An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our excellent dynamic out-patient Physiotherapy teams.
The candidate will work as part of a dynamic MSK physiotherapist team, responsible for the delivery of advanced assessment, management, and treatment of patients. We provide services including but not limited to: FCP, ultrasound scanning, injection therapy, hydrotherapy, gym rehabilitation, shockwave therapy, and acupuncture.
The candidate will provide strong clinical leadership to junior staff and students, leading on training and development of the service. The post holder will work in collaboration with the T&O consultants, clinical specialists, and therapy MSK leads involved in clinical pathways.
We are an innovative department, and this is a fantastic role for those looking to expand their clinical and leadership portfolio and to work within a service that prides itself on quality and putting the patient first. The role requires delivering advanced Physiotherapy assessment, advice, and treatment of patients, acting as a source of expertise to fellow clinicians, Trust managers, healthcare professionals, and other services internal and external to the Trust as required.
The candidate will lead in the advanced therapeutic assessment, management, and treatment of MSK patients, possibly with diverse presentations and complex physical and psychological conditions including pain and rheumatology, to develop and deliver an individualised specialist treatment programme.
To work under the supervision of consultants in clinic settings as required and to assist in meeting the 18-week targets. The site of working will be flexible based on the service need (a main site will be identified). To work as part of the FCP service delivered by the MSK outpatients team.
The candidate will lead in training and development of clinical practice and service. To undertake clinical audits and evaluation of evidence-based practice, initiating or participating in research within the specialist area.
To use a high degree of analytical skills and judgment to plan, develop, and implement strategic and operational management and delivery of the therapy service in collaboration with the lead therapist and managers.
To manage, supervise, and appraise staff and students within the specialist area.
We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to build healthier lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.
Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment to offering flexible working where we can. We offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities to support their personal and career development objectives.
UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination, and ensuring each individual member of staff reaches their true potential, achieves their ambitions, and thrives in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture that empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and enables people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected, and bold place to work.
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