Static MSK Physiotherapist

The Methodist Church in Britain; England; Remote; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Band 5 pathway

Clinical supervision

Training programmes

MSK skills

Flexible working

Community-based work

Supportive MDT

Job summary

The Methodist Church in Britain is seeking a Band 5 physiotherapist to join Mersey Care's community MSK service, managing a caseload and delivering assessment, treatment and rehabilitation plans in collaboration with GPs and advanced practitioners.

This post suits newly qualified therapists, with support from Band 6/7 clinicians and travel between community sites. HCPC registration or nearing registration is required.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in physiotherapy.
• HCPC registration or nearing registration.
• Experience with MSK functional assessment.
• Liaison with MDT and carers.
• Ability to travel between community sites.
• Evidence of CPD and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Undertake comprehensive MSK assessments and develop treatment and rehabilitation plans.
• Deliver evidence-based physiotherapy interventions and monitor patient progress.
• Support patients to self-manage and make informed decisions about their care.
• Prioritise referrals and manage a varied caseload safely.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team and communicate with GP/other professionals.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and participate in supervision and CPD.
• Assist in supervising students and staff; contribute to governance and audits.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Outcome measures

Communication

Teamwork

Mentorship

CPD

Time management

Auditing

Education

Degree or Diploma in Physiotherapy

Job description

This Band 5 physiotherapy post sits in Mersey Care's expanding community musculoskeletal service, where the postholder manages their own caseload. The work centres on assessing patients with a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions and delivering treatment and rehabilitation plans, alongside GPs and advanced practitioners. It suits newly qualified physiotherapists or those early in their career, supported by Band 6 and Band 7 clinicians and travelling between community sites. HCPC registration, or being close to it, is required.

What the job involves

• Undertake comprehensive MSK assessments and develop individualised treatment and rehabilitation plans
• Deliver evidence-based physiotherapy interventions and monitor patient progress across the care pathway
• Support patients to self-manage their conditions and make informed decisions about their care
• Prioritise referrals and manage a varied caseload safely and effectively
• Work within a multidisciplinary team to provide coordinated care
• Communicate with patients, carers, GPs and other healthcare professionals
• Maintain accurate clinical records in line with professional and organisational standards
• Take part in clinical supervision, appraisal, CPD and service improvement activities
• Assist in supervising and supporting students, support staff and colleagues where appropriate
• Contribute to audit, governance and quality improvement initiatives

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in physiotherapy

Registration & licences

• HCPC registration, or nearing registration

Experience

• Physiotherapy functional assessment
• Successful team working with the MDT, service users and carers
• Liaison with internal and external services and agencies
• Group and individual interventions with the client group

Skills & knowledge

• Clinical reasoning and formulating intervention plans
• Outcome measures, standard setting, audit and evaluation
• Clinical governance and clinical and environmental risk assessment
• Current best practice and evidence of CPD
• Communication and listening skills with the client group
• Understanding of mentorship, supervision and appraisal

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check

Other

• Person-centred approach and good time management
• IT literacy and ability to travel across community sites
• Values: continuous improvement, accountability, respect, enthusiasm and support

Nice to have

• Membership of a professional body
• Experience of service development, audit or research
• Experience of planning and facilitating therapeutic groups
• Familiarity with electronic patient records

Management and clinical leadership experience

Basic understanding of the Mental Capacity Act

Leadership skills to initiate and implement change

Professional skills for MDT partnership working and external liaison

What’s offered

• Structured Band 5 development pathway
• Regular clinical supervision and mentoring
• Access to internal and external training programmes
• Opportunities to develop specialist MSK skills
• Flexible working requests considered for all roles
• Varied community-based working
• Supportive and experienced multidisciplinary team