Job summary
- Main area
- Physiotherapy Outpatients
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 7
- Contract
- 12 months (Fixed term for 12 months)
- Hours
- Part time - 34 hours per week
- Job ref
- 339-CCS2542-BAL
- Employer
- North Bristol NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- North Bristol NHS Trust, Southmead Hospital
- Town
- Bristol
- Salary
- £43,742 - £50,056 per annum, pro rata for part time roles.
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 06/08/2025 08:00
Employer heading
Specialist Physiotherapist - MSK/ Rheumatology
NHS AfC: Band 7
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Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated physiotherapist to join our Clinical Leadership Outpatient team on a fixed term contract for one year (maternity leave cover).
We are looking for a physiotherapist with specialist musculoskeletal (MSK) and rheumatology physiotherapy skills and a keen interest in developing their leadership skills and experience.
Ideally, you will have some evidence of leadership skills, service development experience, time management skills and excellent communication skills.
The role will comprise a four day working week - Tuesday, Wednesday Thursday and Friday with a non-working day on Mondays. You will be located on a North Bristol NHS site.
We would be very happy to arrange for you to have an informal visit of the physiotherapy outpatient department within the Brunel building in Southmead Hospital.
Main duties of the job
- To be responsible for the delivery of a high-quality physiotherapy service by self and others through caseload management, supervision and development of physiotherapy staff and students. Participation in operational management, modernisation and professional development of physiotherapy services.
- To be an autonomous physiotherapy practitioner performing an advanced assessment of patients with musculoskeletal and rheumatology conditions; formulating a diagnosis and treatment plan. Caseload will include patients with complex disorders and/or presentations.
- To take a lead role in the supervision, teaching and appraisal of senior clinicians, junior clinicians, technical instructors/physiotherapy support workers, physiotherapy students (possibly including those at Masters level)
- As clinical team lead, to be responsible for operational management and service improvement within the MSK and rheumatology outpatient physiotherapy teams.
- To initiate, supervise and participate in evidence-based projects/service development and be responsible for implementing changes within the MSK and rheumatology physiotherapy service; setting and monitoring standards of practice
- To deputise for the Physiotherapy Outpatient Services Manager as required
- To disseminate information/advice from the Manager or Head of Service to the MSK and rheumatology outpatient teams.
Working for our organisation
The successful post holder will be part of a dynamic, experienced team providing a high standard of clinical care to patients attending the physiotherapy outpatient department. Our team comprises of registered clinicians and support staff. We are a large acute trust with physiotherapy outpatient specialties including MSK, hydrotherapy, rheumatology, pelvic health, staff and wellbeing, neurology and paediatrics.
North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialties. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.
We commit to treating each patient as an individual with respect and dignity, aiming to deliver excellent clinical outcomes and a first-class experience for everyone who uses our services.
North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups
To find out more about the NBT physiotherapy team - please click on this link
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- To be responsible for the delivery of a high-quality physiotherapy service by self and others through caseload management, supervision and development of physiotherapy staff and students. Participation in operational management, modernisation and professional development of physiotherapy services.
- To be an autonomous physiotherapy practitioner performing an advanced musculoskeletal assessment of patients including those with complex presentations and from this formulate a diagnosis and treatment plan
- To take a lead role in the supervision, teaching and appraisal of senior clinicians, junior clinicians, technical instructors/physiotherapy support workers, physiotherapy students (possibly including those at Masters level)
- As clinical team lead, to be responsible for operational management and service improvement within the MSK outpatient physiotherapy team.
- To initiate, supervise and participate in evidence-based projects/service development and be responsible for implementing changes within the MSK physiotherapy service; setting and monitoring standards of practice
- To deputise for the Physiotherapy Outpatient Services Manager as required
- To disseminate information/advice from the Manager or Head of Service to the MSK outpatient team.
Please see job description for further details
Person specification
Pre-registration education/registration
Essential criteria
- Degree or equivalent in physiotherapy
- Evidence of HCPC registration
Post graduate training/education
Essential criteria
- Evidence of continuous professional development in musculoskeletal specialty
- Postgraduate education/courses in MSK physiotherapy
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of master's level education in musculoskeletal physiotherapy/medicine
- Evidence of continuous professional development in the assessment, diagnosis and management of complex MSK upper limb disorders
Experience
Essential criteria
- 3 years’ experience of working in a musculoskeletal outpatient physiotherapy to include working at band 6 level
- Experience of service development
- Experience in managing patients post orthopaedic surgery and trauma.
- Experience of mentoring/supervision, delivering training/education and delegation of duties as appropriate
- Experience of presenting information, written and oral in a clear and logical manner
- Experience of working in the NHS
Desirable criteria
- Experience in managing patients with complex upper limb musculoskeletal conditions and patients undergoing complex upper limb surgery
- Experience of quality assurance, audit and research processes
- Experience in quality governance
- Experience in assessing and treating patients in an orthopaedic inpatient setting
Skills/knowledge
Essential criteria
- Highly specialist knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
- Skills in managing patients with MSK conditions and complex pain syndromes
Desirable criteria
- Skills and knowledge in assessing and treating patients with complex upper limb conditions including those undergoing orthopaedic surgery
- Involvement in establishing pathways for the management of upper limb conditions
Leadership qualities
Essential criteria
- Evidence of advanced communication skills within physiotherapy and the wider MDT
- Evidence of quality leadership skills
Desirable criteria
- CPD in leadership
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Juliet Ball
- Job title
- Physiotherapy Outpatient Services Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07544 656397
- Additional information
Rachel Lewis
Specialist Rheumatology Physiotherapist
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