Specialist Senior Physiotherapist

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Ashington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as a Specialist Senior Physiotherapist in a forward-thinking healthcare organization. This role offers the chance to work in a collaborative environment, providing expert musculoskeletal physiotherapy and post-operative care. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a commitment to professional development. With a focus on quality patient care, this position allows for involvement in education, research, and service development. Join a dedicated team in a region known for its high quality of life and excellent community resources, making a meaningful impact on patient outcomes.

Benefits

Supportive work environment

Continuous professional development opportunities

High standard of patient care

Access to various clinics across Northumberland

Qualifications

• Significant experience in musculoskeletal physiotherapy, including post-operative care.
• Evidence of continuous professional development and postgraduate training.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of patients with musculoskeletal conditions.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to develop services.

Skills

Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy

Post-operative Care

Communication Skills

Clinical Supervision

Patient Assessment

Education

Postgraduate Training

First Contact Practitioner Roadmap

Job description

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An exciting opportunity has arisen to recruit a Band 7 Musculoskeletal (MSK) Physiotherapist to work in JMAPS (Joint Musculoskeletal And Pain Service), our First Contact Musculoskeletal team. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, skilled, and have significant experience in musculoskeletal physiotherapy, including post-operative care. Completion of the First Contact Practitioner (Musculoskeletal) Roadmap is desirable.

The post may require assessment centre or psychometric testing. Please note: the vacancy may close early if there are many applicants. All interviews will be face-to-face.

Successful applicants will provide musculoskeletal physiotherapy, including post-operative care, in JMAPS and may also cover clinics within Northumberland. The role involves expert assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of patients with musculoskeletal conditions, including telephone consultations.

JMAPS provides physiotherapy services across Northumberland at various sites including Berwick Infirmary, Alnwick Infirmary, Wansbeck General Hospital, Blyth Hospital, Hexham Hospital, and some GP practices. The post is based at Wansbeck General Hospital but may require work at other sites based on service needs.

Applicants should demonstrate excellent communication skills for MDT collaboration, experience in supervision, education, and training of junior staff, and involvement in student education, research, and audits. Providing clinical supervision is also expected.

Evidence of continuous professional development and postgraduate training is required. The post involves working collaboratively with senior leadership to develop services.

Northumbria Healthcare manages multiple hospitals and clinics across a large geographical area, leading in innovation and quality. We offer a supportive environment, excellent staff experience, and a high standard of patient care. The area boasts a high quality of life, with good schools, history, and leisure options. This is the Northumbria Way!

For more details or informal visits, contact Kathy Mills, MSK and FCP Physiotherapy Manager, at [e-mail] or 01670 564010.