Job summary
MSK Physiotherapist - Band 5
Five Rivers Leisure Centre, Salisbury
37.5 hours per week - Permanent
A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join our growing department as a Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist. We welcome applications for this post from experienced clinicians, new graduates and final year students.
Due to investment from our commissioners, our service has expanded allowing further recruitment opportunities for B5 positions, with full or part-time hours available.
Our service is well respected, and we have developed strong relationships with local GP practices, Orthopaedic and Rheumatology consultants, midwives as well as other healthcare professionals. Patients are able to self refer to our service and we have a growing number of First Contact Physiotherapists (FCP), within the GP practices, who also refer patients to us.
You would be joining a uniquely friendly and supportive team of over 20 full and part time clinicians including Physiotherapists, Clinical Specialists, Physiotherapy Assistants and Administrative staff.
Learning and personal development is strongly encouraged and supported. Our well-organised In-Service Training program includes monthly departmental IST, 1:1 supervision and subsidised places on external courses. In addition, peer support and watched assessments are actively encouraged in order to boost patient care and facilitate learning. Our Clinical Specialists are easily accessible for support with patient assessment and management as required.
Main duties of the job
We always accommodate working hours to enable a good work/life balance, where able, and there is currently no on-call rota or weekend working.
Candidates should possess solid assessment and clinical reasoning skills, as well as sound knowledge of evidence-based physiotherapy interventions for common MSK conditions. Good communication skills are essential as the position will require you to work with a variety of people in a fast-paced environment that frequently presents interesting and challenging situations. We are looking for enthusiastic people who are ready to learn and develop.
On joining our team, the successful candidate will build up an interesting and varied musculoskeletal and orthopaedic caseload. You will be given responsibilities and training that reflect your current level of practice and then encouraged to manage a larger, more complex caseload as your skills are tested and improve over time. We run a variety of classes, which you may choose to be involved in. These classes include: Escape Pain, Upper Limb, Lower Limb, Hydrotherapy, Back, Activate your Back and a gym based rehabilitation class.
In order to fulfil future career aspirations and invest in the long-term proficiencies of our staff we are developing more advanced career pathways in GP practices and Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner clinics. We are also creating secondment opportunities in Acute/Specialist hospital settings and Community Teams.
About us
Wiltshire Health and Care provides community based health services, enabling people to live healthy independent lives. Our Vision is to enable people to live independant and fulfilling lives for as long as possible. We are an NHS partnership organisation, focused entirely on delivering quality health and care to the people of Wiltshire - not on making a profit.
There has never been a better time to join us. Community services are expanding as part of the NHS Long Term Plan and the population of Wiltshire has never needed the energy, enthusiasm and commitment of our community-focused teams more than now. You will join a friendly and supportive team who live our values of Quality, Integrity, Partnership and Change, which were developed with our staff, patients and carers.
If you already live in or near Wiltshire, youll know that it is a great place to live and work: rolling countryside, bustling market towns and vibrant city life combined with excellent transport links and good schools. If you are looking to move to the area, we offer local employment and a chance to play a crucial role as part of your new community straight away. What are you waiting for?!
Details
Date posted
03 June 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£28,407 to £34,581 a year Pro Rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
C9085-WHC-21958
Job locations
Five Rivers Health & Wellbeing Centre
Hulse Road
Salisbury
SP1 3NR
Employer details
Employer name
Wiltshire Health and Care LLP
Address
Five Rivers Health & Wellbeing Centre
Hulse Road
Salisbury
SP1 3NR
Employer's website
https://wiltshirehealthandcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Lyndsey Flaherty
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