Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist

The Methodist Church in Britain; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave

Contributory pension

Life insurance

Private medical insurance after prob.

Eye care contribution

Cycle to Work

Employee assistance

Staff discounts & free on-site parking

Job summary

One Stop Healthcare in Hemel Hempstead is seeking a permanent musculoskeletal physiotherapist to assess, diagnose and treat a diverse caseload in a private hospital setting.

The role is full-time, shift-based, 37.5 hours per week on a 7-day rota that includes weekends and bank holidays, with opportunities to contribute to service development and quality assurance.

Qualifications

• BSc (Hons) or MSc in Physiotherapy.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development and relevant courses.
• HCPC registration and CSP membership required.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a patient-centred, high-quality musculoskeletal clinical service.
• Assess, diagnose and rehabilitate musculoskeletal and post-operative patients.
• Work autonomously within scope of practice.
• Cover 37.5 hours per week on a 7-day shift rota during hospital hours.
• Work weekends and bank holidays as part of the rota.
• Contribute to service development and quality assurance.
• Promote an evidence-based physiotherapy service.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Diagnosis

Manual therapy

Exercise prescription

Communication skills

IT skills

Education

BSc (Hons) or MSc in Physiotherapy

Tools

Electronic patient record systems

Job description

The Physiotherapy team at One Stop Healthcare, a private hospital, has a permanent full-time musculoskeletal physiotherapy post. The work centres on assessing, diagnosing and treating musculoskeletal and post-operative patients, with rehabilitation and a share in service development and quality assurance. The role is shift-based, covering 37.5 hours on a non-fixed seven-day rota tied to hospital operating hours, including weekends and bank holidays. Candidates need HCPC registration, CSP membership and two years' outpatient musculoskeletal experience.

What the job involves

• Deliver a patient-centred, high-quality musculoskeletal clinical service
• Provide assessment, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation for a diverse caseload of musculoskeletal and post-operative patients
• Work autonomously within scope of practice
• Work 37.5 hours a week on a 7-day shift rota during hospital operating hours
• Work weekends and bank holidays in line with the rota, which is not fixed and may change
• Contribute to service development
• Contribute to quality assurance
• Promote the vision of a first-class, evidence-based physiotherapy service

Qualifications

• BSc (Hons) or MSc in Physiotherapy
• Evidence of ongoing professional development and relevant courses

Registration & licences

• Current HCPC registration, adhering to its Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics

Experience

• Minimum 2 years' post-graduate experience in outpatient musculoskeletal physiotherapy
• Demonstrated assessment and management of musculoskeletal and post-operative presentations

Skills & knowledge

• Clear clinical assessment and diagnosis
• Knowledge of exercise prescription and manual therapy
• Articulate and confident communicator
• Good IT skills

Checks & eligibility

• Right to work in the UK

Other

• Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP), adhering to its Quality Assurance Standards and Core Values
• Ambassador for the brand, putting the patient first
• Demonstrates OSH values and adheres to OSH policies and SOPs
• High levels of engagement
• Able to work flexibly across 7 days a week when required, with individual circumstances considered
• High standards of personal presentation

Nice to have

• Qualification in acupuncture, injection therapy or Pilates
• Drive to learn and improve personally
• Experience in both private and NHS practice
• Knowledge of electronic patient record systems
• Knowledge of Pilates, shockwave, orthotics, bracing and laser therapy

What’s offered

• 33 days' annual leave including bank holidays, rising with service, with an option to buy or sell leave
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life insurance
• Private medical insurance after probation
• Contribution towards eye care
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Employee assistance
• Staff discounts, including cinema tickets, and free on-site parking