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 to become an Enhanced Physiotherapy Practitioner within our MSK Physiotherapy service. This role involves working as a Spinal specialist within MSK physiotherapy, offering assessment, advice, treatment and support to patients and staff throughout the MSK pathway. Would you like to work for an innovative and forward thinking team that are at the forefront in improving MSK pathways and service delivery? You will be joining a highly motivated team of Band 4 exercise instructors, Band 5s, 6s, Enhanced and Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioners, delivering a proactive multidisciplinary approach to a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions. You will work closely with the team and lead on the delivery of consistently high quality care. You will offer clinical support and supervision to the team as well as leading on the yearly IST programmes and service audits. Main duties of the job This role will see and treat complex musculoskeletal injuries as an autonomous practitioner. Undertake clinics within the Musculoskeletal service, assessing new referrals from GP's, consultants and other physiotherapists. Be able to request appropriate investigations based on level of competence. To act as a source of expertise on the management of musculoskeletal conditions, as well as providing an advisory service to patients, other physiotherapists, other healthcare professionals and the primary healthcare teams, including GP's and FCP's. 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 04 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year 7 day contract Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 184-OL-PU-1227 Job locations Bridgwater Community Hospital Bower Lane Bridgwater Somerset TA6 4GU Minehead Community Hospital Luttrell Way Minehead Somerset TA24 6DF 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 Bridgwater Community Hospital Bower Lane Bridgwater Somerset TA6 4GU Employer's website https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)