An exciting opportunity has arisen in our Therapy Services Department at Harrogate & Ripon Community Hospital for an MSK Specialist Physiotherapist.
You will be involved in the assessment and management of a varied MSK caseload from Primary & Secondary referrals.
Main duties of the job
Successful applicant will be working within the MSK and Rheumatology teams.
* Assess, diagnose, and treat complex patients.
* Work autonomously and as part of a physiotherapy and wider health professional team.
* Involved in the education and mentoring of qualified staff and students.
* Work as part of the MSK team fulfilling the band 6 caseload.
* In-service training and CPD actively encouraged.
* Assessment and management of MSK patients.
About us
At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust, we provide 'outstanding' care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives, and opportunities for personal and professional development.
* An inclusive and supportive culture - our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work, and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.
* Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards.
* Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service, and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.
* Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing, and inclusion.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this position please see the Job Description and Personal Specification attached.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Registered with HCPC
* BSc Physiotherapy or equivalent
* Professional development diary
Desirable
* Evidence of relevant Post Graduate Qualifications / Modules
Experience
Essential
* Minimum 1 year of Musculoskeletal experience
* Previous student/staff development
Desirable
* Previous NHS experience
Employer details
Employer name
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Harrogate District Hospital
Lancaster Park Road
Harrogate
HG2 7SX
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