MSK Physiotherapist

Job summary

An exciting opportunity to be part of an expanding team providing support and care to he patients registered at The Grange Practice.

In preparation for our anticipated new larger surgery, we are expanding our in-house clinical team to better care for our patients. the successful candidate will have the opportunity, alongside our existing ESP Physiotherapist to have input into the new working environment and also furnishings for staff and patients alike.

The role will be to provide support to our ESP Physiotherapist supporting patients whilst they are waiting for community physiotherapy services, treatment with the ESP, management of long term conditions and rehabilitation.

As we do not hold an AQP contract for full courses of physiotherapy, at this time, the successful candidate would not be expected to provide long courses of treatment. There is an opportunity to develop this role with our ESP Physiotherapist.

This role is NOT an ARRS - you will be employed directly by the practice.

We are looking for someone with at least four years post graduate experience who must be experienced in all MSK and Orthopaedic areas and ideally neurological too.

Main duties of the job

• Assessment of all MSK conditions
• MSK diagnosis
• MSK treatment for patients whilst waiting for onward support
• Provide support and education to patients with long term/chronic conditions so they can be enabled to better manage their conditions
• Short term rehabilitation for suitable patients
• Work in a primary care setting providing support to other members of the team
• Clear communication and collaboration with the ESP Physiotherapist
• Clear communication with the patients
• Administer a clear treatment pathway and follow up for all patients on caseload
• Undertake self directed learning
• Undertake CPD
• Attend the Clinical Meetings and whole team meetings held in the practice

Desirable duties would be as follows:

Acupuncture

Exercise Prescription

Electrotherapy

Manual therapy and taping

About us

The Grange Practice is a training practice based in Ramsgate, Kent. We have 8 GPs, 3 Nurse Practitioners, 3 Practice Nurses, 2 Nurse Associates, 1 HCA, 2 Clinical Pharmacists, 1 Pharmacy Technician, 1 ESP Physiotherapist, 1 Social Prescriber, 1 Care Coordinator and a dietician/Physician Associate. They are all supported by a large administrative team.

Our practice has worked hard the last year to really embed and develop our practice values, which are Compassion, Respect, Integrity and Good Humour.

As a training practice, we support GPs in training, Nurses in training, Sonographers in training, Physician Associates in training and work experience students.

We hold an AQP contract for non-obstetric ultrasound which also include MSK scanning.

We encourage ongoing development of skills and knowledge relevant to roles and the practice.