• Are you a Band 5 physiotherapist looking for your next post?
• Are you looking to specialise in MSK?
• Are you a Band 6 looking for a post in a busy MSK department within an acute hospital?
• Are you interested in MSK and wanting to develop your skills further?

The MSK transformation in Shropshire Telford and Wrekin has transformed the care of those presenting with MSK conditions across the system. The 3 organisations SaTH, SCHT and RJAH have worked together to implement transformed clinical care across the system. This transformation places emphasis on Therapies and conservative management for MSK conditions resulting in a significant investment in Therapies to provide additional clinical capacity. There is a comprehensive programme of workforce development through in-service training, supervision and mentorship and support for external courses. There is clear clinical leadership and the opportunity to work alongside Advanced Practice Physiotherapists and an Advanced Practice Occupational Therapist, and a Consultant Physiotherapist.

This post is part of the system wide MSK service. This post will include the management of primary and secondary care referrals, managing both post operative and trauma management.

Main duties of the job

As a specialist band 6 physiotherapist you will be integral to leading and delivering MSK services at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospitals NHS Trust. You will have a varied caseload of both consultant and GP referrals consisting of upper, lower limb and spinal conditions with the opportunity to gain experience in OPD MSK clinics, fracture clinics, hand therapy and hydrotherapy.

We have a team of experienced Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists and Advanced Practice Physiotherapists in A and E, Fracture clinicand Orthopaedic clinics who are integral to the team.

The department is involved in research projects and has close links with HEI's providing clinical placements for undergraduate students. We are committed to allocated CPD time, clinical outcomes and providing a responsive patient focused service.

About us

Within out patients we have a very experienced team including band 5 to band 8B therapists and support workers from band 2 - 4. The atmosphere in the department is very friendly, supportive and proactive. We provide a core day once a month when CPD, mentorship, in service training and attendance at a monthly staff meeting is encouraged.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• As required for entry into University for professional training

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy.
• Registered with Health and Care Professions Council
• Evidence of specialist clinical training in relevant areas

Work experience

Essential

• Evidence of broad range of pre and post qualification experience
• Evidence of experience in relevant area of clinical practice
• Evidence of teaching/ student experience
• Experience in audit and research

Desirable

• Experience of working in an NHS setting

Knowledge

Essential

• Evidence of CPD (portfolio) detailing clinical experience relevant to the post.

Skills

Essential

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Employer details

Employer name

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Princess Royal Hospital

Apley Castle

Telford

TF1 6TF

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