Senior MSK Physiotherapist

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced MSK Physiotherapist looking for the next step in the progression of their career to join the Musculoskeletal Service at Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust (CNWL) as a Senior MSK Physiotherapist

To provide clinical expertise in the treatment of patients with musculoskeletal problems and in the education and supervision of less experienced members of the musculoskeletal team.

To support the management of the musculoskeletal team to deliver and develop high quality seamless musculoskeletal services in primary and acute care settings.

Person specification

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• Graduate Diploma [P]hysiotherapy/BSc Physiotherapy or equivalent level
• HCPC Registration

Desirable

• CSP membership Special interest group membership

EXPERIENCE

Essential

• 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

Desirable

• Experience of having sole responsibility for supervision of staff and students
• MDT working within Trust

KNOWLEDGE

Essential

• 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

Desirable

• Participation in research, outcomes, clinical governance and audit

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Essential

• 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

About the employer

The physiotherapy team is integrated with our interface service and there is opportunity to work alongside Advanced Practitioners Physiotherapists and consultant Physiotherapist, as well as experienced senior physiotherapists. This is a non-rotational MSK post and thus some previous experience is essential. We aim to provide a supportive environment with the chance be involved in a range of innovative service projects.