Job summary Are you an experienced, motivated musculoskeletal (MSK) physiotherapist looking for a new challenge as part of a dynamic, innovative and supportive team? We have the perfect opportunity for you; the MSK Hub Lead for the South (Crewkerne, Chard, South Petherton and Yeovil). This role involves having overall responsibility for the day-to-day management of the Physiotherapy service for the hub, providing leadership, including organisation, delegation, and individual line management of team members, and working closely with the APP Hub lead for the South to promote service and colleague development. Main duties of the job The role will allow you to take an active part in the development of the MSK Physiotherapy service, providing advanced specialist advice, teaching and training, regarding musculoskeletal management and ensuring a high standard of care within the hub. You will maintain a clinical caseload of at least 60%. You will be joining a motivated team of a Band 4 exercise instructor, Band 5 and 6 physiotherapists and osteopaths, supported by Enhanced and Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioners visiting the departments. You'll work closely with the Leadership team, including department leads working out of the bigger sites within your hub and lead on the delivery of timely and consistently high-quality care. About us As a Trust we are proud of the excellent, pioneering service the musculoskeletal team delivers to our patients. As an employer, we recognise that our colleagues, truly are our greatest asset and we are committed to supporting them to achieve a rewarding and satisfying career. Would you like to work in one of the most desirable places within the UK? Working here in Somerset you can soak up all that the idyllic countryside has to offer with our areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines. You get to enjoy these perks whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London. There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable. You get to experience the best of both in Somerset, the countryside and the cosmopolitan there is truly something for everyone Please note that pay scales are dependent on NHS experience. Date posted 18 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year 7 day contract required. Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 184-OL-PU-1117 Job locations South Petherton Hospital Bernard Way South Petherton Somerset TA13 5EF Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached Job description and person specification for more details about this fantastic role. Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached Job description and person specification for more details about this fantastic role. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Please see attached Job description Person Specification Qualifications Essential Please see attached Job description 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 Somerset NHS Foundation Trust Address South Petherton Hospital Bernard Way South Petherton Somerset TA13 5EF Employer's website https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)