Interested in specializing in Musculoskeletal therapy? We have a secondment band 5 MSK vacancy in our rapidly growing service working across Blackpool, Wyre and Fylde. As a Band 5 MSK therapist you will work across Acute and Community based MSK clinics. This will help to provide the successful candidate with a broader experience of an MSK caseload across a range of health care settings.

Main duties of the job

The post holder should been interested in MSK with a willingness to learn. The service is looking to develop therapists in order to maintain the high level of service the trust offers. You will need to be motivated, enthusiastic and have a flexible/adaptable approach to your work.

The successful candidate will be a valued member of the established MSK service.

About us

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is ideally situated just a forty five minute drive from Manchester. The Trust provides services to the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre and North Lancashire, as well as specialist tertiary care for Cardiac and Haematology patients.

As one of the United Kingdom's largest coastal resort, Blackpool has plenty to offer its residents - it's not just a good place to work it's a great place to live . In addition to its bustling centre and historic seafront, the town is world famous for its many attractions, including the famous Blackpool Tower. Blackpool also offers a number of scenic cycling routes round our local parks and across the surrounding countryside, as well as boasting panoramic views of the coast on its picturesque Promenade. Further afield, Blackpool also benefits from less than three-hour connections via rail to Edinburgh in the north and London in the south.

We recommend that all individuals employed in patient facing roles, or those located on a ward or department where patients receive a service should be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Job description

Job responsibilities

An opportunity to develop and further skills within the Musculoskeletal service.

Provide a high standard of therapy in the most appropriate setting to Consultant and GP referred patients.

Undertake a defined patient caseload, working under supervision of senior staff members, although you will be expected to organise and manage your own workload.

Undertake an assessment of designated out patients.

Provide a diagnosis, discuss treatment options and agree a management plan with patients in order to achieve agreed set goals.

Complete Medical Records on a daily basis in accordance with established protocols.

Structured continued professional development ran in service both weekly and monthly in order to progress to band 6 level of working within 2 years.

We are a dynamic and progressive team, continuously seeking new ways of working, where research is actively encouraged. You will join a team consisting of a Consultant Physiotherapist, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, GP, Extended Scope Practitioners, Clinical Specialists and Physiotherapists supported with a good clerical and assistant team.

We host regular in service CPD sessions ran by experienced members of the team. Covering pathologies, treatment techniques and identifying issues where knowledge needs to be strengthened. You will be required to attend and contribute to team meetings. You must have a standard level of keyboard skills. You will be supported with a personal job plan offering protected time for personal development each week.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Graduate diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy/Sports Therapy/Sports Rehabilitation
• MCSP
• HCPC registered
• BASRaT

Experience

Essential

• Experience in dealing with general public
• Experience of working in a variety of clinical areas through student placements
• Clinical placements/rotation in out-patients and Orthopaedics

Desirable

• General administrative experience

Skills

Essential

• Core Musculoskeletal Skills
• Awareness of confidentiality - ability to understand and work within Trust Policies & Procedures
• Organisational/time management skills
• An awareness of relevant National Agendas/Policies and Frameworks
• Knowledge of NHS systems
• Communication Skills
• Basic IT/Keyboard Skills

Desirable

• Ability to research evidence based practice
• Supervisory skills

Employer details

Employer name

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals- Fleetwood Hospital

Whinney Heys Road

Blackpool

FY3 8NR

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