MSK Physiotherapist

Job summary

Open only to applicants from Hampshire & Isle of Wight NHS system, which is limited to; Hampshire IOW Healthcare NHS Trust, Hampshire and Isle of Wight ICB, Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trust, University Hospital Southampton Foundation Trust, South Central Ambulance Service or Hampshire Hospitals Foundation Trust

We are looking for a Physiotherapist with MSK experience who is passionate about delivering high quality patient care and wishing to develop their career alongside our team of Physios, Specialists and Exercise Rehabilitation Instructors.

You will deliver evidence based patient care to a varied caseload of MSK patients. We pride ourselves on developing individuals and this is an opportunity for those who see their future in MSK. There are many development opportunities with high quality teaching and regular supervision. You will have the time to consolidate and further develop skills as the service is actively involved in research and quality improvement. You will have the ability to develop your supervision and mentorship skills with opportunities to supervise assistants/technicians and undergraduate students.

We deliver a Combined Psychological and Physical Programme for chronic low back pain in collaboration with IAPT services and MSK Better Health Days seeing the service work closely with community partners. We host an extensive FCP service and see the MSK service working in close collaboration to ensure seamless and timely care for patients.

Main duties of the job

*To undertake skilled MSK assessments using advanced clinical reasoning skills and a variety of assessment techniques to provide accurate diagnosis.

*To develop and deliver individualised treatment programmes based on a sound knowledge of evidence based treatment.

*To communicate effectively with patients to progress rehabilitation and treatment programmes including those who may have additional communication needs.

*Manage own caseload, using specialist knowledge and skills as an autonomous practitioner, including maintenance of comprehensive records.

*To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable as an autonomous practitioner for all aspects of your own professional activities, to carry a clinical caseload of patients for whom you are responsible.

*To keep up to date with evidence base, current national and developments and utilise this knowledge and best practice.

*To maintain a high-level clinical skill set within the team to ensure high quality and compassionate care for all patients.

*To supervise technicians, assistant and undergraduate students.

*To participate in appropriate research / evaluation and service improvement projects.

*To ensure all care delivered empowers patients to recover their independence at the earliest opportunity.

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

St.Mary's Community Health Campus (Portsmouth)

Milton Road

Portsmouth

Hampshire

PO3 6AD

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

St.Mary's Community Health Campus (Portsmouth)

Milton Road

Portsmouth

Hampshire

PO3 6AD

Employer's website

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

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