Static MSK Physiotherapist

North West Borough Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Liverpool City Region, St Helens; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 5 Community MSK Physiotherapist to join our expanding service across Knowsley and St Helens. You will manage a caseload, perform MSK assessments and deliver evidence-based treatment plans in a supportive multidisciplinary environment.

This role is ideal for newly qualified physiotherapists or those seeking to develop their career, with access to regular supervision, training and development opportunities to advance clinical skills and

Responsibilities

• Undertaking comprehensive MSK assessments and developing individualised treatment and rehabilitation plans.

Skills

MSK assessment

Patient-centred care

Team collaboration

Newly qualified welcome

Job description

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust celebrates diversity and promotes equal opportunities; we are committed to challenging and eliminating racism and other forms of discrimination and advancing and promoting equality of opportunity in the provision of services and creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We believe that everyone has the right to be treated with dignity and respect.

We take positive action to support disadvantaged groups and also particularly encourage applications from ethnically diverse, disabled and LGBTQIA+ people that are under-represented in our workforce. Furthermore we welcome applications from reservists and ex-armed forces personnel as we recognise the benefits of the values, skills, training and experience that they bring to their work with us. We encourage all applicants to share their equality information with us.

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Identity verification

Candidates attending interview will be required to provide original photographic identification where available. Where suitable photographic identification is not available, a photograph will be taken at interview for identity verification purposes. Successful candidates will also be required to complete digital identity and right to work checks via TrustID, including facial recognition and image matching technology, to verify the identity throughout the recruitment and onboarding process. Identity verification will also be undertaken on the first day of employment in line with NHS employment check requirements.

Job overview

Join our Community MSK Team and help make a difference to patients across Knowsley and St Helens.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and patient-focused Band 5 Physiotherapist to join our expanding Musculoskeletal (MSK) service. This is an excellent opportunity for newly qualified physiotherapists or those seeking to develop their career within a supportive multidisciplinary environment.

Working across community settings, you will provide high-quality physiotherapy assessment, treatment and rehabilitation for patients presenting with a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions. You will be supported by experienced Band 6 and Band 7 clinicians and have access to regular supervision, training and development opportunities to help you progress your clinical skills and career.

Job Overview

As a Band 5 Community MSK Physiotherapist, you will manage your own caseload of patients, undertaking comprehensive assessments and delivering evidence-based treatment plans tailored to individual patient needs. You will adopt a holistic, patient-centred approach, supporting people to improve function, reduce pain and achieve their personal rehabilitation goals.

You will work closely with GPs, Advanced Practitioners other healthcare professionals to ensure patients receive seamless, coordinated care. The role offers opportunities to work to service development, audit and quality improvement initiatives.

Main duties of the job

Key responsibilities include:

1. Undertaking comprehensive MSK assessments and developing individualised treatment and rehabilitation plans.