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Specialist Physiotherapist - MSK/ RheumatologySpecialist Physiotherapist - MSK/ Rheumatology1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants Job OverviewJob OverviewAn exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated physiotherapist to join our Clinical Leadership Outpatient team on a fixed term contract for one year (maternity leave cover).We are looking for a physiotherapist with specialist musculoskeletal (MSK) and rheumatology physiotherapy skills and a keen interest in developing their leadership skills and experience.Ideally, you will have some evidence of leadership skills, service development experience, time management skills and excellent communication skills.The role will comprise a four day working week - Tuesday, Wednesday Thursday and Friday with a non-working day on Mondays. You will be located on a North Bristol NHS site.We would be very happy to arrange for you to have an informal visit of the physiotherapy outpatient department within the Brunel building in Southmead Hospital.Main duties of the jobTo be responsible for the delivery of a high-quality physiotherapy service by self and others through caseload management, supervision and development of physiotherapy staff and students. Participation in operational management, modernisation and professional development of physiotherapy services. To be an autonomous physiotherapy practitioner performing an advanced assessment of patients with musculoskeletal and rheumatology conditions; formulating a diagnosis and treatment plan. Caseload will include patients with complex disorders and/or presentations. To take a lead role in the supervision, teaching and appraisal of senior clinicians, junior clinicians, technical instructors/physiotherapy support workers, physiotherapy students (possibly including those at Masters level) As clinical team lead, to be responsible for operational management and service improvement within the MSK and rheumatology outpatient physiotherapy teams. To initiate, supervise and participate in evidence-based projects/service development and be responsible for implementing changes within the MSK and rheumatology physiotherapy service; setting and monitoring standards of practice To deputise for the Physiotherapy Outpatient Services Manager as required To disseminate information/advice from the Manager or Head of Service to the MSK and rheumatology outpatient teams.Working for our organisationThe successful post holder will be part of a dynamic, experienced team providing a high standard of clinical care to patients attending the physiotherapy outpatient department. Our team comprises of registered clinicians and support staff. We are a large acute trust with physiotherapy outpatient specialties including MSK, hydrotherapy, rheumatology, pelvic health, staff and wellbeing, neurology and paediatrics.North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialties. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.We commit to treating each patient as an individual with respect and dignity, aiming to deliver excellent clinical outcomes and a first-class experience for everyone who uses our services.North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groupsTo find out more about the NBT physiotherapy team - please click on this linkDetailed Job Description And Main ResponsibilitiesTo be responsible for the delivery of a high-quality physiotherapy service by self and others through caseload management, supervision and development of physiotherapy staff and students. Participation in operational management, modernisation and professional development of physiotherapy services. To be an autonomous physiotherapy practitioner performing an advanced musculoskeletal assessment of patients including those with complex presentations and from this formulate a diagnosis and treatment plan To take a lead role in the supervision, teaching and appraisal of senior clinicians, junior clinicians, technical instructors/physiotherapy support workers, physiotherapy students (possibly including those at Masters level) As clinical team lead, to be responsible for operational management and service improvement within the MSK outpatient physiotherapy team. To initiate, supervise and participate in evidence-based projects/service development and be responsible for implementing changes within the MSK physiotherapy service; setting and monitoring standards of practice To deputise for the Physiotherapy Outpatient Services Manager as required To disseminate information/advice from the Manager or Head of Service to the MSK outpatient team.Please See Job Description For Further DetailsPerson specificationPre-registration education/registrationEssential CriteriaDegree or equivalent in physiotherapy Evidence of HCPC registrationPost graduate training/educationEssential CriteriaEvidence of continuous professional development in musculoskeletal specialty Postgraduate education/courses in MSK physiotherapyDesirable criteriaEvidence of master's level education in musculoskeletal physiotherapy/medicine Evidence of continuous professional development in the assessment, diagnosis and management of complex MSK upper limb disordersExperienceEssential criteria3 years’ experience of working in a musculoskeletal outpatient physiotherapy to include working at band 6 level Experience of service development Experience in managing patients post orthopaedic surgery and trauma. Experience of mentoring/supervision, delivering training/education and delegation of duties as appropriate Experience of presenting information, written and oral in a clear and logical manner Experience of working in the NHSDesirable criteriaExperience in managing patients with complex upper limb musculoskeletal conditions and patients undergoing complex upper limb surgery Experience of quality assurance, audit and research processes Experience in quality governance Experience in assessing and treating patients in an orthopaedic inpatient settingSkills/knowledgeEssential criteriaHighly specialist knowledge of anatomy and physiology. Skills in managing patients with MSK conditions and complex pain syndromesDesirable criteriaSkills and knowledge in assessing and treating patients with complex upper limb conditions including those undergoing orthopaedic surgery Involvement in establishing pathways for the management of upper limb conditionsLeadership qualitiesEssential CriteriaEvidence of advanced communication skills within physiotherapy and the wider MDT Evidence of quality leadership skillsDesirable criteriaCPD in leadershipSeniority levelSeniority level Mid-Senior level Employment typeEmployment type Full-time Job functionJob function Health Care Provider Industries Hospitals and Health Care Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Midlands and Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit by 2x Get notified about new Physiotherapist jobs inBristol, England, United Kingdom . 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