MSK Clinician

Overview

Are you an experienced Physiotherapist or MSK Clinician looking to advance in your career? Southern Health MSK team is seeking to recruit a part-time senior MSK clinician into Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust's Lymington locality. The team is part of a larger MSK service that prides itself on delivering high-quality care and rehabilitation. Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust encourage conversations about flexible working options.

Job Summary

Working closely with primary and secondary care colleagues, the MSK teams serve the local community in outpatient settings across Hampshire. Referrals are received directly from GPs and Orthopaedic Consultants, as well as self-referrals. The service benefits from a robust rehabilitation team working alongside registered staff to provide one-on-one rehabilitation and group sessions.

The MSK team is committed to continued professional development and promotes evidence-based practice. Alongside a varied MSK caseload, you will have opportunities to develop leadership skills with responsibilities for junior staff and students. As a valued team member, you will benefit from an extensive professional development programme, including regular clinical supervision, CPD funding through Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust's ACE academy, and support towards advanced practice. Additionally, Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust have developed an internship that allows experienced staff to further their clinical development.

Main Duties, Tasks & Skills Required

• Undertakes highly skilled musculoskeletal assessment of patients, including those with complex presentations, and formulates a diagnosis and treatment plan as an autonomous practitioner.
• Takes a role in the supervision, teaching, and appraisal of senior, junior, and rehabilitation assistants, physiotherapy students, and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Deputise for the Team Leader as required.
• Actively involved in service development for the department, Trust, and profession.
• Completes tasks assigned/delegated by the team lead in a timely and professional manner.
• Supervises, initiates, and participates in evidence-based projects, assists in implementing changes within the designated team/area, and sets and monitors standards of practice.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree or equivalent in physiotherapy.
• HCPC or equivalent registration.
• Evidence of CPD in musculoskeletal care in the form of a detailed personal development portfolio.
• Postgraduate education/courses in musculoskeletal care.

Experience

Essential

• Minimum 12 months post-registration experience in a musculoskeletal setting.
• Advanced knowledge of anatomy and physiology underlying musculoskeletal injuries.
• Understands the legal responsibilities of the profession.
• Basic understanding of computers and their applications.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Professional Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information, please see the NHS Careers website.

Pay Scheme

Agenda for Change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 - £44,962 Yearly

Working Pattern

Part-Time