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Senior Rotational MSK Physiotherapist

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level

AI generated summary

  • You need a Physiotherapy degree, HCPC registration, experience in outpatients/orthopaedics, strong MSK knowledge, excellent clinical skills, and the ability to supervise and support junior staff.
  • You will rotate across sites, supervise junior staff and students, join the orthopaedic weekend rota, and support evidence-based practice and ongoing professional development.

Requirements

  • - This post requires a degree in Physiotherapy, or equivalent
  • - HCPC registration
  • - A good base of experience particularly in outpatients and orthopaedics
  • - A good background knowledge of musculoskeletal and orthopaedic conditions
  • - Excellent clinical skills
  • - Compassion and enthusiasm to help in service developments, projects and audit
  • - Ability to be adaptable and organised
  • - Enjoy playing a major role in supervising junior staff, assistant and technical instructor staff and undergraduate students on clinical placement

Responsibilities

  • - To join our friendly team at Hillingdon Hospital and Mount Vernon Hospital
  • - To rotate across site as required
  • - To join the orthopaedic weekend rota for which competency training is provided
  • - To play a major role in supervising junior staff, assistant and technical instructor staff and undergraduate students on clinical placement
  • - To support evidence based practice and research
  • - To develop clinical skills through a programme of regular in-service training, supervision, CPD and appraisal

FAQs

What is the job title for this role?

The job title is Senior Rotational MSK Physiotherapist.

Where are the job locations?

The job locations are Hillingdon and Mount Vernon Hospital sites.

What type of contract is being offered?

A permanent contract is being offered for this position.

How many hours per week is this role?

This role is for 37.5 hours per week.

What rotations are included in this position?

The rotations include MSK outpatients, elective orthopaedics, hand therapy, as well as spinal and peripheral rotations in MSK outpatients.

Is there a weekend rota involved in this role?

Yes, the post-holder will join the orthopaedic weekend rota, which includes trauma at Hillingdon and elective at Mount Vernon.

What qualifications are required for this role?

A degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent and HCPC registration are required.

What qualities are you looking for in a candidate?

We are looking for a candidate with excellent clinical skills, compassion, enthusiasm, adaptability, and organizational skills.

Is there support for professional development?

Yes, development of clinical skills is supported through in-service training, supervision, CPD, and appraisal.

Who can I contact for more information about the role?

You can contact Graham Coombs, Manager Therapies and Physiotherapy Outpatients, via email at graham.coombs@nhs.net, or reach out to Elaine Gardner, Sarah Parsons, or Elsa Glenday at their respective email addresses for further information.

Are there opportunities for supervising junior staff?

Yes, the role involves supervising junior staff, assistant and technical instructor staff, as well as undergraduate students on clinical placement.

Is research encouraged within this role?

Yes, the Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust actively encourages evidence-based practice and research.

What kind of services does The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provide?

The Trust provides a wide range of services including accident and emergency, inpatient care, day surgery, outpatient clinics, and maternity services among others.

We provide clinical services to over half a million patients a year, including over 94,000 in our Emergency Department.

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Employees
1991
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of healthcare services in Hillingdon, including acute, emergency, and elective care. Their mission is to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care, ensuring safety and improving health outcomes. Their purpose is to enhance community well-being by offering excellent clinical services, advancing medical practice, and supporting health education and research.