An excellent opportunity has arisen for band 7 physiotherapist to join the Community MSK Assessment & Physiotherapy Service (CMAPS). The service includes MSK rehabilitation, First Contact Physiotherapy, Advanced Physiotherapy & administration team. We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed Band7 Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist / Clinical Team Leader to join our physiotherapy service full-time.The post will enable you to assess patients within a health centre setting. To perform unsupervised, comprehensive assessment of patients, using a high level of clinical knowledge and experience. utilising your clinical reasoning to manage a varied caseload with support from peers, APP's and Clinical Lead.There are excellent CPD opportunities in a friendly and supportive environment that includes a weekly clinical support group, clinical supervision and monthly IST. Successful applicants will have substantial post graduate experience of working in musculoskeletal specialties will have experience in leading a team, a positive attitude, excellent mentoring skills with inclusive and compassionate leadership.

Main duties of the job

Successful applicants will have substantial post graduate experience of working in musculoskeletal specialties will have excellent leadership skills, a positive attitude and excellent communication skills.

• Undertake all MSK aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner acting as a specialist for MSK and seeking support when appropriate for non MSK conditions or concerns.
• To support the Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioners and Therapy Leads in taking a lead role within area of specialism, providing advanced therapy assessment and treatment of patients with diversepresentations and complex physical and psychological conditions. To be a source of expertise, to identify, analyse, evaluate and problem solve to enable the development and delivery of individualized intervention and treatment programmes.
• Role model positive, inclusive and compassionate leadership

We welcome applications from those who are enthusiastic, ambitious and have an eagerness to develop the service and themselves.

About us

At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of excellent health care, improved health for all. We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.

As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.

As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise.

Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.

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Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

• Physiotherapy degree
• Evidence of post graduate courses

Desirable

• Leadership qualification
• Injection Therapy qualification
• MSc qualification in clinical speciality or willingness to work towards this
• FCP accreditation

Judgement skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• Able to pass on skills and knowledge and act as a role model
• Ability to negotiate and influence

Skills & experience

Essential

• Significant clinical experience at senior level managing patients with complex needs within MSK speciality supported by evidenced based practice.
• Leadership experience
• Evidence of leading on small scale change and/or contribution to large scale redesign programmes
• Evidence of active involvement in clinical governance including audit activity
• Evidence of attendance at and delivery of in-service training / peer support
• Excellent presentation skills
• Experience of using a number of computer software systems and competent IT skills
• Sound knowledge of information governance, complaints management and raising concerns
• Ability to work independently and as part of a Multi-disciplinary team, with the possibility of lone working. Knowledge of risks associated with lone working

Desirable

• Prior experience in First Contact Practitioner role or working within primary care setting

Planning & Organisational skills

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate advanced organisational and time management skills

Employer details

Employer name

The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Community MSK Assessment & Physiotherapy Service

The Guest Hospital, Tipton Road

Dudley

DY1 4SE

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