Specialist Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist

South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Foundation Trust in Barnsley is seeking a motivated Specialist Physiotherapist to join their Musculoskeletal team. The role involves managing a specialized clinical caseload, supervising staff, and providing evidence-based treatments for patients with musculoskeletal conditions. Ideal candidates should demonstrate flexibility in working hours and be committed to ongoing professional development. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to high-quality patient care in a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in musculoskeletal conditions treatment and management.
• Ability to work in community outpatient clinics and GP practices.
• Flexibility around working times including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Manage a specialized clinical caseload of patients.
• Supervise rotational Physiotherapists and students.
• Provide in-service training and specialist advice.

Skills

Assessment of musculoskeletal conditions

Autonomous practice

Flexible working hours

Supervision and training

Evidence-based practice

Education

Degree in Physiotherapy

Job description

As a specialist Physiotherapist you will be an integral member of the Musculoskeletal team. You will carry a specialised clinical caseload and undertake specialist assessment, treatment and advice to patients often with complex presentations, working as an autonomous practitioner.

You will also be responsible for supervision of Rotational Physiotherapists, exercise instructor and student Physiotherapists providing in service training to rotational Physiotherapists. specialist advice to staff, patients and carers

You will be supported to develop with regular caseload and clinical supervision providing evidence of ongoing CPD and striving to provide a high standard of evidence-based practice.

You will be expected to be flexible around working times which may include evening and weekend working.

All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to have their up-to-date flu vaccination to protect staff and patients.

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We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Physiotherapist who has a special interest in the treatment of musculoskeletal conditions to join our dynamic and forward-thinking Musculoskeletal outpatients service in Barnsley.

You will be part of a specialist team consisting of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapists, Advanced Practitioners, exercise instructor and GPsi offering a comprehensive and integrated patient centred approach to treatment and management of MSK conditions. Assessment and management are supported by a team of expert clinicians who will encourage staff development at every level.

You will have a varied caseload which could include working in community out-patient clinics, GP practices, hydrotherapy and group sessions, so previous experience in these areas would be advantageous.

We are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.

Our mission is to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.

We encourage and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.

Being a foundation Trust means were accountable to our members, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people (including staff) are members of our Trust.

Join us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and help each year.