MSK Specialist Physiotherapist

Ogden Macmillan Centre.harrogate And District Nhs Foundation Trust; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an MSK Specialist Physiotherapist for Harrogate & Ripon Community Hospital. The post involves assessment and management of a varied MSK caseload from primary and secondary referrals, with involvement in education and mentoring of staff and students.

You will work autonomously within the MSK and Rheumatology teams, contributing to high-quality patient care and fulfilling a Band 6 caseload. In-service training and CPD are actively encouraged.

Qualifications

• Registered physiotherapist (HCPC).
• Experience in MSK and Rheumatology.

Responsibilities

• Assess and manage MSK patients.
• Work autonomously and as part of the physiotherapy and wider health professional team.
• Educate and mentor qualified staff and students.
• Work within the MSK team fulfilling band 6 caseload.
• Participate in in-service training and CPD.

Education

Registered physiotherapist

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen in our Therapy Services Department at Harrogate & Ripon Community Hospital for an MSK Specialist Physiotherapist. You will be involved in the assessment and management of a varied MSK caseload from Primary & Secondary referrals., Successful applicant will be working within the MSK and Rheumatology teams.

• They will assess diagnose and treat complex patients.
• They will work autonomously and as part of a physiotherapy and wider health professional team.
• Involved in the education and mentoring of qualified staff and students.
• You will be working as part of the MSK team fulfilling the band 6 caseload.
• In service training, and CPD actively encouraged.
• Assessment and management of MSK patients. Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East.

At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you're looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients' lives, HDFT could be the place for you!

Please note: + Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications + Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application. + Please also be aware that the Trust does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles.

• + A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work.
• + Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards.
• + Employee Support and wellbeing - we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service.