Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist (Annex 21 will be considered)

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Band 6 MSK physiotherapist to join the Community MSK Assessment & Physiotherapy Service (CMAPS). CMAPS is a dynamic MSK service providing patient‑centred assessment, treatment and rehabilitation to the adult community of Dudley, in the heart of The Black Country. This innovative and forward‑thinking service comprises physiotherapists, Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioners, Clinical and Operational Leads, physiotherapy support workers and an administration team, who all strive to deliver holistic, outstanding MSK care.

The post involves assessing patients within a health centre setting utilising your clinical reasoning to manage a varied caseload including delivering MSK rehabilitation groups with support from peers, APP’s and Clinical Lead.

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• To perform comprehensive assessment of Musculoskeletal (MSK) patients to identify treatment targets based on sound clinical reasoning skills.
  
• To be confident in the use of a wide range of evidence‑based treatment techniques for multiple MSK pathologies.
  
• To be competent in assisting patients with pain management with a variety of approaches and skilled communication techniques.
  
• To be involved in teaching and audit in order to evaluate and improve service delivery.
  
• To assist senior colleagues in the development of the MSK service.
  

At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of “excellent health care, improved health for all”. We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.

As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work‑life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no‑one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high‑quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.

As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise.

Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.

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For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Paula Deacon | Job title: Clinical Team Lead | Email address: