Specialist MSK Physiotherapist

Central London Community Health Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A community healthcare trust in London is seeking an experienced Band 6 Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist to join their team. This role requires effective manual skills, experience in outpatient settings, and a valid UK driving license. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing high-quality clinical care and supporting equitable access for all patients. Salary ranges from £44,485 to £52,521, and flexible working options are available.

Benefits

Comprehensive induction

Car lease scheme

Flexible working options

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Evidence of continuous professional and personal development required.
• Experience of working in an outpatient department is mandatory.
• Experience at Band 6 level preferred.

Responsibilities

• Be professional and accountable for management of patients.
• Provide equitable service for patients and undertake assessments.
• Demonstrate compassion and sensitivity in patient care.

Skills

Effective physiotherapy manual skills

Knowledge of Clinical Governance

Presentation skills for training sessions

Education

BSc Degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy

Registration with the Health Professions Council

Job description

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Band 6 physiotherapist looking for the next step in the progression of their career to join the Musculoskeletal Service at Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust as a Band 6 Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist. CLCH is one of the largest community trusts.

The successfully candidate must hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)

Recruitment timeline: please note - With the holiday period fast approaching and the time needed for shortlisting, interviews are likely to take place in the New Year.

Main duties of the job

Be professional and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of your own work including the management of patients in your care.

Ensure a consistently high level of clinical care for the patients under your management and support your peers to do likewise.

Provide an equal and equitable service for all patients, including the harder to reach population groups.

Undertake a comprehensive assessment of patients, using investigative and analytical skills.

Be aware of your professional limitations, seeking support as necessary through supervision, discussion with peers/more senior colleagues and team case discussions.

Use a variety of assessment and treatment techniques appropriate to the patient, in accordance with evidence-based practice, national guidelines and trust and departmental policy (including manual handling and confidentiality).

Demonstrate compassion, empathy and sensitivity whilst providing an appropriate level of care for patients with acute and chronic, complex presentations (which may include victims of torture, mental health patients, etc.). Independently refer to a variety of other health agencies (e.g. other Physiotherapy Specialties, Podiatry, Biomechanics etc.) ensuring seamless care where possible. This may also include joint multi-disciplinary assessment.

About us

Just as we care about our patients' wellbeing, we care about yours!

We can offer you:

• A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
• Car lease scheme *T&C's apply
• Flexible working options
• Training, support and development in your career

To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits

Job responsibilities

Please refer to Job description and person specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

• BSc Degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy
• Evidence of continuous professional and personal development
• Registration with the Health Professions Council
• Member of a specialist group
• CSP membership

Experience

• Experience of working in an outpatient department
• Experience of working within NHS environment
• Experience of working with a wide range of patient conditions
• Research project carried out at undergraduate level
• Experience at Band 6 level

Skills & Knowledge

• Effective physiotherapy manual skills to assess and treat patients with neuromusculoskeletal conditions.
• To work at or towards M level standard towards a full Masters qualification
• Knowledge of Clinical Governance and its influence on Service Development
• Knowledge of recent research supporting or negating physiotherapy management of neuromusculoskeletal conditions
• Effective physiotherapy manual skills to assess and treat patients with neuromusculoskeletal conditions.
• To work at or towards M level standard towards a full Masters qualification
• Knowledge of NICE guidelines and the NSF's
• Presentation skills to lead and teach in-service training sessions

Key Attributes

• Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)

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.

£44,485 to £52,521 a yearper annum inclusive of HCAS