Logo of Huzzle

Home

Matches

Explore

Manage

Specialist MSK Physiotherapist

image

Barts Health NHS Trust

2mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Sports & Fitness
    Healthcare
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You need experience in MSK physiotherapy, strong clinical and leadership skills, ability to manage a caseload, and a commitment to supervision, training, and service development in a diverse team.
  • You will assess and treat musculoskeletal patients, manage your caseload, supervise junior staff, and collaborate on research within a supportive training environment.

Requirements

  • We are looking for an experienced and highly motivated physiotherapist to join our expanding service.
  • You will support this innovative team with excellent clinical and team leadership skills that deliver high quality patient cantered care and support the service leads to deliver department objectives and service developments.
  • The post rotates between primary and secondary care.
  • You will work as part of a large MSK department that includes band 5, 6, 7, advanced practice and consultant physiotherapists who work across primary and secondary care.
  • To provide specialist musculoskeletal physiotherapy treatment to outpatients as part of the overall therapy provision.
  • The post holder will be responsible for their own caseload providing thorough clinical assessment, planning treatment and appropriate discharge from the service adapting practice to suit the needs of the patient.
  • To provide clinical supervision and appraisal to junior staff, therapy assistants and students.
  • We have a well-established in-service training programme, but also encourage post-graduate course for all members static within the MSK team.
  • Our service also has close links with the internationally renowned QMUL Sports Medicine Department with staff often collaborating on research and service developments.
  • Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.
  • The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation.
  • Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
  • Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond.
  • That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time.
  • It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
  • We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging.
  • We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
  • For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Abraham Newell Job title: Clinical Lead MSK Physiotherapist Email address: abraham.newell1@nhs.net

Responsibilities

  • To provide specialist musculoskeletal physiotherapy treatment to outpatients as part of the overall therapy provision.
  • The post holder will be responsible for their own caseload providing thorough clinical assessment, planning treatment and appropriate discharge from the service adapting practice to suit the needs of the patient.
  • To provide clinical supervision and appraisal to junior staff, therapy assistants and students.
  • We have a well-established in-service training programme, but also encourage post-graduate course for all members static within the MSK team.
  • Our service also has close links with the internationally renowned QMUL Sports Medicine Department with staff often collaborating on research and service developments.
  • To provide specialist musculoskeletal physiotherapy treatment to outpatients as part of the overall therapy provision.
  • The post holder will be responsible for their own caseload providing thorough clinical assessment, planning treatment and appropriate discharge from the service adapting practice to suit the needs of the patient.
  • To provide clinical supervision and appraisal to junior staff, therapy assistants and students.

FAQs

What are the primary responsibilities of the Specialist MSK Physiotherapist?

The primary responsibilities include providing specialist musculoskeletal physiotherapy treatment to outpatients, managing a caseload through thorough clinical assessment, planning treatment, discharging patients appropriately, and providing clinical supervision and appraisal to junior staff, therapy assistants, and students.

Is experience necessary for this role?

Yes, we are looking for an experienced and highly motivated physiotherapist to join our service.

What does the team structure look like within the MSK department?

The MSK department consists of a large team that includes band 5, 6, 7, advanced practice, and consultant physiotherapists who work across both primary and secondary care.

Are there opportunities for professional development?

Yes, we have a well-established in-service training program and encourage participation in post-graduate courses for all members of the MSK team.

Will the position involve collaboration with other departments?

Yes, the service has close links with the QMUL Sports Medicine Department, and staff often collaborate on research and service developments.

What is the vision of Barts Health as an organization?

Barts Health aims to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation while providing safe and compassionate care to patients.

What values does Barts Health promote in the workplace?

Barts Health promotes the WeCare values, which include a commitment to inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging and their differences are valued.

Who can I contact for further details about the job?

For further details or informal visits, you can contact Abraham Newell, Clinical Lead MSK Physiotherapist, at abraham.newell1@nhs.net.

image

Barts Health NHS Trust

Shape your story at Barts Health NHS Trust

Science & Healthcare
Industry
10,001+
Employees
2012
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Barts Health NHS Trust operates several major hospitals in East London, providing comprehensive healthcare services including emergency care, surgery, and specialist treatments. Their ultimate mission is to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care and improve health outcomes for the community they serve. Their purpose is to ensure that every patient receives the best possible treatment and support, fostering health and well-being across the diverse populations in their care.