person Specification
Education/Training/Qualifications
Essential

• Degree/Diploma in physiotherapy
• HCPC registered physiotherapist
• Evidence of postgraduate learning experience/CPD relevant to the role
• Postgraduate education/courses in musculoskeletal physiotherapy

Desirable

• Member of Chartered Society of Physiotherapy

Work Experience
Essential

• Undergraduate and/or post graduate NHS experience
• A wide range of undergraduate and post graduate physiotherapy experience - with some post graduate MSK outpatient experience
• Experience in the physiotherapeutic examination and assessment of patients with MSK presentations
• Experience in creating and delivering an individualised treatment programme for patients with MSK conditions
• Experience of presenting information, written and oral in a clear and logical manner
• Experience of working with IT systems

Desirable

• Experience in mentoring and/or the supervision of clinical staff, support staff and students
• Experience of taking an active role in service development
• Experience in telephone-based physiotherapy assessment and management
• Experience of providing training to staff members
• Experience in audit and research
• Ability to recognise when to seek guidance from Clinical Lead
• Willingness to work flexibly

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Essential

• Good interpersonal skills
• Good personal organisational skills
• Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance
• Experience in providing training to staff members

Employer details
Employer name
North Bristol NHS Trust
Address
Southmead Hospital, Brunel Building
Southmead Road
Bristol
BS10 5NB
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