Specialist Physiotherapist

St George's University Hospitals; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading teaching hospital in Camden Town is seeking an experienced physiotherapist to provide high-standing services to outpatients. The ideal candidate will perform musculoskeletal assessments, supervise junior staff, and participate in departmental research. Opportunities for personal and professional development are abundant, making it an excellent environment for growth in physiotherapy.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• Experience in musculoskeletal physiotherapy.
• Ability to work autonomously as a practitioner.
• Teaching experience with physiotherapy students.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality physiotherapy service to various patient groups.
• Supervise and teach junior staff and students.
• Participate in departmental research and audits.
• Assist in operational management of the team.

Skills

Musculoskeletal assessment

Teaching and supervision

Evidence-based practice

Job description

To provide a high standard physiotherapy service to outpatients, plastics, women's health, hand therapy patients and GP clinics. The post-holder may be required to work across St George's Hospital, St Johns Therapy Centre, Queen Mary's Roehampton and Primary care locations.

• To undertake a specialised musculoskeletal assessment of patients including those with complex presentations and from this assessment formulate a treatment plan and carry out this treatment as an autonomous practitioner.
• To supervise and teach recently qualified physiotherapists/physiotherapy students/assistants and other members of the MDT.
• To undertake evidence-based projects, including making recommendations for change in practice and participating in departmental research and audit as appropriate.
• To deputise for physiotherapy team leaders in operational management.

Working for our organisation: Successful candidates will work for a leading MSK outpatient department. As a teaching hospital they will have lots of opportunity for personal and professional development and have the opportunity to work with experienced physiotherapy practitioners.