Rotational Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist

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Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Rotational Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist to manage a clinical caseload and supervise staff. The role offers structured rotations, leadership development, and opportunities for teaching. Candidates must have relevant qualifications and experience in MSK physiotherapy.

Benefits

Structured rotations in MSK Out patients

Opportunities for leadership development

In-service training programme

Qualifications

• HCPC registration as a physiotherapist required.
• Significant MSK experience at Band 5 or 6 level.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a diverse caseload of musculoskeletal cases.
• Manage all referrals for adult MSK conditions.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Time Management

Empathy

Education

Diploma or Degree in physiotherapy

Tools

IT skills

Job description

Employer Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Dorset County Hospital Town Dorchester Salary Per Annum Closing 27/05/2025 23:59

Rotational Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist

NHS AfC: Band 5/6

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Job overview

Rotational Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist

Grade: Band 5 or Band 6

Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Part time and flexible working hours will be considered)

Are you an experienced Band 5 or established band 6 Musculoskeletal (MSK) Physiotherapist looking for a new challenge in your career?

If the answer is yes, we are offering a great opportunity for someone looking to take their next steps in the dynamic field of MSK physiotherapy.

JOB PURPOSE

The specialist physiotherapist is an experienced clinician who carries and independently manages a full specialist clinical caseload. They are responsible for supervising designated members of staff within the specialist team.

• In conjunction with the Team Lead, the post holder participates in a rolling programme of education, clinical evaluation, audit and research across the speciality.
• The post holder may be required to work at any of the sites within the Trust with a base at Charlton Down Therapies Centre or Weymouth Community Hospital.
• To fully participate in whatever pattern of working is required by the service in the future.
• The post holder may be required to work at weekends on a roster basis as part of 7 day working.
• Once deemed competent the post holder will be required to participate in weekend working.
• Band 5 to Band 6 accelerator programme will be considered for the right candidate.

Main duties of the job

You will…

• Be expected to maintain a diverse and considerable caseload of musculoskeletal cases, operating at a senior level with clinical autonomy.
• Manage all referrals for adult MSK conditions, including those received as adult self-referrals, and from primary, secondary and tertiary care services, local MSK interface services, and local first contact practitioners.
• We currently offer virtual appointments in line with CSP guidelines and so positive engagement to deliver tele-rehabilitation successfully will be a key requirement of the role.
• It is expected that you would contribute to covering the in-patient therapy weekend rota, this will be dependent on experience.

You have...

• HCPC registration as a physiotherapist
• Significant MSK experience at Band 5 or band 6 level (for band 6 post)
• A growth mind set, and a willingness to be fully involved in service development opportunities.

Working for our organisation

We can offer you…

• Structured rotations in MSK Out patients, Orthopaedics, Paediatric MSK, and hydrotherapy. Optional rotation into Pelvic Health Physiotherapy.
• Opportunities to develop your leadership skills through appraisal and supervision of junior staff and students.
• Opportunities to provide teaching and development to your peers.
• A structured in service training programme alongside a directed training package for each rotation.
• Your development will be overseen by Band 8 and 7 therapists who currently deliver advanced practice clinics.

As a department we are constantly thriving to develop our services, and have been instrumental locally in developing first contact practitioner roles, and virtual options for rehabilitation class delivery during the Covid 19 pandemic (e.g. Virtual Escape pain) and most recently supporting the high flow Orthopaedic Outpatient clinics.

We are a Trust that celebrates diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We would welcome applications from people in groups which are under-represented in our organisation.

A full driving license and access to a car is essential.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.

For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.

Person specification

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

• Diploma or Degree in physiotherapy
• Registered as a Physiotherapist with The Health Professions
• CSP member

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

• An understanding of evidence based practice pertaining to Physiotherapy
• Awareness of national guidelines and standards relevant to Physiotherapy
• Understanding of clinical governance and its implication for Physiotherapy
• Understanding of the legal responsibilities of the profession
• A broad range of undergraduate experience in all core specialities of Physiotherapy
• Experience and ability to work collaboratively within MPT
• Awareness and understanding of NHS structure, current issues and developments
• Previous experience at band 5 level
• Experience of clinical practice in an NHS environment
• Experience of participating in audit and evidence based projects
• Evidence of actively participating in in-service training and MDT groups, and evaluating effectiveness of training
• Research experience
• Experience in managing limited resources and high workloads

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• The ability to discuss clinical reasoning in the management of cases
• The ability to identify and act upon adverse clinical signs
• Able to communicate complex information to patients, carers, other health professionals and team
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Good time management skills with ability to organise, prioritise and delegate
• Ability to self -direct learning, be critical and evaluate own learning needs, demonstrated in a CPD portfolio
• Able to provide a high standard of clear concise, written and verbal reports in English
• IT skills, including using hospital databases, word processing, excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to manage own stress and work in a stressful and unpredictable environment. To show empathy and fairness to give support to others
• IT skills – ability to create and/or format data and/or complex spreadsheets using computerised systems
• Demonstrates excellent motivational skills

OTHER

• Self-motivated with a clear understanding of the role
• Demonstrate professional independence
• Work across sites in a flexible manner and adapt to changing environments
• Physically fit and able to comply with Trusts moving and handling guidelines, therapeutic handling
• Professional manner and appearance
• Available for on-call, weekend duties and altered working patterns here clinically appropriate

Our Mission

Outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them.

Our Vision

Dorset County Hospital, working with our health and social care partners, will be at the heart of improving the well-being of our communities.

Our Values

We are a Trust that celebrates diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We would welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.

For more information, please use the link below to read our joint strategy for Dorset County Hospital and Dorset Healthcare.

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT INFORMATION CAREFULLY BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

Please read the job description and person specification carefully to ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills and experience required.

The closing date/interview date is subject to amendment; this vacancy may therefore expire at short notice, so we recommend that you submit an application at your earliest convenience. We reserve the right to close any vacancies without notice.

Shortlisted applicants will be contacted via email; therefore it is important that you check your personal email account regularly.

Unfortunately we are unable to respond to every application; if we do not contact you within 4 weeks of the closing date, please be advised that you not have been shortlisted on this occasion.

You can contact us on 01305 254655 to find out whether you have been shortlisted or if you would like feedback.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name Mike Peak Job title Team Lead, Senior Physiotherapist Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 01305 255314 Additional information

Mike Peak, Lead Physiotherapist MSK Outpatients, [e-mail], 01305 255314

Clare Ruston, Lead Physiotherapist MSK Outpatients on 01305 255314 or [e-mail]