Static MSK Band 6 Physiotherapist

Are you a driven and motivated Physiotherapist looking to join an exciting MSK team?

Due to internal opportunities, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Physiotherapist to join Somerset NHS Foundation Trust in the Mendip Hub. We are looking to recruit a motivated, enthusiastic and forward-thinking qualified physiotherapist with at least 2 years experience.

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 GPs, the orthopaedic assessment service, first contact practitioners, and other secondary care departments.

We support our colleagues' development through flexible clinical support, a comprehensive in-service training program, protected 10% CPD time, and our annual clinical and service away day. This is to help our colleagues provide the latest evidence-based and patient-centred care.

Main duties of the job

1. Provide a high standard of therapy service to musculoskeletal outpatients.
2. Provide specialist advice regarding the musculoskeletal assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for patients referred to the service.
3. Participate in the development of the Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Service.
4. Actively participate in their own clinical development.
5. 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.
6. Be responsible for the safe and correct use of equipment within the department.
7. Provide clinical supervision, support, and training to peers, Band 5 physiotherapists and osteopaths, students, and exercise instructors.

About us

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

• 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.

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job description and person specification for more details about this fantastic role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Please see attached Job description.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.