Static Band 6 MSk Physiotherapist

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in the City of London is seeking a motivated Band 6 Physiotherapist to provide high-quality therapy services to musculoskeletal outpatients. The role involves collaboration with other health professionals, providing advice on assessments and treatments, and offering clinical supervision. Candidates should have at least 2 years of experience. Benefits include flexible working, generous leave, and a strong focus on career development.

Benefits

Flexible working options

NHS pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Career development focus

Blue Light Card discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in providing therapy services to musculoskeletal outpatients.
• Ability to provide specialist advice on musculoskeletal assessment and treatment.

Responsibilities

• Provide a high standard of therapy service to musculoskeletal outpatients.
• Act as a source of expertise in the management of musculoskeletal conditions.
• Provide clinical supervision and training to peers and students.

Skills

Musculoskeletal assessment

Clinical supervision

Collaboration

Therapeutic expertise

Education

Qualified physiotherapist with at least 2 years experience

Job description

Overview

You will be integrating into a network of highly skilled practitioners encompassing advanced practice physiotherapists to Band 4 exercise instructors. You will work collaboratively with our clinical Band 7 physiotherapists in all departments, who offer mentoring, supervision and injection therapy. We receive referrals from GP's, the orthopaedic assessment service, first contract practitioners and other secondary care departments. Provide a high standard of therapy service to musculoskeletal outpatients. Provide specialist advice regarding the musculoskeletal assessment, diagnosis and treatment for patients referred to the service. Participate in the development of the Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Service. Actively participate in their own clinical development. Act as a source of expertise in the management of musculoskeletal conditions. Provide an advisory service to patients, carers, other physiotherapists and osteopaths, other health care professionals and the primary healthcare team including GPs. Be responsible for the safe and correct use of equipment within the department. Provide clinical supervision, support and training to Peers, Band 5 physiotherapists and osteopaths, students, and Exercise Instructors.

Responsibilities

• Provide a high standard of therapy service to musculoskeletal outpatients.
• Provide specialist advice regarding the musculoskeletal assessment, diagnosis and treatment for patients referred to the service.
• Participate in the development of the Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Service.
• Actively participate in their own clinical development.
• Act as a source of expertise in the management of musculoskeletal conditions.
• Provide an advisory service to patients, carers, other physiotherapists and osteopaths, other health care professionals and the primary healthcare team including GPs.
• Be responsible for the safe and correct use of equipment within the department.
• Provide clinical supervision, support and training to Peers, Band 5 physiotherapists and osteopaths, students, and Exercise Instructors.

Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Physiotherapist to join Somerset NHS Foundation Trust in the Sedgemoor Hub, based at Bridgwater Hospital. We are looking to recruit a motivated, enthusiastic and forward thinking qualified physiotherapist with at least 2 years experience.

Benefits

• Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
• NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
• Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
• A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential
• Additionally, you\'ll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.
• We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breath taking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London. The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it\'s a great place to build both your career and your future. Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.