Rotational MSK Physiotherapist

The post holder will be responsible for the effective organisation, prioritisation, and management of their own caseload within the musculoskeletal specialism, ensuring the appropriate use of clinical judgement to deliver timely and high-quality care.

The post-holder will support and supervise junior staff by assisting in prioritising caseloads and providing clinical advice on appropriate interventions for both routine and complex patient presentations on a daily basis. This role requires the ability to undertake comprehensive patient assessments, including those with diverse, complex, or multi-pathological musculoskeletal conditions.

The physiotherapist will apply clinical reasoning skills and manual assessment techniques to accurately diagnose patient conditions and formulate individualised, evidence-based treatment programmes. These treatment plans will incorporate a range of physiotherapeutic interventions such as manual therapy, exercise prescription, and patient education to facilitate rehabilitation and optimise outcomes.

Comprehensive discharge planning will also be developed in alignment with patient progress. Effective communication is essential in this role, encompassing the use of verbal and non-verbal methods to engage empathetically with patients, some of whom may have difficulties with understanding or communication and to collaborate efficiently with medical, nursing, and other multidisciplinary team members.

The post-holder will provide advice to colleagues on patient management and participate actively in multidisciplinary team meetings, representing the physiotherapy service as required. The post holder is accountable for maintaining accurate, comprehensive, and timely clinical records in accordance with professional, legal, and organisational standards.

They will contribute to service activity data collection, clinical audits, and quality improvement projects to support continuous service development and adherence to best practices. The post-holder is expected to engage in ongoing professional development to maintain and enhance clinical competencies, keeping abreast of new developments and integrating evidence-based innovations into practice.

Participation in staff training, presentations, and reflective practice is encouraged to promote a culture of learning within the team. Additionally, the physiotherapist may deputise for senior clinicians in managing issues that contribute to service planning and development.

They will liaise with senior colleagues to advise on physiotherapy service delivery and disseminate clinical guidelines across the Trust to ensure consistent, high standards of care. All duties must be performed in compliance with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Code of Conduct, as well as Trust policies and procedures, ensuring professional accountability and the delivery of safe, effective physiotherapy services.