Job Summary This is an excellent opportunity to join our successful joint band 6 rotation across orthopedics and outpatients MSK. You will spend 9 months on each rotation, and receive support and training across both. The band 6 MSK rotations will include Spinal, Upper Limb, Lower Limb, Amputees,Pain, alongside general outpatient and may include access to specialist services such as hands and rheumatology, with support from specialist supervisors. The Orthopaedic rotation will include elective and trauma. To contribute to the physiotherapy teamwork, learning and development and similarly, to the multidisciplinary team of which the post-holder may be part. Main duties of the job To perform advanced physiotherapeutic assessment of patients with a range musculoskeletal conditions presentations and complex physical and psychological conditions. To provide a diagnosis and develop and deliver an individualized treatment programme. To hold responsibility for own case load and be responsible for a defined area of the service or a particular patient type, working without direct supervision matching to your own job plan. Supervision takes the form of regular formal training and clinical reasoning sessions, peer review, case conferences. Access to advice and support from a senior physiotherapist is available if required, clinical work is not routinely evaluated. To undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner. To supervise band 5 physiotherapists and participate in their personal and professional development including In-Service-Training. To delegate to assistants and other staff where appropriate. To supervise, educate and assess the performance of physiotherapy students; this would be to a graduate standard and involve working with universities to ensure the standard of practice and teaching meets the standards set by the degree level qualification. About us Our STAR values - Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect - are a golden thread running through everything we do. These values serve as a guiding principle, driving us towards our vision of delivering great joined up services to our local community. Whether at home, in the community, or within the hospital, our goal is to empower individuals to lead independent and healthier lives." Job Description Job responsibilities Undertake evidence-based audit and research projects to further own and teams clinical practice within each rotation. Make recommendations to clinical lead/manager of service for changes to practice by the team. May lead the implementation of specific changes to practice or contribute to service protocols.To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of own work, including the management of patients in your care. To undertake a comprehensive assessment of patients including those with diverse or complex presentations/multi-pathologies. Use advanced clinical reasoning skills and manual assessment techniques to provide an accurate diagnosis of their condition. To set appropriate therapeutic goals based on accurate prognosis for patients to monitor outcomes, evaluate patient progress and adjust treatment required to ensure effective discharge. Please See Attached Job Description For Further Details. Person Specification Education Essential Degree in Physiotherapy MCSP HCPC Desirable Acupuncture Demonstrable CPD in musculoskeletal, respiratory and orthopaedics Injection therapy Experience Essential Relevant band 5 rotations, including outpatients and orthopaedics Experience of working in GP practice, triage or assessment clinics Experience of supervising students Sound understanding of Clinical Governance Knowledge Essential Analytical approach to assessment and treatment Able to demonstrate sound clinical reasoning skills Appropriate knowledge/skills and competencies in musculoskeletal therapy including relevant manual therapy skills Understanding of different learning methods in preparation for supporting Band 5 Physiotherapists, Assistants and Students Desirable Experience in use of outcome measures 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).