Specialist Physiotherapist – (Non-rotational in MSK)

Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (RNOH) NHS Trust; Stanmore; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in the UK is seeking two experienced physiotherapists to work in a dynamic musculoskeletal team. Candidates should have at least three years of experience with a focus on MSK outpatients. Responsibilities include advanced assessment, delivering treatment, and contributing to service development. The role offers a supportive environment with opportunities for leadership and continuous professional development. Interested candidates can contact the team for informal visits and further details.

Qualifications

• 3 years postgraduate experience with at least 1 year in MSK outpatients.
• Experience in advanced physiotherapeutic assessment and diagnosis.
• Ability to supervise and educate physiotherapy students.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced physiotherapeutic assessments and deliver patient-focused treatment.
• Take responsibility for an autonomous caseload and clinical duties.
• Lead and supervise teams in the absence of the lead clinician.
• Conduct evidence-based audits and research projects.

Skills

Excellent clinical reasoning skills

Good organisational and communication skills

Ability to manage complex caseloads

Passionate about MDT working

Job description

We have two jobs available, one being permanent, and the other a 12‑month fixed term contract. We will recruit into both positions via this job link, and you will be asked your preference of job type.

We are looking for two experienced and proactive physiotherapists wishing to work in a tertiary musculoskeletal environment, assessing and treating patients with spinal and lower limb presentations. Our innovative and dynamic team includes clinical specialists and advanced physiotherapy practitioners. We place emphasis on ensuring appropriate support for our team in providing a robust induction to familiarise new staff with complex presentations specific to the tertiary caseload. We have an established education programme for all members of the team; offering dedicated time for in‑service training, supervision with senior members of the team, drop‑in sessions with clinical specialists and complex case discussions.

Our team is passionate about continuous development and dedicated to our AHP and trust strategy. This role would include opportunities to enhance leadership skills and contribute to service development.

Ideal Opportunity For Two Physiotherapists

• Have 3 years’ post graduate experience with at least 1 year in MSK outpatients
• Excellent clinical reasoning skills
• Good organisational and communication skills
• Enjoy a challenging and complex caseload
• Will benefit from being part of a supportive and dynamic team
• Passionate about MDT working

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced physiotherapeutic assessment of patients with diverse and complex conditions, provide a physiotherapy diagnosis and develop and deliver a patient‑focused treatment programme.
• Be responsible for own caseload working without direct supervision. All aspects of clinical duties will be undertaken as an autonomous practitioner. Supervision takes the form of regular formal training and clinical reasoning sessions, problem case sessions and peer review. Access to advice and support from senior colleagues is available if required.
• Supervise, educate and assess the performance of more rotational staff and physiotherapy students. Take a lead on the unit in the absence of lead clinician.
• Undertake evidence‑based audit and research projects to further own and team's clinical practice within each rotation. Make recommendations to the clinical lead/manager for changes to practice by team. Lead on the implementation of specific changes to practice.

Contact

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Catherine Buckleu Job title: Therapies Clinical Specialist Manager
Email address: [e-mail]
Telephone number: 0208 909 5790
Working days are Tuesday, Thursday & Friday.