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MSK Outpatient Physiotherapist

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Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Sep 18

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior & Mid Level
  • Consulting
    Healthcare

AI generated summary

  • You must have a degree in Physiotherapy, HCPC registration, experience in outpatient musculoskeletal care, strong communication skills, and flexibility in work practices and locations.
  • You will assess patients, create and deliver treatment plans, evaluate progress, mentor students, conduct audits, and ensure safe equipment use in a community setting.

Requirements

  • Qualifications
  • Degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent
  • HCPC Registration
  • Previous Experience
  • Significant experience at Junior level covering all basic rotations
  • Previous experience in Outpatient Musculoskeletal conditions
  • Previous NHS or equivalent experience
  • Skills and knowledge
  • Good written communication in English
  • Evidence of Musculoskeletal CPD
  • Clinical Audit skills
  • Other
  • Car driver/owner
  • Attitudes, aptitudes, personal characteristics
  • Ability to work with distressed or aggressive patients
  • Flexible approach to work practice
  • Team Worker
  • Flexible approach to service needs, prepared to work in any location
  • Previous Experience
  • Working knowledge of Clinical Governance issues

Responsibilities

  • To perform specialist physiotherapeutic assessment of patients with diverse presentations who may have complex physical and psychological conditions.
  • To hold responsibility for own caseload, working with indirect supervision. Supervision takes the form of regular formal training and clinical reasoning sessions and peer review. Access for advice and support from a senior physiotherapist is available if required, clinical work is not routinely evaluated by senior staff.
  • To undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner.
  • To supervise, mentor, and assess physiotherapy students to graduate standard and to ensure the standard of practice and teaching meets the standard set by the universities.
  • To undertake evidence-based audit projects to develop and enhance personal and team’s clinical practice across the service.
  • To participate in formal research projects
  • To participate in ongoing service developments in conjunction with more senior colleagues
  • To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of own clinical practice.
  • To undertake a comprehensive assessment of patients including those with diverse or complex presentations or multiple pathologies, using specialist knowledge, clinical reasoning skills and specialist manual assessment techniques to provide a clinical diagnosis.
  • To formulate and deliver (from a variety of options) specialised individual or group physiotherapy treatment programmes based on a sound knowledge of treatment skills underpinned by theoretical knowledge and experience. These skills will include patient education, exercise classes, electrotherapy techniques, manual physiotherapy techniques, e.g. mobilisation and joint manipulation. Other alternative forms of therapy may also be used, e.g. acupuncture.
  • To evaluate patient progress, reassess and alter treatment programmes as required.
  • To formulate soundly reasoned clinical diagnoses and prognoses and make recommendations for the best course of intervention, developing short and long-term goals (negotiated with patient) leading to a comprehensive discharge plan.
  • To work in the community setting which may include periods of lone working with telephone support from a senior physiotherapist if required.
  • To be responsible for the safe and competent use of all electrotherapy equipment, gym equipment and appliances to be used by patients.

FAQs

What is the role of an MSK Outpatient Physiotherapist?

The role involves providing highly skilled physiotherapy assessment, education, advice, and treatment services to outpatients with musculoskeletal conditions referred by G.Ps.

What qualifications do I need to apply for this position?

You need a degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent and HCPC registration.

Is prior NHS experience required for this role?

Yes, previous NHS or equivalent experience is essential, along with significant experience at a junior level covering all basic rotations.

What types of patient conditions will I be working with?

You will work with musculoskeletal conditions, arthritic conditions, and patients experiencing acute, chronic, or complex spinal pain.

Will I be required to supervise any students?

Yes, you will supervise, mentor, and assess physiotherapy students to graduate standard.

What are the working hours for this position?

The hours include some evening and Saturday work, as well as a requirement to work at any of the clinics in the Hillingdon borough.

What support will I receive for my professional development?

We offer friendly work environments, opportunities for supported continuing professional development (CPD), and clinical supervision from Band 7 physiotherapists.

Are there opportunities for research and audit projects?

Yes, you will participate in formal research projects and undertake evidence-based audit projects to develop and enhance clinical practice.

Do I need to drive to work?

Yes, it is essential to be a car driver/owner, as the role may involve traveling to different clinics within the Hillingdon borough.

What personal attributes are desired for this role?

A flexible approach to work practices, ability to work with distressed or aggressive patients, strong teamwork skills, and preparedness to work in various locations are essential characteristics.

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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.