Job overview

Specialised Musculo-Skeletal (MSK) Physiotherapist

Band 6  -  Fixed Term Secondment -  Cross site

Following development of our MSK collaborative under East Sussex MSK,  we continue to look to the growth and development of our MSK Physiotherapy services.   Due to Maternity Leave we are looking to recruit a Fixed Term Secondment Band 6 to support ongoing provision of our MSK pathways.  We are looking to recruit a highly motivated and experienced Band 5 or Band 6 with some prior experience of working with MSK patients.  This will be a cross-site role, giving you the opportunity to work with a wide range of patients accessing our service, and develop your MSK assessment and management skills. 

We welcome applications from current ESHT staff; this fixed-term role will be offered as a secondment opportunity for internal candidates.

Main duties of the job

You will be working in a supportive team environment, alongside experienced MSK clinicians,  including advanced practitioners, the MSK Clinical Lead, Rehab Leads and the MSK Clinical Consultant.  This role will also be central to our collaboration with with other providers as part of the  East Sussex MSK collaborative, to drive innovation and best practice within our MSK care pathways across Sussex.

Our teams have a strong commitment to supporting personal professional development through an embedded in-service training programme, clinical and leadership supervision, mentoring and appraisal. The successful candidate will be integral to the delivery of this.

The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent communication and organisational skills, alongside sound knowledge and experience in the management of a wide range of MSK conditions. They will assist the Band 7,  Advanced Practice MSK Physiotherapists and Rehabilitation Leads to deliver evidence based care pathways for our patients and will take an active part in participation and provision of in-service training.  You will be providing supervision and support to junior physiotherapists and physiotherapy assistants in the team, as well as supporting student placements and work experience placements.  

Working for our organisation

A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.

In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year. 

There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.

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