Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist (Annex 21 will be considered)

The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust; Brierley Hill; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare trust in Brierley Hill is seeking an experienced Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist to provide patient-centered rehabilitation and effectively manage a varied caseload. This full-time role requires strong clinical reasoning skills and a commitment to service improvement. With a competitive salary ranging from £38,682 to £46,580 annually, the position offers flexible working arrangements within an inclusive environment fostering personal development and wellbeing.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Commitment to employee wellbeing

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in managing patients with MSK conditions effectively.
• Able to perform subjective assessments appropriately.
• Confident in implementing evidence based interventions.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive assessments of MSK patients.
• Deliver pain management and rehabilitation therapy.
• Contribute to service improvements and audits.

Skills

Clinical reasoning skills

Evidence based treatment techniques

Pain management techniques

Communication skills

Assessment techniques

MSK rehabilitation

Education

BSc / Diploma / MSc Pre-registration Physiotherapy

Job description

Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist (Annex 21 will be considered)

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Band 6 MSK physiotherapist to join the Community MSK Assessment & Physiotherapy Service (CMAPS). CMAPS is a dynamic MSK service providing patient centred assessment, treatment and rehabilitation to the adult community of Dudley, in the heart of The Black Country. This innovative and forward-thinking service comprises of physiotherapists, Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioners, Clinical and Operational Leads, physiotherapy support workers and an administration team, who all strive to deliver holistic, outstanding MSK care.

The post involves assessing patients within a health centre setting utilising your clinical reasoning to manage a varied caseload including delivering MSK rehabilitation groups with support from peers, APP's and Clinical Lead.

Main duties of the job

• To perform comprehensive assessment of Musculoskeletal (MSK) patients to identify treatment targets based on sound clinical reasoning skills
• To be confident in the use of a wide range of evidence based treatment techniques for multiple MSK pathologies
• To be competent in assisting patients with pain management with a variety of approaches and skilled communication techniques
• To be involved in teaching and audit in order to evaluate and improve service delivery
• To assist senior colleagues in the development of the MSK service

About us

At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.

As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.

As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise.

Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.

Please click below to view our EDI page: Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion - The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust (dgft.nhs.uk)

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.

Person Specification

Qualifications and education

• BSc / Diploma / MSc Pre-registration Physiotherapy

Knowledge and training

• Evidence of Continuous professional development via relevant post graduate courses specific to MSK
• Knowledge of national clinical guidance in MSK field

Experience

• Experience in effectively managing patients with MSK conditions with a wide range of pathologies.
• Able to perform appropriate subjective assessment including specific questions relative to specific conditions and identification of psychosocial barriers.
• Demonstrate reasoned objective assessment techniques and able to perform in a timely manner.
• Confident in implementing a range of evidence based interventions in practice underlined by a sound level of clinical reasoning.
• Able to screen for suspected sinister pathology and experience in managing cases with support.
• Experience in contributing to enhancing team performance by leading or participating in service improvements.
• Experience of working in a community setting and management of GP referrals.

Communication and Relationship skills

• Experience in supervising and appraising others with the ability to deliver feedback.
• To act as a role model and manage conflict professionally

Analytical & Judgement Skills

• Evidence of active involvement in clinical governance i.e. audit activity & patient related outcome measures
• Able to analyse own practice and areas for development

Planning and organisational Skills

• Ability to prioritise tasks both clinically and non-clinically

Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Trust Values

• Able to provide safe, caring, and effective services
• Values and behaviours that reflect the Trust values of Care, Respect and Responsibility
• Commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that is free from discrimination and where people feel they belong and their contribution is valued

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Main base: Brierley Hill Health & Social Care Centre

£38,682 to £46,580 a yearPro Rata Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time,Flexible working,Compressed hours

Reference number

253-1025-7561932-A

Job locations

Main base: Brierley Hill Health & Social Care Centre