Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist

NHS
Welshpool
2 days ago
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We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist to join our Powys Physiotherapy service within the North locality (Welshpool base).

You will take a lead role in the assessments and treatment of patients in the musculoskeletal service who may have a complex and/or chronic presentation.

To determine a clinical diagnosis and develop effective and appropriate treatment plans, maintaining records as an autonomous practitioner at all times.

To act as a source of expertise on the management of musculoskeletal and long-term conditions and provide advisory service to patients, peers and wider MDT.

To prioritise referrals on a daily basis.

To provide clinical leadership, supervision and training to band 5 Physiotherapists, Physiotherapy Technicians, Therapy Support Workers and Students.

To occasionally deputise for Team Lead when required.

To support the Team Lead with operational management.

To educate and advise carers/relatives

Main duties of the job

We are looking for enthusiastic, motivated and innovative individuals who have experience in the field of MSK.

The successful applicant will be expected:

To provide specialist MSK Physiotherapy to outpatients both face to face and virtually (video & telephone) to a variety of patients with a wide range musculoskeletal clinical needs.

To contribute to service development, support peers and on occasion lead on particular service development initiatives.

To provide supervision and teaching to Physiotherapy support workers, students and Band 5 Physiotherapists.

We are committed to the development of our MSK Physiotherapy staff and service. We support staff development through regular in-service training sessions as part of the Powys MSK forum, as well as clinical supervision sessions and appraisals. For the right candidate, we will offer full funding and study leave for relevant post graduate studies, such as MSK external courses, MSK related M-level modules or a full MSc course. This will be in line with your development plan and departmental training plan.

If you are considering relocating to this beautiful part of Wales, we may be able to help with relocation costs to support your move. Please contact us for more information.

About us

Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won't get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.

As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We're also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy 'life work' balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.

To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

We would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers; but even if you dont speak any Welsh, or want to develop your skills, dont worry: the health board will support you with training.

Person SpecificationQualifications

  • Degree in Physiotherapy
  • HCPC registration
  • Knowledge in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy assessment and rehabilitation
  • Evidence of postgraduate CPD relevant to speciality
  • Membership of CSP

Experience

  • Broad working knowledge of Physiotherapy techniques across all aspects of treatment
  • Experience of using IT packages
  • Ability to keep legible, clear and concise notes
  • Experience working in MSK department
  • Evidence of CPD
  • Evidence of postgraduate study
  • Evidence of involvement with relevant Clinical Interest group(s)
  • Previous Senior experience Band 5 rotational programme

Aptitude and abilities

  • Experience of working with Junior staff/ assistants/ students and to develop other staff both formally and informally
  • Ability to work independently
  • Able to work collaboratively within the physiotherapy team and with the wider MDT
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Committed to personal and team development
  • Able to cope with moderate physical exertion throughout the working day
  • Able to work flexibly, including possible 7 day working
  • Ability to speak welsh
  • Evidence of Involvement in research/ audit
  • Evidence of Involvement in research/ audit
  • Active professional involvement e.g: H&S, Branch network

Values

  • Demonstrate PTHB values
  • Team Player
  • Ability to work under pressure

Other

  • Self-motivated/flexible working and reliable
  • Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner

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.

£39,263 to £47,280 a yearper annum pro rata


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