Rotational Physiotherapist (Outpatients)

Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Sutton-in-Ashfield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Physiotherapist to join their Musculoskeletal Service on a fixed-term basis. The role includes providing high-quality physiotherapy interventions, assessing and treating patients, and contributing to patient care improvement. Applicants should have MSK experience and must be comfortable working autonomously in a dynamic clinic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a busy physiotherapy service.
• Ability to assess and treat patients with acute and chronic conditions.
• Evidence-based practice skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality physiotherapy interventions for patients.
• Assess, treat, and advise patients with complex conditions.
• Deliver training to staff as required.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of patient care.

Skills

MSK experience

Autonomous working

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Physiotherapist to join our Musculoskeletal (MSK) Service on a fixed-term basis to cover maternity leave. This role is based in Clinic 10 at King’s Mill Hospital and offers the chance to work within a dynamic and busy environment. Referrals into the service come from A&E, fracture clinics, Trauma & Orthopaedics wards, and primary care, so applicants must have previous MSK experience and be confident working autonomously.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, effective physiotherapy interventions for inpatients and outpatients to maximise functional ability and health outcomes.
• Assess, treat, and advise patients with acute or chronic conditions, including those with complex presentations, using evidence-based practice.
• Rotate every 9 months across:
  • MSK Outpatients
  • Orthopaedic Inpatients
  • Rheumatology Outpatients
  • Paediatric MSK Outpatients
• Deliver training and education to physiotherapy, occupational therapy, medical, nursing, and other professional staff/students as required.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and support the provision of the highest quality patient care.

This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills and expertise within a supportive team, while making a real difference to patient care.

To understand the role in more detail, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.