Specialist Physiotherapist – Musculoskeletal

Job responsibilities

**Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document, which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification**

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• oDegree or equivalent in physiotherapy
• oHCPC registration.

Desirable

• oCurrent CPD within musculoskeletal speciality and physiotherapy profession.

Clinical knowledge and skills

Essential

• oSystematic assessment of common musculoskeletal conditions including spinal and peripheral presentations with sound clinical reasoning based on the biopsychosocial model and formulation of primary hypothesis with consideration of differential diagnosis.
• oAble to competently assess for sinister or non-MSK diagnosis and evidence escalation/action as required using local pathways and national guidance.
• oDevelop holistic, patient centred management plans that incorporate shared decision making and appropriate signposting/referrals for support with psychological or social factors
• oSkilled delivery of exercise prescription for the management of musculoskeletal conditions in 1:1 and class settings with available resources and knowledge of behaviour change techniques
• oAble to demonstrate adaptive written, verbal and non-verbal communication with patients at all stages of their care including the communication of complex concepts i.e. persistent pain
• oCompetent at manual techniques including orthopaedic testing, general handling, and manual therapy with awareness current evidence-based practice
• oUnderstands the principles of adjuncts such as (TENS, shockwave therapy, orthotics) and its application to the management of musculoskeletal conditions

Desirable

• oTriage musculoskeletal referrals appropriately to outpatient physiotherapy and secondary care services.
• oAssess and treat more specialist referrals such as major trauma, shockwave, hands/plastics, pelvic health and patients with complex conditions.
• oTraining in communication techniques such as motivational interviewing or psychologically informed collaborative conversations (PIC-C).

Experience

Essential

• oPost registration clinical experience in core specialities at band 5 (or equivalent) level including musculoskeletal outpatients.
• oOutpatient management of musculoskeletal conditions including persistent pain, referred from GP and secondary care i.e., orthopaedics, rheumatology, pain clinic.
• oProviding treatment to patients from diverse backgrounds and ensuring where possible, equity in treatment.

Desirable

• oPrevious experience at band 6 (or equivalent) level in relevant clinical speciality.
• oPrevious experience of working in an NHS setting or equivalent.
• oDeputise for team lead where needed in meetings and management of operational tasks i.e. sickness reporting.

Non-clinical knowledge and skills

Essential

• oCan present information, written and orally in a clear and logical manner to staff.
• oWork effectively in a team, motivating self and others including excellent communication,
• oOrganisation, prioritisation, time management and delegation to manage your own caseload and support others.
• oWork within a busy outpatient setting that can be stressful and unpredictable at times with implementation of appropriate management strategies for own well-being and timely escalation of concerns.
• oManage emotional or aggressive patients and carers with appropriate action and escalation

Desirable

• oAudit process, research skills i.e. critical appraisal and implementation of quality improvement projects (QIP) using standard models.
• oGood computer skills including word, excel and power point.
• oDelivery of teaching to all staff and the MDT
• oSupervision of junior staff, students and support workers with experience of appraisals and supporting performance management

Other

Essential

• oBehaviours aligned to the trust's values (Kind, Caring, Excellent and Responsible) and work flexibly responding to the needs of the service
• oPractice within the HCPC standards of proficiency, CPD and conduct, performance and ethics including ability to keep accurate and legal documentation in English.
• oCompliant with trust policies including no smoking, dress code, data protection and manual handling guidelines.
• oUnderstands the legal responsibilities of the profession.
• oAble to participate on weekend rotas supporting in-patient trauma and orthopaedic services.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).