MSK Physiotherapist | Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS FoundationTrust

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A health service provider in Ellesmere Port is seeking a Band 5 MSK Physiotherapist to join their patient-focused team. The role involves delivering efficient care, undertaking assessments, and maintaining clinical records. Candidates should have a keen interest in MSK, and either existing experience in the field or be newly registered physiotherapists. There will be opportunities for professional development and structured training.

Qualifications

• Keen interest in MSK, motivation and passion to progress within this field.
• Existing experience in an MSK post or newly registered physiotherapist with a desire to specialise straight away.
• Demonstrated commitment to delivering evidence based patient care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver efficient and clinically effective care to patients.
• Undertake assessments and implement treatment plans independently.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and supervise Therapy Assistants.

Skills

Interest in MSK

Evidence based practice

Patient care

Clinical supervision

Education

Registered physiotherapist

Job description

Band 5 MSK Physiotherapist

Joint Therapy services invite applications from enthusiastic physiotherapists who want to join our friendly patient focused MSK team.

We offer rotations within MSK across our acute and primary care teams, enabling you to build strong skills in assessment and treatment of a wide range of patient presentations. We support individual Continuing Professional Development as part of our mission to deliver excellent patient care to all those using our services, whether they be primary care, post operative, post trauma, or rehabilitation patients. You will have regular clinical reflection and support to help you achieve your learning goals and meet the requirements of your competency framework as well as benefitting from our ongoing and structured In‑Service Training.

For our newly registered Therapy staff we also offer a comprehensive Preceptorship programme, supporting you through the early stages of your career. You will have regular meetings with your named Preceptor and the support of our Practice Development Therapists to ensure your MSK career gets off to a flying start.

Responsibilities

• Work within the MSK Therapy team to deliver efficient and clinically effective care to your caseload of patients, using evidence based practice to ensure that your patients can achieve the best possible outcomes.
• Undertake assessments, design and implement treatment plans independently, to rehabilitate your patients who are mainly drawn from Orthopaedics, Rheumatology, and Primary care referrals, amongst other sources.
• Work towards the clinical competencies for your role, supported by regular clinical supervision, In‑Service Training, Journal Club, and Preceptorship (where appropriate).
• Maintain accurate and contemporaneous clinical records, keep your CPD portfolio up to date, and supervise the work of the Therapy Assistants.

Qualifications

• Keen interest in MSK, motivation and passion to progress within this field.
• Existing experience in an MSK post or newly registered physiotherapist with a desire to specialise straight away.
• Demonstrated commitment to delivering evidence based patient care and to supporting your professional development.

We are an equal opportunities employer.