Job overview

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated Band 6 Specialist Physiotherapist to join our well-established, innovative and friendly Musculoskeletal (MSK) Outpatient Team in East Staffordshire, covering Burton-upon-Trent and Uttoxeter. This is a fantastic opportunity for staff who have completed their Band 5 rotations or who are looking to expand their existing clinical knowledge within MSK.

You will be required to hold a valid HCPC registration, be able evidence skills as a clinician working with patients with a range of musculoskeletal conditions and have a clear desire to expand your knowledge & skills with a capacity for autonomous clinical decision-making and problem solving. We are looking for a team player who is a good communicator and you will need to be open, honest and compassionate. You will need to have the ability to work flexibly and be able to develop effective professional working relationships. You will be able to evidence of contribution to service development/ improvements.

Support and guidance will be provided from a team of friendly, experienced Advanced Physiotherapists, Advanced Practice Physiotherapists and Clinical Champions. There is regular clinical supervision provided as well as career progression opportunities through a robust MSK Development and Competency Framework.

Main duties of the job

As part of your role in the MSK Service you will:

• Provide MSK assessment, diagnose and manage a variety of MSK conditions through clear and logical clinical reasoning.
• Provide MSK assessments & treatments in a variety of settings 1:1, group and virtual.
• Support the development of Band 5 physiotherapists, unregistered staff and undergraduate physiotherapy students.
• Work closely with other teams/agencies - involvement in addressing a range of support issues across MSK and pain conditions.
• Support service development and delivery of local and Trust wide projects.
• Participate in regular clinical supervision.
• To ensure effective outcomes of person cantered care followed up with monitoring and evaluation.

Working for our organisation

Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are ‘United in our Uniqueness’ and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.

 Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

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