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Senior MSK Physiotherapist

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Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

3d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Healthcare
    Education & Teaching
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You must have a relevant physiotherapy degree, HCPC registration, musculoskeletal experience, training involvement, postgraduate coursework, knowledge of orthopaedics, and strong communication skills.
  • You will assess and treat patients with musculoskeletal conditions, supervise junior staff, develop services, deliver training, and collaborate with healthcare professionals in various settings.

Requirements

  • Graduate Diploma [P]hysiotherapy/BSc Physiotherapy or equivalent level
  • HCPC Registration
  • Good general experience, plus some specialist experience in musculoskeletal out- patients
  • Have participated in in-service training
  • Have been involved in service training evaluation/initiated service change
  • Relevant post-graduate courses completed or commenced
  • Awareness of research methods, patient outcomes, clinical governance and audit
  • Good general background knowledge of orthopaedic conditions and their management
  • High level knowledge of musculoskeletal conditions and their management, specifically spinal pain
  • Knowledge of pain management strategies for chronic conditions
  • Good communicator
  • Excellent organisational skills and time management
  • Thorough/reliable
  • Good problem solver
  • Able to work independently as a sole practitioner in GP surgeries
  • Able to work independently as a sole practitioner in GP surgeries

Responsibilities

  • To provide a comprehensive service to patients with physiotherapy need at a variety of locations. Skills required include:
  • Management of patients with complex musculoskeletal, orthopaedic and rheumatological disorders and conditions
  • Advanced manual therapy and therapeutic exercise skills.
  • Extensive knowledge of patient self-management and education
  • Excellent communication with consultants, GPs and other healthcare professionals is essential in providing a holistic approach to patient management
  • To initiate and participate in the development of new ideas and the evolution of existing systems within Primary care and hospital based musculoskeletal services.
  • To provide structured supervision, in line with ERS guidelines, for more junior members of the team.
  • To carry out annual appraisals and subsequently create professional development plans with more junior members of the physiotherapy team
  • To provide specific advanced level teaching for more junior members of the team.
  • To organise, coordinate and deliver training for GP’s and other healthcare professionals as required.
  • To be responsible for helping to plan service development and implementing decisions.
  • To deputise for musculoskeletal team leads, in their absence, with regards to day to day management tasks. Examples of tasks included:
  • Checking new referrals against the teams referral criteria
  • Dealing with problems/issues as they arise and passing things on to more senior managers as required
  • Support and liaison with the admin/booking teams
  • To lead on the planning and clinical education of undergraduate students in the physiotherapy team
  • To participate in the recruitment process of more junior members of the physiotherapy team
  • To participate and lead, when appropriate, in the monitoring of activity and audit of Musculoskeletal physiotherapy service.
  • To autonomously assess and diagnose patients with a diverse range of Musculoskeletal, orthopaedic or rheumatology conditions, using appropriate assessment/diagnostic techniques, skills and tools.
  • To autonomously create individual treatment plans using a variety of appropriate physiotherapy treatment regimes for a range of patient groups including patients with complex and multiple musculoskeletal and medical problems.
  • To adopt a problem solving approach, engaging patients and carers in their treatment plan, negotiating on agreed outcomes, gaining consent and educating patient on self-care.
  • To evaluate and review treatment outcomes to facilitate discharge of patients.
  • To deliver care in a range of settings including clinics, GP surgeries and acute hospital as required.

FAQs

What is the role of a Senior MSK Physiotherapist at CNWL?

The Senior MSK Physiotherapist provides clinical expertise in treating patients with musculoskeletal problems, supervises less experienced team members, and supports the management of the musculoskeletal team to deliver high-quality services in both primary and acute care settings.

What are the essential qualifications required for this position?

Applicants must have a Graduate Diploma or BSc in Physiotherapy (or equivalent), along with HCPC registration.

Is prior experience in Musculoskeletal (MSK) physiotherapy necessary for this role?

While good general experience and some specialist experience in musculoskeletal outpatients are essential, direct prior MSK experience is not mandatory but beneficial.

Will I be supervising junior staff members?

Yes, part of the role involves providing structured supervision for junior members of the team, carrying out annual appraisals, and creating professional development plans.

What types of patients will I be working with?

You will be managing patients with complex musculoskeletal, orthopaedic, and rheumatological disorders and conditions.

What kind of setting will I be working in?

The role includes providing services in various locations, such as clinics, GP surgeries, and acute hospitals.

Are there opportunities for professional development in this position?

Yes, the role involves leadership in clinical education for undergraduate students and participation in the recruitment process for junior staff, along with opportunities to develop new ideas within the service.

Is there a focus on teamwork in this role?

Yes, excellent communication with consultants, GPs, and other healthcare professionals is essential for a holistic approach to patient management.

Can I contribute to the development of the musculoskeletal service?

Yes, you will have the opportunity to plan and help implement decisions regarding service development and improvement initiatives.

Are there mandatory vaccinations required for this role?

Yes, as an NHS Trust, vaccination is strongly encouraged and supported to protect yourself, colleagues, and patients in healthcare settings.

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Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

There's a place for you at CNWL.

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Mission & Purpose

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust (CNWL) has almost 6,550 staff providing integrated healthcare to a third of London's population, Milton Keynes, Surrey and areas beyond. We provide a wide range of services to treat people with a a variety of health needs, including common physical health problems, long-term conditions, mental health, learning disabilities, eating disorders, addictions and sexual health. We are here to provide support for people through every stage of life. Our catchment area covers a range of vibrant and diverse communities, with over 100 first languages spoken, ranging from areas of deprivation to areas of affluence. We are committed to providing services that need the needs of the people who use them, and we actively encourage involvement from local people who can help make a difference.