MSK Physiotherapist

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust; Cinderford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a passionate MSK physiotherapist to join their dynamic team in the Forest of Dean. This role offers the opportunity to manage an independent caseload while supervising and mentoring junior therapists. You will contribute to a collaborative environment focused on delivering personalized care. With a commitment to professional development, the organization provides extensive training and support, ensuring you thrive in your role. If you are enthusiastic about making a positive impact on patient care and enjoy working in a diverse and inclusive setting, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Free car parking

27 days leave plus bank holidays

Training and development opportunities

Flexible working opportunities

Generous NHS pension

Recognition and long service awards

Access to discounts and salary sacrifice schemes

Qualifications

• Registration with HCPC and CSP required.
• Experience in MSK physiotherapy and supervising staff is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage a specialized clinical caseload independently.
• Supervise and teach junior staff and students.

Skills

MSK Physiotherapy

Supervision and Mentorship

Clinical Practice Development

Communication Skills

Education

HCPC Registration

CSP Registration

Post Graduate Training

Job description

We love what we do and we think you will, too!

At Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust (GHC), we provide joined-up mental health, physical health and learning disability services to people of all ages across Gloucestershire. We run community hospitals and provide care and support in people’s own homes and in a range of other locations across the county.

We are on a mission to enable people to live the best life they can and we have a vision to work together to provide outstanding care. We put people at the heart of our services, focusing on personalised care by asking ‘what matters to you’.

We’re passionate about making sure that everyone can contribute to achieving our mission and we are continually working to support healthy and happy high-quality teams in all areas of the Trust.

Job overview

A B6 Vacancy has arisen within our MSK Services Team for a MSK physiotherapist in the Forest of Dean. This post would suit an enthusiastic physiotherapist who is dynamic, innovative and passionate about MSK physiotherapy and to supervise and mentor more junior therapists.

What we offer:

• A monthly locality in-service program
• X2 full day MSK training days
• Full training and support with one-to-one mentorship, clinical supervision, peer review
• Wide variety of MSK clinical presentations referred from orthopedics, advanced practitioners, GPs, and patient self-referral.
• Potential to specialise in hands, vestibular and pelvic health

The post holder will hold an independent caseload and work closely and collaboratively with colleagues in GHC and Countywide in addition to the local MSK Team.

Full time, part-time and split role will be considered.

Based in the new Forest of Dean hospital with potential outreach to Lydney.

Main duties of the job

• A Band 6 physiotherapist participates as a member of the physiotherapy team independently managing a specialised clinical caseload.
• The post holder has no budgetary responsibility.
• They are expected to have supervisory and teaching responsibility for more junior members of staff and students.
• The post holder will fully develop their independent clinical practices and supervisory skills supported by Gloucestershire Health and Care Services clinical and managerial Physiotherapy networks.
• The Clinical, professional, Leadership & Management aspects of the role are detailed in the Job Description and Service Specification.

Working for our organisation

We have in excess of 5000 staff working over 50 sites, providing a diverse range of services. We strive to support an organisational culture that is welcoming, builds and celebrates inclusivity and diversity and provides a sense of belonging and trust.

The annual NHS Staff Survey gives our people the opportunity to tell us about their experience working at the Trust. For the 2023 survey just over 2800 colleagues gave us their views (58.5%). It was great to see from the results that colleagues are saying that:

• 89.7% believe they are making a positive difference to patients/service users;
• 73.3% would recommend the organisation as a place to work;
• 82.4% agree that care of patients and service users is the organisation's priority;
• 76.7% would be happy with the standard of care for a friend or relative.

Our results put us as 5th nationally as a Community, Mental Health and Learning Disabilities NHS Employer of Choice and 1st equal amongst all NHS Provider Trusts in the South West. However, we know we have more to do and will continue to drive forward our commitment to making GHC a Great Place to Work.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Gloucestershire Health and Care is committed to embedding and providing personalised care through all of its services as part of our high-quality care strategy. The purpose of personalised care is to empower people to lead the lives they want to live. Personalised care starts with a conversation with people about what matters to them. It builds on what people can do, as well as addressing their health needs. Including new ways of working and delivering care, emphasising that we need to make effective use of the full range of our people’s skills and experience to deliver the best possible patient care. So we want to know What Matters to You and that you will share our values and join us on this very important journey.

Person specification

Professional Qualifications

• Registration with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• CSP
• Relevant Post Graduate Training and or Courses
• Evidence of MSK work related Experience.
• Experience of or Awareness of NHS working
• Supervision of other qualified or non-qualified staff

When joining us, as well as becoming part of a team that makes a difference, we also offer:

• Free car parking at many of our sites
• 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
• A broad range of training and development opportunities, including apprenticeships up to Level 7 qualification.
• A multi-professional preceptorship programme for all Newly Qualified Nurses, Nursing Associates, Internationally Educated Practitioners, Allied Health Professionals and Return to Practice Practitioners.
• Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when if you work unsocial hours
• Flexible, family friendly and agile working opportunities
• Recognition and long service awards
• Fast Track physiotherapy
• Access to discounts and salary sacrifice schemes; including Cycle to Work, Car scheme and discounts on travel, leisure and retailers.

Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date. Good luck with your application.

For more information please see the attached 'Additional Information for Applicants' document.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.