Static MSK Band 5 Physiotherapist

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Site: West Middlesex University Hospital
Town: London
Salary: £34,521 - £41,955.45 per annum pro rata inclusive of HCAS (Outer)
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 30/03/2025 23:59

West London NHS Trust provides a full range of mental health, community and physical healthcare services for children, adults and older people living in the London boroughs of Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham and Hounslow.

Job overview

As a band 5 MSK physiotherapist, you will have the opportunity to learn alongside developing your clinical skills for practice. Participation in our in-house development program will also equip you with skills and attributes essential to the rest of your career. You will be fully integrated into a larger team with a focus on delivering high-quality care at the right time and place.

As the successful candidate, you will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, strong leadership skills, and good organization skills: able to plan your own work but also work effectively within a team. You will carry a varied caseload of musculoskeletal complaints with a view to utilize all treatment and care options as appropriate, with the support of a named supervisor.

Main duties of the job

• Carry out effective and appropriate assessments using knowledge and skills combined with clinical reasoning, and contribute towards accurate diagnosis.
• Work with patients to identify and agree treatment goals, delivering patient-centered care based on assessment outcomes.
• Use communication, reasoning, and negotiation skills to establish a working partnership with patients, families, and carers.
• Plan and lead patient group sessions as clinically relevant.
• Address all risk areas associated with individual patients’ ability to function.
• Contribute to effective discharge planning.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of interventions/treatments using outcome measures.
• Represent the Physiotherapy Service within the multidisciplinary team and participate in relevant team/network meetings.
• Work with assistants and technical instructors regarding clinical caseloads and provide necessary support on clinical issues.

Working for our organisation

West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.

The Trust is rated as ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as ‘Outstanding’.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required.

Person specificationQualifications

• Diploma/Degree in physiotherapy or other relevant physiotherapy qualification.
• Current HPC registration.
• Understanding of the concepts of clinical governance and their implications for clinical effectiveness/best practice.
• Understanding of group/team dynamics.

Experience

• Relevant pre-registration physiotherapy experience to include all core rotations (including MSK).

Skills

• Ability to present information, either written as per CSP standards or orally, in a clear and logical manner.
• Ability to work as an autonomous practitioner and manage time, prioritise and delegate work.
• Commitment to own self-development and learning, demonstrated by CPD portfolio.
• Ability to comprehend and work within the Trust’s policies of data protection, equal opportunities, and health and safety.
• Demonstrate a flexible and adaptable approach to patient care.

Other Requirements

• Ability to work flexible hours and weekends.

As an employee of West London NHS Trust, you have a responsibility to maintain a sound understanding of, and a commitment to uphold the National Health Service values and principles set out in the NHS Constitution.

West London NHS Trust is committed to safeguarding all children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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