This advert is for a fixed term contract (1 year)
We are looking for an MSK physiotherapist who is:
• Able to provide excellent and evidence based care to patient
• A natural leader; a clinician that follows their initiative and is able to think and work “outside the box”
• A team-player someone who is willing to go the extra mile, where necessary, to deliver.
You would join a diverse team of physiotherapists, assistants, clinical specialists and the lead clinical academic for therapies.
We are a secondary care outpatient MSK service, accepting consultant referrals from within ICHT. Our 3 hospital sites are: St Mary’s Hospital – a Major Trauma Centre, Charing Cross Hospital– a Specialist Elective Centre and Hammersmith hospital– our Rheumatology and occupational health base.
The clinical caseload will offer exposure to a variety of simple and complex MSK presentations. You will rotate across sites and specialist MSK clinics specifically designed to upskill band 7s. We have a new physio occupational health service, the team leads manage this caseload to gain exposure to first contact type of referrals.
The successful candidate will have minimum three years relevant, recent experience at Band 6 level (or equivalent) in the musculoskeletal field. NHS experience is essential. You will be part of the inpatient orthopaedic weekend rota with compensatory rest-days mid-week. Flexible working/ secondment contracts may be considered.
• The post holder may lead a team and be responsible for providing an advanced standard of care to patients at Imperial College NHS Healthcare Trust, which covers a multi-cultural and diverse population.
• The post holder will supervise the work of other more junior staff and support workers.
• The post holder may be rotational and will be expected to work across all sites of the ICHNT.
• The post holder will assist the Clinical Lead in contributing to the planning, coordination, development and evaluation of the service. Together with other senior staff, you will act as a resource of specialist advice to the rest of the therapy service and other professions.
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview..
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
This advert closes on Sunday 23 Feb 2025