Physiotherapist

TouchConsult; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Band 6 MSK physiotherapist to join their team in Greater London. In this role, you will develop your clinical skills and contribute to high-quality patient care. Key responsibilities include working with patients to achieve treatment goals, conducting effective assessments, and participating in multidisciplinary team discussions. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and proven ability to manage a varied caseload. This position offers a chance to grow within a respected team environment.

Qualifications

• Must have ability to carry out effective assessments using knowledge and skills combined with clinical reasoning.
• Must demonstrate ability to work with a varied caseload of musculoskeletal complaints.
• Experience in leading patient group sessions is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Work with patients to identify treatment goals based on assessments.
• Use communication and reasoning skills to establish partnerships with patients.
• Plan and lead patient group sessions.
• Contribute to effective discharge planning.

Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Strong leadership skills

Good organisation skills

Ability to prioritise under pressure

Job description

As a band 6 MSK physiotherapist you will have the opportunity to continue developing your clinical skills for practice. Participation in our in‑house development program will also equip you with skills and attributes essential to the rest of your career. You will be fully integrated into a larger team with a focus on delivering high quality care at the right time and place.

As the successful candidate you will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Strong leadership skills. Good organisation skills: able to plan own work but also work effectively within a team. Ability to prioritise and make sound decisions, sometimes under pressure. You will carry a varied caseload of musculoskeletal complaints with a view to utilise all treatment and care options as appropriate, with the support of a named supervisor.

To carry out effective and appropriate assessments using knowledge and skills combined with clinical reasoning and also to contribute towards accurate diagnosis.

Responsibilities

• Work with patients to identify and agree treatment goals delivering patient centred care based on assessment outcomes, which demonstrate a good knowledge of the complex interaction of risk, safety, patient choice, shared decision making, independence, areas of conflict and eligibility for the services
• Use communication, reasoning and negotiation skills to establish a working partnership with patients, families and carers identifying barriers to communication
• Plan and lead patient group sessions as clinically relevant
• Address all risk areas associated with individual patients ability to function
• Contribute to effective discharge planning
• Monitor and evaluate effectiveness of interventions/treatments using outcome measures
• Represent the Physiotherapy Service within the multidisciplinary team and participate in relevant team/network meetings, clinics and to contribute to the discussion and planning of patient care.
• Work with assistants and technical instructors regarding clinical caseloads and provide necessary support on clinical issues

About the Trust

West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.

Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ 4,500 staff, of whom 56% are BME. Our turnover for 2023-24 is £426m.

The Trust is rated as Good overall by the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as Outstanding.

The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.

Candidate Pack

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Person Specification (Summary)

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