Specialist Physiotherapist MSK

To manage and undertake physiotherapy intervention to a designated caseload with complex needs, gaining experience through involvement in a specialist clinical area. To provide a high quality, effective physiotherapy service to MSK patients in outpatients across the Western Cheshire Joint Therapies MSK service, and professional leadership to junior and assistant physiotherapy staff. To provide a specialist physiotherapy assessment of patients with diverse clinical presentation and pathology to determine a clinical diagnosis and provide treatment via therapeutic interventions as indicated and develop effective treatment plans.

An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Physiotherapist to join our friendly and professional MSK team. You will need to be competent working with a wide range of MSK presentations to ensure that our service users all receive the most appropriate, effective and efficient care. The role will suit a registered Physiotherapist with a proven ability to treat patients referred from both acute and primary care. You will have solid NHS experience and a good understanding of the different roles of MSK in primary care and in the acute hospital. You will be able to deliver kind and evidence-based care to help all our service users be the best they can be. Our service covers a wide geographical area so you will need to be able to drive to clinics.

• Provide high quality physiotherapy assessment and treatment to MSK outpatients with diverse presentations.
• Lead and support junior and assistant physiotherapy staff; contribute to professional leadership within the MSK team.
• Develop and implement effective treatment plans and evidence-based interventions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary colleagues to coordinate patient care.

• Degree/diploma in Physiotherapy
• HPC Registration
• Evidence of CPD/up to date portfolio demonstrating interest in the MSK field and evidence of reflective practice
• Evidence of relevant validated post-graduate courses
• Desirable criteria: Injection therapy qualification
• Desirable criteria: Society of Orthopaedic Medicine or MACP course/membership
• Minimum 3 years\' experience in general physiotherapy in the NHS
• Experience in MSK including short courses, and postgraduate learning
• Good working knowledge of clinical governance including audit, quality and risk management
• Experience in management of MSK conditions
• Special interest/awareness of MSK conditions and rehabilitation
• You must have appropriate UK professional registration

• Cheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP) provides health and care services for a population of over one million people, with services across Wirral, Cheshire, and additional locations.;
• We employ around 4,500 staff across 73 sites and have services across Wirral and Cheshire, as well as Trafford, Warrington, Bolton, Halton and Liverpool. Our aim is to help improve the lives of everyone in our communities, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach. We are rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission, with a Good rating overall. As a Disability Confident Employer, Rainbow Badge Scheme member, Veteran Aware organisation and Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award, we are committed to inclusive recruitment and valuing differences.
• As part of the application, DBS checks may be required; costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service (£16 per year).
• New starters commence on one fixed start date each month in line with the Prepare to Care (P2C) induction programme (up to 3 weeks training).