Static MSK Physiotherapist

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.

To carry out effective and appropriate assessments using knowledge and skills combined with clinical reasoning and also to contribute towards accurate diagnosis.

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• Work with patients to identify and agree treatment goals delivering patient centred care based on assessment outcomes, which demonstrate an appreciation of the complex interaction of risk, safety, patient choice, shared decision making, independence, areas of conflict and eligibility for the services
  
• Use communication, reasoning and negotiation skills to establish a working partnership with patients, families and carers identifying barriers to communication
  
• 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 effectiveness of interventions/treatments using outcome measures
  
• Represent the Physiotherapy Service within the multidisciplinary team and participate in relevant team/network meetings, clinics and to contribute to the discussion and planning of patient care.
  
• Work with assistants and technical instructors regarding clinical caseloads and provide necessary support on clinical issues
  

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. Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ over 5,000 staff, of whom 59% are BME. Our turnover for 2024-25 is over £500m.

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

The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.

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. Please view as attached.