MSK Specialist Physiotherapist

Ogden Macmillan Centre.harrogate And District Nhs Foundation Trust; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Harrogate is seeking an MSK Specialist Physiotherapist to join their Therapy Services Department. The successful candidate will assess and manage a diverse MSK caseload and work alongside healthcare professionals. Candidates should have appropriate physiotherapy qualifications and experience in managing complex cases. This role provides opportunities for professional development and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Employee assistance programme

Counselling service

CPD opportunities

Staff recognition awards

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified physiotherapist with relevant experience in MSK.
• Experience in mentoring and education is preferred.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose and treat complex patients.
• Work autonomously and as part of a physiotherapy team.
• Involved in education and mentoring of staff and students.
• Manage MSK caseload effectively.
• Participate in in-service training and CPD.

Skills

Assessment and diagnosis of complex patients

Autonomous working

Team collaboration

Education and mentoring of staff

MSK patient management

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose and treat complex patients.
• Work autonomously and as part of a physiotherapy and wider health professional team.
• Involved in the education and mentoring of qualified staff and students.
• Work as part of the MSK team fulfilling the band 6 caseload.
• In service training and CPD actively encouraged.
• Assessment and management of MSK patients.

About Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

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!

Culture and Benefits

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

Important notices

• 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 be aware that the Trust does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles.