MSK Physiotherapist

A B6 Vacancy has arisen within our MSK Services Team for a MSK physiotherapist in the Forest of Dean. This post would suit an enthusiastic physiotherapist who is dynamic, innovative and passionate about MSK physiotherapy and to supervise and mentor more junior therapists.

What we offer:

• A monthly locality in-service program
• X2 full day MSK training days
• Full training and support with one to one mentorship, clinical supervision, peer review
• Wide variety of MSK clinical presentations referred from orthopaedics, advanced Practitioners, GPs, and patient Self-referral.
• Potential to specialise in hands, vestibular and pelvic health

The post holder will hold an independent caseload and work closely and collaboratively colleagues in GHC and Countywide in addition to the local MSK Team.

Based in the new Forest of Dean hospital with potential out-reach to Lydney. This role is offered on a permanent basis. The hours are part-time, 22.5 hours per week.

• A Band 6 physiotherapist participates as a member of the physiotherapy team independently managing a specialised clinical caseload.
• The post holder has no budgetary responsibility.
• They are expected to have supervisory and teaching responsibility for more junior members of staff and student

We have a skilled and dedicated workforce of over 5000 colleagues working in a diverse range of services over 55 sites and within people's homes. We strive to enable a welcoming workplace culture that builds and celebrates civility, inclusivity and diversity, while providing a sense of belonging and trust.

Annual Staff Surveys, Regular Pulse Surveys And Other Engagement Opportunities Provide Our People With Lots Of Opportunity To Tell Us About Their Experiences Of Working With Us.

• 72% of colleagues would recommend the Trust as a place to work, ranking us 1st for Provider Trusts in the South West region on this question.
• 76% would recommend the standard of care provided in our services if a friend or relative needed treatment, also ranking us 1st in the South West region.
• 81% said that care of patients and service users is the Trust's priority, compared with an average in comparable NHS Trusts in England of 64%.

• The post holder will fully develop their independent clinical practices and supervisory skills support by Gloucestershire Health and Care Services clinical and managerial Physiotherapy networks.
• The Clinical, professional, Leadership & Management aspects of the role are detailed in the Job Description and Service Specification.

Essential

• Registration with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• CSP
• Relevant Post Graduate Training and or Courses

Essential

• Evidence of MSK work related Experience.
• Experience of or Awareness of NHS working

Desirable

• Supervision of other qualified or non-qualified staff