Job summary Due to maternity leave cover an opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic Physiotherapist to join the MSK Outpatient team at Newark Hospital. This is an exciting time for the team as we are now part of the MSK Together service, which centres around putting the patient at the core of their care and is built upon the principles of shared decision-making. The model and pathways are designed to optimize their experience of the MSK pathway while also delivering the best clinical outcomes, and physiotherapy is at the heart of the care provided. Key Responsibilities: Assessment & Treatment: Provide necessary skills and expertise in the assessment and treatment of patients with diverse or complex and chronic presentations/multi-pathologies in a range of orthopaedic conditions. High-Quality Care: Ensure the provision of high-quality, effective physiotherapy intervention to support the highest quality patient care through personal actions and continuous improvement. Interventions: Deliver high-quality physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and orthotic interventions for inpatients and outpatients to facilitate health gain and maximize functional ability. Training & Education: Train and educate physiotherapy, occupational therapy, medical, nursing, and other professional staff/students as required. If you are passionate about physiotherapy and have the skills and experience to excel in this role, we would love to hear from you Main duties of the job To understand the role in more detail, please refer to the attached job description and person specification. About us Thank you for your interest in this role. Sherwood is nationally recognised as being an excellent place to work and deliver care. We are rightly proud of the 5,500 colleagues who work here and we are the Health Service Journal's Trust of the Year in 2020. The Care Quality Commission rated King's Mill Hospital Outstanding and Newark, and Mansfield Community Hospitals Good. Overall we are rated Outstanding for care. For the last three years, we have been ranked as the best NHS Trust to work for in the Midlands and in 2020 we were the third best Acute/Community NHS Trust in England. Happy colleagues deliver better care. Our teams work in a supportive, inclusive environment, which nurtures wellbeing and has opportunities for development and progression. We do not just care for our patients, we also care for you. We would love you to join us. Date posted 13 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 9 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 214-CSTO-7014210 Job locations Newark Hospital Boundary Road Newark NG24 4DE Job description Job responsibilities To understand the role in more detail, please refer to the attached job description and person specification. Job description Job responsibilities To understand the role in more detail, please refer to the attached job description and person specification. Person Specification Knowledge Essential Sound clinical knowledge of core conditions and applied therapy techniques relating to the speciality of rotations Ability to formulate and develop specialised individual treatment programmes and ability in using clinical reasoning skills based on current best practice. Ability to prioritise, work under pressure, manage a busy workload and time. Excellent communication skills (verbal & written) As an autonomous practitioner, is able to work as a team member as well as alone but with access to more senior colleagues IT skills - basic. Able to use a laptop/computer for writing patient notes on Systmone or using AttendAnywhere Knowledge of NHS procedures, policies and guidelines. Good organisational skills Good presentation/teaching skills Ability to work within a stressful and unpredictable environment Ability to explain, encourage, motivate and empathise with people. Desirable An understanding of the MSK Alliance and ICP. Qualifications Essential Degree in Physiotherapy, BSc(Hons) or Graduate Diploma in Physiotherapy. State Registration (HCPC). Evidence of experience in the form of an up to date professional development portfolio Desirable Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy Clinical supervisors course Further Training Essential Post graduate courses relevant to MSk outpatients Clinical supervisors course to enable student supervision Desirable Leadership course Experience Essential Extended clinical experience as a junior in MSK outpatients Working experience in acute physical setting Experience of audit and service review Experience of supervising other staff and students Has worked in the NHS as a qualified physiotherapist Desirable Previous Band 6 experience Contractual Requirements Essential Willingness to participate in 7 day working rota To work flexibly depending on the needs of the service Person Specification Knowledge Essential Sound clinical knowledge of core conditions and applied therapy techniques relating to the speciality of rotations Ability to formulate and develop specialised individual treatment programmes and ability in using clinical reasoning skills based on current best practice. Ability to prioritise, work under pressure, manage a busy workload and time. Excellent communication skills (verbal & written) As an autonomous practitioner, is able to work as a team member as well as alone but with access to more senior colleagues IT skills - basic. Able to use a laptop/computer for writing patient notes on Systmone or using AttendAnywhere Knowledge of NHS procedures, policies and guidelines. Good organisational skills Good presentation/teaching skills Ability to work within a stressful and unpredictable environment Ability to explain, encourage, motivate and empathise with people. Desirable An understanding of the MSK Alliance and ICP. Qualifications Essential Degree in Physiotherapy, BSc(Hons) or Graduate Diploma in Physiotherapy. State Registration (HCPC). Evidence of experience in the form of an up to date professional development portfolio Desirable Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy Clinical supervisors course Further Training Essential Post graduate courses relevant to MSk outpatients Clinical supervisors course to enable student supervision Desirable Leadership course Experience Essential Extended clinical experience as a junior in MSK outpatients Working experience in acute physical setting Experience of audit and service review Experience of supervising other staff and students Has worked in the NHS as a qualified physiotherapist Desirable Previous Band 6 experience Contractual Requirements Essential Willingness to participate in 7 day working rota To work flexibly depending on the needs of the service 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. 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. 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 Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Newark Hospital Boundary Road Newark NG24 4DE Employer's website https://www.sfh-tr.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)