Experienced MSK Physiotherapist

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust; Newton Abbot; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a part-time Band 6 MSK Physiotherapist at Newton Abbot Community Hospital, joining a progressive and innovative team. The role encompasses delivering high-quality physiotherapy services, educating patients and professionals on MSK issues, and enhancing personal skill development through various training opportunities.

Benefits

Access to training and CPD courses

Supportive working environment

Focus on staff health and wellbeing

Qualifications

• Experience in MSK outpatient clinics required.
• Act as an expert for assessment and management of MSK conditions.

Responsibilities

• Provide physiotherapy service for musculoskeletal outpatient clinics.
• Educate and train physiotherapists and other healthcare professionals.
• Manage a complex clinical caseload of MSK patients.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Patient assessment

Rehabilitation

Education

Degree in Physiotherapy

Job description

Band 6 MSK Physiotherapist, Fixed Term Contract (12months) Newton Abbot Community Hospital

Part-Time (18.75hrs) | Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Job Overview

An exciting opportunity to advance your MSK career in the heart of South Devon!

Are you a dynamic and motivated physiotherapist ready to take the next step in your MSK career? Do you thrive in a supportive, progressive and innovative environment?

We have an exciting opportunity for a fixed term contract part-time Band 6 MSK Physiotherapist to join our supportive Physiotherapy team based at Newton Abbot Community Hospital.

This is an ideal opportunity for a physiotherapist who enjoys the challenge of a varied, often complex clinical caseload, and wishes to develop their diagnostic, clinical reasoning and rehabilitation skills in MSK further.

Our innovative MSK physiotherapy service offers digital first rapid access, self-referral and the well-established Single Point of Access (SPoA) pathways from physiotherapy into orthopaedics for patients with hip, knee and spinal conditions.

CPD is at the forefront of our service, ensuring we offer high quality care to our patients. We host external courses, provide funding for training and deliver local and service wide training events to support your CPD.

Having access to Dartmoor & the coast it is ‘A wonderful place to achieve a great life - work balance!’ Devon Physical Activity Clinical Champion.

Health Careers |

Provide a high standard of physiotherapy service to people presenting at musculoskeletal (MSK) outpatient clinics based in physiotherapy departments across South Devon. There is a rapid access booking system in place with up to 50% of patients self-referring.

Act as a source of expertise on the assessment and management of general MSK patients to patients, physiotherapists, student physiotherapists, assistants/technical instructors, other healthcare professionals, G.P’s, and consultants.

Educate and train physiotherapists, students, and other healthcare professionals in physiotherapeutic management of general MSK conditions.

Within the MSK service we can offer a range of rehabilitation classes, acupuncture, steroid injections and 1:1 treatment.

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Why work with us

As an organisation Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust (TSDFT) values staff and the diverse experiences and contributions they bring.

We pride ourselves in being an inclusive organisation where every individual has the opportunity to make a difference.

We are a mindful employer recognising employee health and wellbeing as a fundamental part of our success.

TSDFT is a leader in innovation-integrated health and social care across acute and community services.

Our aim is to provide high quality, safe health and social care at the right time, in the right place to support the people of Torbay and South Devon to live their lives to the full.

The Physiotherapy Service is integral to ensuring that this statement of purpose is delivered to our communities. For staff this gives unequalled scope for joint working, skill sharing and learning in a supportive environment.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Steve Booth Job title: Newton Abbot MSK Team Lead Physiotherapist Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 01626 324687

Karen Drews

MSK Team Lead Physiotherapist

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