Specialist Physiotherapist - MSK

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Job summary

A leading NHS teaching hospital is seeking a Specialist Physiotherapist in MSK, offering opportunities to develop skills in diverse areas such as Hand Therapy and Orthopaedics. The role involves patient assessment, treatment planning, and collaboration within multidisciplinary teams to provide high-quality care.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration and a degree in Physiotherapy are required.
• Evidence of CPD in relevant areas is essential.
• Experience in NHS and varied rotational posts is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist physiotherapy assessments and treatments within MSK services.
• Work autonomously and manage your own caseload without supervision.
• Contribute to the delivery of Department training and educational sessions.

Skills

Patient assessment

Treatment planning

Communication

Teamwork

Hydrotherapy

Education

Degree in Physiotherapy

HCPC registration

CPD evidence in relevant areas

Member of the CSP

Clinical educator course completed

Job description

Main area MSK Grade Band 6 Contract Permanent: Rotational Post Hours

• Full time
• Part time

37.5 hours per week (Applications are welcomed for part time) Job ref 438-PB3111

Employer Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Royal Preston Hospital Town Preston Salary £37,338 - £44,962 per annum, pro rata for part time Salary period Yearly Closing 22/06/2025 23:59 Interview date 08/07/2025

Specialist Physiotherapist - MSK

Band 6

Job overview

Are you looking to develop your physiotherapy assessment and treatment skills in MSK services at a large teaching hospital? Do you want opportunities to work within a Major Trauma Centre? If so, this may be the role for you!

This specialist rotational MSK post offer opportunities in Hand Therapy, Trauma Orthopaedics, Elective Orthopaedics, MSK Outpatients and Occupational Health MSK services. In each 6-month rotation you will be supported by an experienced, established, specialist team and will have opportunities to support in the development of others including graduate therapists and students.

The majority of our outpatient referrals are acute injuries and post-operative, and as such we have close links with our orthopaedic colleagues.

In addition to MSK, you will have opportunity to develop skills in; the delivery of gym classes, delivery of hydrotherapy classes, DSE and workplace assessments, hand therapy and splinting in our outpatient rotations.

The orthopaedic ward rotations include elective orthopaedics at Chorley Hospital, the trauma orthopaedic wards are based at Royal Preston Hospital and include the major trauma ward.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual with an aspiration to innovate and improve all aspects of care delivery within the musculoskeletal outpatient physiotherapy services based across two sites at Royal Preston and Chorley District Hospitals.

Main duties of the job

The organisation, clinical management structure and culture provide a supported work environment where you can develop your skills and knowledge and play a key role in the delivery of high quality health care. We have a dedicated Health Academy and learning and development of staff within the trust is very much encouraged and supported.

In recognition of the need for enhanced provision, the Integrated Therapy Service is looking to move towards 7 day working, Elective orthopaedics currently deliver a 6 day service including Saturdays and as such you will be expected to support this model of care.

The role will primarily involve the delivery of therapeutic healthcare in the following areas:

• MSK Outpatient – General 1:1 Assessment and Treatment.
• Hydrotherapy
• Gymnasium Class Rehabilitation – Upper (Shoulder), Lower Limb (ACL & LL) and Spinal
• Elective Orthopaedics
• Hand Therapy
• Occupational Health

Working for our organisation

We have 10000 fantastic people working hard to deliver quality services to our patients. Whatever your role, you help look after 370,000 people in our local area & give specialist care to 1.5 million people across Lancashire & Cumbria.

Working with us gives you the knowledge and sense of pride that every activity you do genuinely does make a difference to support our patients & staff, ensuring we keep thriving & delivering outstanding healthcare right across our local towns.

You’ll make an impact, be challenged to think differently, be bold & help innovate to keep improving things. Everything we do centres around patient care and enhancing their experience which means your role is pivotal and something really to be proud of.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Duties include, but are not limited to:

· To work as an autonomous practitioner, taking responsibility for the management of patients on own caseload without direct supervision.

· To work as an individual within the outpatient physiotherapy teams, providing specialist assessment, diagnosis, treatment and advise for a range of conditions and complexities.

· To work within a specialist multidisciplinary on the elective orthopaedic and trauma orthopaedic wards and support safe and effective discharge from the hospital.

· To regularly assist in the planning and delivery of departmental training and educational sessions, to further professional and personal development of self and others, working with the support of senior staff members if required.

· To support the learning and development of junior physiotherapists and student physiotherapist working within the department.

· To maintain accurate clinical records in line with the trust and professional body codes of practice.

· To develop effective communication links with patients, carers and all associated members of the specialist multidisciplinary teams in relation to the patient care and conditions.

· To participate in research and audit within the departments and to take initiative on areas that would benefit from further research or audit.

Please note that the interview date may be subject to change

Person specification

Qualifications & Education

• HCPC registration.
• Degree in Physiotherapy.
• Evidence of CPD in relevant areas.
• Member of the CSP.
• Clinical educator course completed
• Attendance of relevant post graduate courses

Knowledge & Experience

• Experience in the NHS as a Physiotherapist.
• Varied experience of relevant rotational posts including musculoskeletal outpatients
• Understanding of clinical audit/ research/ outcome measures
• Experience of MDT working
• Knowledge of a broad range of musculoskeletal conditions and current evidence-based practice.
• Supervision of Physiotherapy assistants or students.
• Evidence of developing others
• Post graduate training courses.
• Experience of participation in research and audits.

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Name Lucy Wood Job title Clinical Lead Physiotherapist Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 01257 247077 Additional information

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