Rotational MSK Physiotherapist

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity to work within our MSK Physiotherapy Service in East Berkshire; we are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and innovative candidate to a Band 6 Musculoskeletal Practitioner position. We would encourage applications from physiotherapists and osteopaths with a relevant MSK degree level qualification and registration with the relevant professional body (HCPC or GOsC).

We will also consider a band 5/6 developmental post based on experience; once established competencies have been achieved, the post would convert to Band 6. For those with more experience at band 6 level, there are developmental opportunities in FCP (First Contact Practitioner), MSK Triage, Pain, Advanced Assessment Clinics (AAC) and Management. We will consider part time or full time and we would consider a static post at any of the localities if the Service need requires it.

We offer excellent in-service training, one to one clinical development and regular peer support to all our Band 6 staff; currently we are supporting several staff to complete their MSc. Every member of staff also receives a comprehensive yearly appraisal to assist in their development.

Main duties of the job

Patient experience and Staff Health & wellbeing is high on our agenda, reflected in our appointment times; 1hr first appointments, 30mins follow-ups, with a variety of classes on offer. The caseload will consist of mainly GP referrals, with some from Orthopaedics.Work at a high level of clinical skill seeing a caseload of MSK referrals mainly consisting of GP referrals

• Supervising band 3,4 and 5 physiotherapists and physio technicians

• Involved in the clinical education of physiotherapy students

• Service development and involvement in the service Quality Improvement drive.

Working pattern + Service operating hours

This post is open to those looking for full time work. The service operates Monday to Friday between 07:30-18:00 depending on site - there will be a level of flexibility in the hours you work depending on service need.

Work bases:

• St Marks Hospital, Maidenhead, SL6 6DU

• Smiths Lane Clinic, Smith's Lane, Windsor, SL4 5PE

• Upton Hospital, Albert Street, Slough, SL12BJ

• Churchill House, Bracknell, RG12 7F

Funding for external courses is available, as well as the opportunity to attend in-house courses; 100% of staff who applied for training funding, successfully received this in 2021. We have excellent clinical and administrative teams ranging from Bands 2 - 7 and you will also have access to our Clinical Specialists and FCP's for mentoring and In-Service Training.

About us

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we're committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.

Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:

• Caring for and about you is our top priority
• Committed to providing good quality, safe services
• Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions

Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:

• Flexible working options to support work-life balance
• 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Excellent learning and career development opportunities
• 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
• Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
• Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
• Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
• Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
• Free parking across Trust sites