Band 6 Physiotherapist-Musculoskeletal (MSK)

To hold responsibility for own case load, working without direct supervision. Supervision takes the form of regular formal training and clinical reasoning sessions, peer review, case conferences. Access to advice and support from peers/ senior clinicians is available.

To undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner and maintain associated records.

To assist with supervision, education and assessment of the performance of physiotherapy students; this would be to a graduate standard and involve working with universities to ensure the standard of practice and teaching meets the standards set by the degree level qualification.

To assist with supervision, education and co-ordination of generic therapy assistants, and junior therapy staff.

Undertake evidence-based audit and research projects to further own and teams' clinical practice. Make recommendations to clinical lead/manager of service for changes to practice by the team.

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.

Qualifications

Essential: - * BSc or Equivalent in Physiotherapy; - * HCPC Registered; - * MSK Work Based Training; - * Evidence of on-going CPD

Desirable: - * MCSP; - * Accredited MSK Training; - * Accredited Specialist Training (Acupuncture/APPI); - * Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy

Experience