Advanced MSK Physiotherapist

CDDFT Charity; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in County Durham is seeking an Advanced MSK Physiotherapist to join their dynamic team. The role involves providing expert clinical intervention, managing musculoskeletal disorders, and contributing to service evaluation and clinical leadership. Opportunities for professional development and a supportive work culture are emphasized. Applicants should hold a BSc in Physiotherapy and have comprehensive experience in MSK settings.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing patient group classes.
• Experience of clinical supervision of staff and students.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment and management of musculoskeletal disorders.
• Contribute to service evaluation and clinical leadership.
• Deliver individual physiotherapy treatment programmes.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Clinical Knowledge

Education

BSc Physiotherapy

Post graduate MSK training to MSc

Job description

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

Advanced MSK Physiotherapist

The closing date is 26 May 2025

We are looking for a dynamic and highly skilled MSKphysiotherapist (Band 7) to join our friendly,

supportive and successful MSK team in County Durham andDarlington NHS Foundation Trust.

This post will cover Adult Physiotherapy Department at ShotleyBridge hospital.

As part of the established MSK team you will provide expertclinical intervention for these patients

while acting as a source of expertise within thePhysiotherapy team.

The iMSK service comprises of Upper & Lower limb,Spinal, A&E, Hand and Rheumatology ESPs, Junior,

Senior and Advanced Physiotherapists providing a robusttraining and supervision framework for all

staff.

The post holder has opportunities to develop clinical andleadership skills working alongside other

colleagues and ESP physiotherapists. CPDopportunities are offered which can be tailored to your needs.

Main duties of the job

You will work as part of a team providing a comprehensiveservice within our musculoskeletalpathways.

You will have the responsibility for the assessment andmanagement of musculoskeletal disorders. Thecaseload, which includes patients with long-term conditions,comorbidities and multi-factorial needsare referred from both primary and secondary care.

You will be expected to contribute to service evaluation,audit and provide day to day clinicalleadership to our senior and junior physiotherapists.

You will be expected to provide training, education,mentorship and appraisal for staff and students. Aspart of the role you will contribute to the development ofprofessional practice and the transformationand evaluation of service, supporting research andinnovation across the service.

You will work closely with and be supported by your peers,FCP and ESP Practitioners, the Governanceand Operational team.

CDDFT MSK Physiotherapy team has a strong supportive culturefor personal and professionaldevelopment, clinical supervision and opportunities forprogression. We commit to our employeeswellbeing though agile working, on-goingdevelopment and established support networks.

About us

If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager

You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks

We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented

Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents

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For the most up-to-date information on visa requirements and eligibility, please check online to determine whether you can apply.

From April 9th 2025 - Healthcare assistants - You must have a minimum of two yearsof experience working within the NHS as a HCA for the Trust to considersponsorship (we will only consider sponsorship if you meet this criteria andhave a current visa expiring within 3 months)

Job responsibilities

This post has a nominal base within the Adult PhysiotherapyOutpatients Department at Shotley Bridge community hospital. The job description, also includes the abilityto work anywhere within the Trust.

You will report directly to the Operational Lead of MSKservices North Durham.

The post holder will have a high level of clinical knowledgeand skills to provide assessment andtreatment of patients who have a wide range ofmusculoskeletal conditions. You will deliver individualphysiotherapy treatment programmes based upon soundknowledge of evidence based practice andclinical reasoning.

The post holder would benefit in holding an injectiontherapy qualification. Injection therapy could also be a developmentopportunity if the post holder does not hold the qualification.

You will work as part of the MSK Integrated MusculoskeletalTeam and will have access to specialistadvice from ESP staff. The post holder will accept clinicalresponsibility of a designated caseload and organise effectively with regardsto clinical priorities and use of time.

You will clinically support junior staff and students,delegating activities appropriately and monitoringthe quality of care given via clinical supervision, mentorshipand audit.

The post holder will act as key communication link for aPCN.

You will be able, as part of CPD, to develop your clinicalskills by liaising with and obtaining advice fromspecialists within the team. You will have opportunity to beinvolved with quality improvement projectsled by our ESP & FCP clinical interest groups.

You will have opportunities to develop leadership skills inconjunction with clinical skills.

The department has a track record for staff wellbeingsupport following all local CDDFT guidance, youwill have access to a well-being hub with the North East& North Cumbria Integrated Care System (NENCICS) and you can be invited to the North East NHS outdoorwellbeing group.

CDIMS are committed to working collaboratively with the NENCICS reviewing workforce planning andMSK projects.

CDIMS has a robust intranet physiotherapy site which isconstantly developing which provides guidance on all local MSK pathways,protocols and evidence based leaflets for your use as a resources.

You will have access to rehabmypatient program forindividualised exercise prescriptions for your patients, together withevidenced based leaflets on our intranet produced by the teams special interestgroups. These can be accessed in paper form or electronic versions according topatients individual needs.

In addition we can offer support to physiotherapistsrequiring a return to practice placement for HCPC re - registration through anhonorary contract, can also indicate on your application if you wish to beconsidered for this process.

For any further information about the roleplease contact Claire Jacobs on [e-mail] or 07717631822

Person Specification

Special Skills & Knowledge

• Up to date knowledge of professional practice and new research in management of MSK and rheumatological conditions. An understanding of legal responsibilities within the profession Able to present information, written and orally in a clear and logical manner Ability to organise and prioritise and work to 18 RTT. Clear ability to manage waiting list pressures. Ability to maintain high levels of concentration and analysis of presenting symptoms from patients Excellent communication skills both written and verbality. IT skills
• Innovative approach to working life Able to use own initiative appropriately to enhance service delivery Presentational skills. Knowledge, evidence and application of audit and research

Statutory Registration

• HCPC registered
• CSP registered

Experience

• Comprehensive experience including core competencies within musculoskeletal, neurology and pain management within the NHS setting. Experience of managing patient group classes. Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team and positively implement change. Evidence of communication skills within a wide variety of settings
• Experience of clinical supervision of staff and students Experience of Cognitive behavioural therapy and Bio psycho-social model of care.

Qualifications

• BSc Physiotherapy or equivalent. Continuing Professional Development diary including evidence of reflective practice, post grad training to modular masters level and clinical experience in the field. Comprehensive experience in MSK outpatient setting
• Recognised relevant academic qualification in relation to MSK conditions Injection therapy competent (MSc level training) An understanding of County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust, its culture, strategic direction, achievements and NHS standing. Appropriate post graduate MSK training to MSc (or equivalent) level

Special Requirements

• Able to travel across Trust sites to meet the requirements of the post
• Experience of SystmOne for clinical note keeping. Experience of using EPR.

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.

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

£46,148 to £52,809 a yearper annum, pro rata