Job summary An exciting opportunity has become available within Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership (CCICP) to join our innovative and friendly team of Physiotherapists as a Band 5 Rotational MSK Physiotherapist. There is a full time MSK posts available (37.5hrs a week) and rotations are based in various community locations within CCICP and Leighton Hospital outpatients. We are looking for an enthusiastic and well-rounded HCPC registered Physiotherapists with experience of working in the UK. A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle or be able to demonstrate means of meeting the travel requirements of the post. Your application should detail your experience to date and give clear reasons for applying for a rotational musculoskeletal post. Our mentorship programme offers regular supervision, setting objectives, promoting self-analysis and development. Your development will be supported via the band 5 competency package. All Physiotherapists benefit from regular CPD with access to advice and support from our Advanced Clinical Specialist Physiotherapists, receiving Peer Review sessions, and participating in monthly in-service training. Service development and innovation is strongly encouraged alongside participation in audit and research. If you are a motivated Physiotherapist who likes to work within a supportive Physiotherapy framework, developing independent working and wishes to gain experience in the wider health community we would like to hear from you. Main duties of the job You will act as an autonomous practitioner providing clinical assessment and treatment of patients referred with musculoskeletal conditions by their GP or self referring and post-operative patients referred via orthopaedics. You will independently manage your own daily caseload as part of the physiotherapy team. The role may require the candidate to assist in the supervision ofAssistants and Physiotherapy Students. About us Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT) provides good quality, safe and effective healthcare to the people of Cheshire and beyond. The Trust, which manages Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford, was established as an NHS Trust in April 1991 and became a Foundation Trust in April 2008. We employ almost 5,000 members of staff, provide around 540 hospital beds, with a range of services including accident and emergency, maternity, outpatients, therapies, and children's health. The Trust is also part of Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership (CCICP), a unique local health partnership that provides a range of community services for people across South Cheshire and Vale Royal. During the Coronavirus pandemic, the Trust was recognised nationally for its 'Be Safe Be EquiPPEd' campaign, which aimed to make the Trust as safe as possible for staff and patients, through supporting the correct use of PPE. The results in the 2020 national NHS Staff Survey showed improvements in all elements of the safety culture theme, with 92% of respondents feeling their role made a difference to our patients. We were also recognised nationally for our workforce health and wellbeing initiatives. At Mid Cheshire, we value our staff and appreciate that in order to give our patients the best quality, compassionate care, we also need to look after our colleagues. Date posted 13 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year pa pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 412-COMM-6939896 Job locations Leighton Hospital Middlewich Road Crewe CW1 4QJ Job description Job responsibilities To rotate through a range of MSK rotations in Primary Care Centers and hospital based outpatient settings based within the South and Vale royal Localities. To undertake assessment of patients with a wide range of conditions and to work as autonomous clinicians, under the guidance of Clinical Specialist Physiotherapists as required, using accurate analytical skills and clinical reasoning to interpret assessment findings, makingdiagnoses where appropriate, identifying patient problems, setting goals, and providing an appropriate treatment plan and progression. To respect the individuality, values, cultural and religious diversity of patients, contributing to the provision of a service sensitive to these needs. To utilise effective communication skills to ensure clinical advice and treatment programmes are delivered sensitively, taking into consideration the needs of carers. To gain consent for treatment and motivate patients to comply with treatment programmes. To undertake clinical assessment, taking into account all relevant information and clinical reasoning to formulate evidence based individualised treatment plans in agreement with the patient. To implement individual and/or group interventions for patients. To monitor progress and review treatment plans and interventions to facilitate the achievement of goals. To provide appropriate oral and written information for patients and carers where relevant. To develop and maintain good working relationships with other healthcare professions, social care and other appropriate agencies, to ensure integrated and high quality patient outcomes. To maintain accurate clinical documentation in line with professional standards, and local policies and procedures. To provide accurate and timely information and reports to referring agents and other agencies where appropriate. To record and submit clinical activity data as required by the Trust in an accurate and timely manner. To ensure the safe and timely discharge of patients from the caseload, liaising with other agencies as required. To be responsible for safe and competent use of equipment including the provision of support, education and training to other staff, patients and carers as required. To contribute to departmental clinical audit. To demonstrate the ability to critically evaluate current research, applying it to practice and disseminating the relevant findings. Job description Job responsibilities To rotate through a range of MSK rotations in Primary Care Centers and hospital based outpatient settings based within the South and Vale royal Localities. To undertake assessment of patients with a wide range of conditions and to work as autonomous clinicians, under the guidance of Clinical Specialist Physiotherapists as required, using accurate analytical skills and clinical reasoning to interpret assessment findings, makingdiagnoses where appropriate, identifying patient problems, setting goals, and providing an appropriate treatment plan and progression. To respect the individuality, values, cultural and religious diversity of patients, contributing to the provision of a service sensitive to these needs. To utilise effective communication skills to ensure clinical advice and treatment programmes are delivered sensitively, taking into consideration the needs of carers. To gain consent for treatment and motivate patients to comply with treatment programmes. To undertake clinical assessment, taking into account all relevant information and clinical reasoning to formulate evidence based individualised treatment plans in agreement with the patient. To implement individual and/or group interventions for patients. To monitor progress and review treatment plans and interventions to facilitate the achievement of goals. To provide appropriate oral and written information for patients and carers where relevant. To develop and maintain good working relationships with other healthcare professions, social care and other appropriate agencies, to ensure integrated and high quality patient outcomes. To maintain accurate clinical documentation in line with professional standards, and local policies and procedures. To provide accurate and timely information and reports to referring agents and other agencies where appropriate. To record and submit clinical activity data as required by the Trust in an accurate and timely manner. To ensure the safe and timely discharge of patients from the caseload, liaising with other agencies as required. To be responsible for safe and competent use of equipment including the provision of support, education and training to other staff, patients and carers as required. To contribute to departmental clinical audit. To demonstrate the ability to critically evaluate current research, applying it to practice and disseminating the relevant findings. Person Specification Written Essential HCPC Registered Physiotherapist Written Essential Clear desire to work in MSK Physiotherapy Written Essential Commitment to ongoing CPD Person Specification Written Essential HCPC Registered Physiotherapist Written Essential Clear desire to work in MSK Physiotherapy Written Essential Commitment to ongoing CPD Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Leighton Hospital Middlewich Road Crewe CW1 4QJ Employer's website https://www.mcht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)