MSK Team Leader Physiotherapist

Job summary

Are you looking for an opportunity to work as a Team Lead MSK physio within an experienced, highly skilled and motivated Team within the newly formed Trust? look no further!

This role will give you the chance to develop clinically into advanced practice and managerially as an inspirational leader in a team priding itself on developing individuals.

The current vacancy, within the Portsmouth MSK service. Current MSK challenges from restoration from Covid, increasing demand and new ways of working means many opportunities to grow and develop into future leaders.

We have

*Excellent support networks, led by Pathway Leads and MSK consultants in collaboration with Clinical Specialists.

*Close links with colleagues in Persistent Pain, Long Covid and Podiatry services.

*Varied caseload with primary care and self-referrals; giving you a wide exposure to MSK patients.

*Specialties in Pelvic Health, Hands, Adolescent MSK and Hydrotherapy (Portsmouth localities) ensuring opportunities to develop and manage patients optimally within the MSK Service.

*High standard of teaching and provide regular training and clinical supervision.

*Opportunities for active involvement in research, quality improvement and service development initiatives.

You will take a major role in the advanced assessment and treatment of neuro-musculoskeletal patients, alongside supporting less experienced staff; contributing to the education/training and having the opportunity to lead on service development projects.

Main duties of the job

*To take a major role in the advanced assessment and treatment of neuro-musculoskeletal patients, determine clinical diagnosis and appropriate treatment and maintain records as an autonomous practitioner.

*Participate in the delivery of First Contact Physiotherapy provision within the Portsmouth and Southampton MSK Services

*To act as an experienced and skilled physiotherapy resource for the service and multi-disciplinary team in the specialism of neuro-musculoskeletal out patients.

*To ensure appropriate management of patients within the MSK Pathways.

* To undertake the supervision of allocated professional staff members and students via a formal appraisal system.

*Ensure a high standard of education/training is delivered, and facilitate reflective practice, clinical reasoning, audit and research projects within the department to ensure ongoing clinical effectiveness.

About us

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve.

Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time.

Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working.

Employer details

Employer name

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Jubilee House

Medina Road

Cosham

Hampshire

PO6 3NH

Employer's website

https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Jubilee House

Medina Road

Cosham

Hampshire

PO6 3NH

Employer's website

https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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