Advanced MSK Physiotherapist

Must be a Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapists

(MCSP).

Must be Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) registered.

Must have worked as clinical specialist in the assessment and

treatment of muscular-skeletal disorders, sports injuries, orthopaedic

conditions, mobilisation and manipulation.

Must have a Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy.

Must have a minimum of four years post graduate clinical

experience in MSK disorders have previously held a position as a Lead

Specialist Physiotherapist Band 7 or equivalent.

Must be able to provide evidence of Continuing Professional

Development (CPD).

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To deliver

specialist muscular-skeletal/sports and training injury rehabilitation

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To provide

independent assessment, treatment and management of complex caseload of

patients.

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To act as

Clinical Specialist within Multi-disciplinary Team (MDT) clinics.

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To act as

clinical physiotherapy lead for specialist area of work e.g. sports and

training injuries, biomechanics; training other staff in specialist area.

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To perform

highly skilled physiotherapeutic assessment of patients referred by Consultants

and Medical Officers (MO) with diverse presentations and complex and chronic

physical and psychological conditions and sports and training injuries.

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To use

clinical reasoning skills to provide an accurate clinical diagnosis and request

investigations such as x-rays and scans.

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To use the

results of investigations to assist clinical diagnosis and appropriate

management of patients referring to other medical and health care professionals

as appropriate.

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To assess,

develop and implement physiotherapy treatment for specialist caseload, and to

provide advice in specialist field.

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To formulate,

develop and deliver a specialised individualised treatment programme based upon

evidence-based practice, manual assessment and appropriate clinical reasoning.

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To

communicate effectively with patients to ensure informed consent for treatment,

good understanding of their conditions and maximise their rehabilitation

potential accepting that patients may have a barrier to communication e.g.

minor brain injury, English as their second language.

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To be

involved in teaching and guiding students, junior colleagues, exercise

rehabilitation instructors, and workplace students.

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To be

involved in identifying training needs and organising in-service training.

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To develop

protocols to enhance the clinical development and efficacy of clinics and

Special Interest Groups.

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To ensure

junior colleagues are assisted with specialised assessments of more complex and

diverse clinical conditions.

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To use

complex physiotherapy therapeutic equipment.

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To provide

complex clinical reports to supply clinical prognoses and comprehensive

discharge planning for both lead consultants and on-going patient care under

other health professionals.

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To adhere to

processes to enable high standards of recording, filing and storage of patient

and statistical information are achieved and maintained in accordance with

local policy and Code of Specialist Physiotherapists (CSP) standards.

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To comply

with processes to guarantee the safety of both patients and therapists and

manage clinical risk within the work area in line with policies and guidelines.

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To maintain a

high standard of confidentiality at all times

About Military Medical Personnel and Our Benefits

Military Medical Personnel (MMP)

is a specialist recruitment consultancy dedicated exclusively to providing

locum civilian medical, dental and healthcare professionals to the Ministry of

Defence. We are a contracted supplier to the MOD and have locum vacancies on

military bases throughout the UK and occasionally overseas locations.

Military Medical Personnel offer

an attractive package for candidates which may include the following:

Attractive

rates of pay with weekly payments and choice of payment model

A generous

Refer a Friend bonus scheme

Flexibility

of long- and short-term assignments to suit your availability

Free uniforms

provided (if required)

A PVG

membership (Disclosure Scotland) or an Access Northern Ireland certificate is

required for this role.

Free

mandatory training

Weekly

payments

Assigned an

experienced consultant who will support you throughout your application and

will continue to look after you during your assignment

All job placements are subject to the receipt of satisfactory

compliance requirements.

Please note that MMP is unable to

sponsor work visas. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK,

such as a valid visa with no restrictions on hours.

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