Rotational MSK Physiotherapist

County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust; Woodside; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in England is seeking an MSK Band 5 Physiotherapist to provide early assessment and management of musculoskeletal conditions. The role involves working within a multidisciplinary team to ensure patients receive appropriate care. Candidates should have a minimum of two years NHS experience and must produce essential qualifications for employment. This position offers diverse clinical responsibilities and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of NHS experience as a Healthcare Assistant.
• Ability to produce all essential certificates for pre-employment checks.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments.
• Liaise with healthcare professionals for coordinated care.
• Deliver tailored evidence-based physiotherapy treatments.

Skills

Clinical decision-making

Patient education

Exercise prescription

Evidence-based treatments

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Essential qualifications as per role

Job description

Overview

The MSK Band 5 Physiotherapist within the Single Point of Access (SPA) service plays a vital role in providing early assessment, triage, and management of patients presenting with musculoskeletal conditions. Operating as the first point of contact in the SPA team, you will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to ensure patients receive timely and appropriate care. This role involves comprehensive patient assessment, identification of urgent or complex cases requiring specialist intervention, and delivery of evidence-based physiotherapy treatment and advice. The Band 5 MSK physiotherapist supports the streamlining of patient pathways by facilitating direct access to appropriate services, reducing waiting times, and promoting self-management strategies to improve patient outcomes and reduce long-term disability.

This role offers a varied clinical caseload and opportunities for professional development in a supportive environment committed to high standards and excellent patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Clinical decision-making, patient education, and exercise prescription.
• Liaising with other healthcare professionals to coordinate seamless care within the community and secondary care settings.
• Assess patients with a broad range of musculoskeletal conditions, including acute injuries, fracture clinic follow-ups, post-operative rehabilitation, GP referrals, and patients requiring gym-based or hydrotherapy programs.
• Support patients from plastics and other specialties when appropriate.
• Deliver evidence-based treatments such as manual therapy and tailored exercise programs, promoting self-management to optimise recovery.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and contribute to service improvement projects and audits.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team to ensure timely, coordinated care and facilitate referrals to specialist services.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Minimum two years of NHS experience as a Healthcare Assistant (HCA) for sponsorship consideration (sponsorship only if criteria are met and visa expiry is within 3 months).
• You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated as essential in the person specification to complete pre-employment checks.
• Evidence of essential qualifications and documents as required by the role.

Organisation & Sites

We provide hospital services from two acute sites—Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale, as well as over 80 other community-based settings and care in patients\' homes.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented.

Additional information

For the most up-to-date information on visa requirements and eligibility, please check online to determine whether you can apply.