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MSK Physiotherapist

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Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust

24d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior Level
  • Sports & Fitness
    Healthcare
  • Gloucester

AI generated summary

  • You must manage a designated caseload, assess and diagnose patients, prioritize tasks, and create tailored management programs using various treatment skills.
  • You will assess and diagnose patients, manage a caseload, formulate personalized treatment plans, and ensure clinical risk management.

Requirements

  • * To undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner to work independently with access to guidance from highly specialised Physiotherapists within Gloucestershire Health and Care Services
  • * To be professionally and legally accountable for a designated patient caseload and to decide priorities for own work area balancing other patient related and professional demands
  • * To manage clinical risk within own patient caseload
  • * To undertake the comprehensive assessment and accurate diagnosis of patients, including those with a complex presentation, using investigative, analytical and enhanced clinical reasoning skills
  • * To formulate individualised clinical management programmes, utilising a wide range of treatment skills and options to plan a specialised programme of care

Responsibilities

  • To undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner to work independently with access to guidance from highly specialised Physiotherapists within Gloucestershire Health and Care Services
  • To be professionally and legally accountable for a designated patient caseload and to decide priorities for own work area balancing other patient related and professional demands
  • To manage clinical risk within own patient caseload
  • To undertake the comprehensive assessment and accurate diagnosis of patients, including those with a complex presentation, using investigative, analytical and enhanced clinical reasoning skills
  • To formulate individualised clinical management programmes, utilising a wide range of treatment skills and options to plan a specialised programme of care

FAQs

What type of physiotherapist are you looking for?

We are looking for motivated, dynamic, and enthusiastic Physiotherapists to join our well-established musculoskeletal team.

Where will the physiotherapist work?

The physiotherapist will work in the outpatient department managing a comprehensive range of musculoskeletal conditions, including hand conditions.

What types of referrals does the department receive?

We receive self-referrals, referrals from GP and consultants, as well as from our Advanced Practitioner Service and other healthcare professionals.

Will there be opportunities to specialize in hand conditions?

Yes, there will be opportunities to expand hand specialisms where directed by service needs.

Is training and professional development supported?

Yes, in-service training is encouraged and supported, and you will be expected to commit to your own personal development.

Will I have the opportunity to teach or supervise students?

Once you have received the appropriate training, you will be encouraged to act as a clinical educator and assist in the supervision of undergraduate physiotherapy students.

What is the team environment like?

You will have close links with the band 7 staff working in the Musculoskeletal Advanced Practitioner Service (MSKAPS) and will be part of a skilled and dedicated workforce.

What type of patient caseload will I manage?

You will be professionally and legally accountable for a designated patient caseload and will manage clinical risk within this caseload.

What qualifications and experience are required for the role?

The qualifications, training, and experience requirements for the role are outlined in the Job Description/Person Specification.

How is the organization rated by its staff?

According to our latest staff survey, 72% of colleagues would recommend the Trust as a place to work, and 76% would recommend the standard of care provided in our services.

Who can I contact for further details or for an informal visit?

For further details or informal visits, you can contact Becky Westlake, Forest of Dean MSK Team Lead, at Becky.Westlake@ghc.nhs.uk or call 0300 421 8481.

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Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust

Enabling people to live the best life they can

Science & Healthcare
Industry
501-1000
Employees
2019
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health, learning disability and community care services for the people of Gloucestershire. We also provide mental health and learning disability services in Herefordshire. The Trust was created in 2019 as a merger between 2gether NHS Foundation Trust and Gloucestershire Care Services NHS Trust.