MSK Outpatient Physiotherapist

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust; London Borough of Hillingdon; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare institution in London is seeking a motivated and skilled part-time physiotherapist to provide specialized treatment in an outpatient setting. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in musculoskeletal conditions and must be registered with the UK HCPC. The role includes flexible working hours based on clinic needs and opportunities for professional development through in-service training.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience post qualification in physiotherapy.
• Substantial experience with Musculoskeletal Outpatient conditions - at senior Band 6 level.
• NHS experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct physiotherapeutic assessments for diverse and complex presentations.
• Deliver specialized individual or group treatment programs.
• Accountable for clinical practice and patient management.

Skills

Musculoskeletal skills

Clinical Audit skills

Excellent communication

Flexible work approach

Education

Degree in Physiotherapy

Current UK HCPC registration

Relevant Post-Graduate CPD

Job description

Overview

To provide a highly skilled physiotherapy assessment, education, advice and treatment service to outpatients referred by G.Ps. Patient conditions will include musculoskeletal conditions (including post operative orthopaedics), arthritis, and patients presenting with acute, chronic and or complex spinal pain.

To work in an Outpatient MSK Physiotherapy clinic setting within the trust, these are based in small clinics at GP surgeries/health centres.

To be a source of expertise on the management and treatment of musculoskeletal conditions.

To supervise less experienced physiotherapists and students on clinical placement.

Main duties

To perform highly specialist physiotherapeutic assessment of patients with diverse presentations who may have complex physical and psychological conditions.

To hold responsibility for own caseload and be responsible for patients with musculoskeletal conditions, working without clinical supervision. To participate in regular formal training, clinical reasoning sessions and peer review. Access for advice and support is available from a clinical specialist physiotherapists if required.

To undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner.

To supervise, mentor, educate and assess undergraduate physiotherapy students and to ensure the standard of practice and teaching meets the standard set by universities.

To provide clinical and non- clinical support to more junior / less experienced staff.

To undertake evidence-based audit and research projects in conjunction with peers to develop and enhance personal and team’s clinical practice within the service.

To make recommendations to and assist the service lead with changes in practice by the team or to service protocols.

Working for our organisation

Our well-established and proactive Physiotherapy service consists of small teams of therapists in dedicated Outpatient MSK Physiotherapy clinics based at GP surgeries/ health centres across the diverse and popular borough of Hillingdon.

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and innovative physiotherapist with excellent Musculoskeletal skills and experience. This post will initially be based at The Warren Health Centre but as with all posts, location is subject to change according to service need.

This post is part-time and hours worked will need to fit in with the staff rota which currently includes working from 8am-4.30pm on a Friday and may include working until 8pm on a Tuesday or Wednesday evening. It should be noted that hours are subject to change and all applicants must have the ability and aptitude to be flexible with their hours.

We have a robust in-service training programme where peer review and reflective practice are actively encouraged. Professional development is maintained through protected time for band 7 self-study and peer support with a senior team that have a diverse range of clinical backgrounds. We have an established appraisal and development system with a positive approach to the implementation of the NHS KSF.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of own clinical practice, including the management of patients.

To undertake a comprehensive assessment of patients including those with diverse or highly complex presentations or multiple pathologies, using advanced clinical reasoning skills and manual assessment techniques to formulate accurate clinical picture and provide a diagnosis.

To formulate and deliver (from a variety of options) specialised individual or group physiotherapy treatment programmes based on a sound knowledge of treatment skills underpinned by theoretical knowledge and experience. These skills will include; advanced manual physiotherapy techniques, mobilisation and joint manipulation, patient education, exercise classes, electrotherapy techniques and other alternative options, for example, acupuncture.

To evaluate patient progress, reassess and alter treatment programmes as required.

To formulate soundly reasoned clinical diagnoses and prognoses and make recommendations for the best course of intervention, developing short and long term negotiated patient goals leading to comprehensive patient discharge plans.

Working in the community setting may include lone working with telephone support line from a line manager to answer non-clinical and clinical queries as required.

To be responsible for the safe and competent use of all electrotherapy equipment, gym equipment and appliances to be used by the patients.

To monitor and prioritise patients on the waiting list.

To act as “location lead” for the physiotherapy clinic if requested to do so.

Person specification

Experience

Essential criteria

• Extensive years of physiotherapy experience post qualification
• Relevant Musculoskeletal skills
• Substantial experience in Musculoskeletal Outpatient conditions- at senior Band 6 level
• NHS experience

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Degree in Physiotherapy (or equivalent)
• Current UK HCPC registration
• Relevant Post-Graduate CPD regarding musculoskeletal conditions

Skills and knowledge

Essential criteria

• Excellent written and verbal communication in English
• Evidence of Musculoskeletal CPD
• Good keyboard skills and ability to access the Internet
• Good Clinical Audit skills
• Flexible approach to work practice