MSK Clinician (Physiotherapy Outpatients)

Job summary

The MSK Service is looking to recruit 3 MSK clinicians into the outpatients team at our Andover & Petersfield localities. The teams form part of a larger MSK service which takes pride in delivering high quality care & rehabilitation. We encourage conversations around flexible working options.

Working closely with primary & secondary care colleagues, the MSK teams serve the local community in outpatient settings across Hampshire. Caseloads are varied & referrals are received directly from GPs & Orthopaedic Consultants as well as self-referrals.

The MSK team are committed to continued professional development & promote evidence-based practise to ensure a high standard of care throughout the service. As a valued team member you will have opportunities to develop your four pillars of practice, benefitting from an extensive professional development programme including regular clinical supervision & band 5 training sessions, CPD funding through our ACE academy, & support towards progressing in your career.

We encourage you to contact Karen Evans (Karen.Evans@southernhealth.nhs.uk) for Petersfield, or Dave Burton (David.Burton@southernhealth.nhs.uk) for Andover, to discuss this post further.

Main duties of the job

Be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of professional activities

Take responsibility for the assessment, treatment and advice of patients referred by senior medical staff, GPs or other health professionals including extended scope practitioners.

Interpret and analyse clinical and non-clinical facts to form accurate diagnoses, prognoses and recommend best course of intervention in a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions.

Be responsible for own case load.

Continually reassess patients in order to progress treatments effectively and advise patients, employers and occupational health departments on the appropriate time to return to work, sports and other activities

Co-ordinate intervention which may include other disciplines; advises and educates patient/carers/relatives/other health professionals

Manage clinical risk within own caseload at all times

Be responsible for maintenance of accurate electronic records to include progress and discharge reports to medical referrers as required.

Use knowledge to refer to other health disciplines as appropriate

Demonstrate physical ability to carry out assessment and interventions

Be competent in assessing a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions based on theoretical knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathology, often in situations where conflicting evidence is present.

Be able to competently design, deliver and modify exercise prescription as a key component of MSK care.

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

Andover War Memorial Hospital

Charlton Road

Andover

Hampshire

SP10 3LB

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

Andover War Memorial Hospital

Charlton Road

Andover

Hampshire

SP10 3LB

Employer's website

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

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