MSK Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist (Internal Only) inVictoria Road inVictoria Road PUBLISHED
WED 4 DEC 2024
East Cheshire NHS Trust r42V6PtN
The role entails providing high-quality clinical assessments and treatments using evidence-based practices while maintaining strong collaborative links with GPs and local universities. Candidates will play a key part in the operational aspects of the physiotherapy service and support initiatives to enhance service delivery. The working hours are set at 22.5 hours per week, and the Trust emphasises commitment to equal opportunities and disability inclusion in their recruitment process.
**This position is open to staff working at the Trust in the 'ECT Family' this includes currentEast Cheshire NHS Trust employees,both NHSP and ECT bank staff, ISS staff and volunteers at the Trust. Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications from applicants not listed within these groups. **
An opportunity has arisen for a band 6 to join our innovative and friendly team of Physiotherapists on a fixed term basis as part of our Out-patient Therapy team.
This post represents an excellent opportunity to progress your career in Musculoskeletal expertise or gain further experience of out-patient Physiotherapy having had extensive experience of musculoskeletal Physiotherapy as a Band 5.
On joining our MSK Physiotherapy team you will be expected to assess and treat a broad range of interesting and stimulating conditions, with the support of a team of Band 7 Advanced Clinical Specialists and FCP's and Advanced Practitioners.
We are a forward thinking and evolving Physiotherapy service, offering a range of staff experiences from Physiotherapy Assistants through to Advanced Clinical Practitioners and First Contact Practitioners. Each discipline is supported by a clinical lead, with strong links with GP's, consultants and local universities.
Hours per week: 22.5 fixed term
- To act as part of the Clinical and Administrative Physiotherapy teams for centres across East Cheshire and take an active role in assisting in the organisation and delegation of duties within Physiotherapy team and aid in the dissemination of knowledge and duties required to maintain the high standards associated with each East Cheshire clinic, and build specific ties with the East Cheshire GP's and provide innovation to further improve the service.
- To act as a Clinical Specialist, providing a high standard of specialist assessment and treatment for musculoskeletal / orthopaedic patients in a variety of locations. Using evidence based principles / current best practice, specialist skills and clinical reasoning to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions.
- To support the Team Managers and Advanced Clinical Specialists in the day to day running of the clinics and to assist in service improvement initiatives in area of work.
- To regularly supervise, educate and support more junior staff, assistants and external students on placement.
About us
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.jobsincare.com/job/jbnsPK25 for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
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