MSK Physiotherapist

• To autonomously assess and diagnose patients with a diverse range of musculoskeletal, orthopaedic or rheumatology conditions, using appropriate assessment/diagnostic techniques, skills and tools
• To adopt a problem solving approach, engaging patients and carers in their treatment plan, negotiating on agreed outcomes, gaining consent and educating users on self-care.
• To evaluate and review treatment outcomes to facilitate discharge of patients.
• To deliver care in a range of settings including primary sites, clinics, GP surgeries and acute hospital as required.
• To work with members of the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure a seamless delivery of care, provide advice and education within this forum, acting as an expert in your own professional field.
• To continually review patients progress and refer as necessary to other healthcare professionals to ensure appropriate care is provided.
• To plan and organise a caseload and implement effective administration in accordance with department guidelines on caseload management.
• To participate in the services Clinical Governance initiatives and thedevelopment and implementation of standards, guidelines and protocols.

Essential

• Physiotherapy Degree/Diploma Physiotherapy
• Current UK HCPC Registered

Desirable

• Membership of The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy or any special interest group

Essential

• Awareness of audit and evaluation
• MSK Outpatient experience
• Broad under graduate experience in core clinical areas: MSK/ Respiratory/ Community Therapy/ Neuro/ Care of Elderly.
• Awareness of current NHS policies and issues which impact on the profession and the workplace
• Awareness of current issues or developments pertinent to own profession including legal frameworks.
• Have an understanding of clinical governance and how it applies to own work area
• Awareness of own knowledge and learning style
• Experience of working as part of a team
• Relevant clinical knowledge base underpinned by broader physiotherapeutic skills
• A good working knowledge of the NHS system of care. (Trained or worked in the NHS)

Desirable

• Participation in project activity
• Active contribution to training others
• Experience of treating patients who do not speak English

Essential

• Ability to work as an autonomous practitioner.
• Ability to prioritize and manage own work load in a busy environment with supervision
• Good Clinical Reasoning / problem solving skills.
• Basic IT competency.
• Ability to process, manage and communicate sensitive information in relation to patient care and convey this in an appropriate and clear manner.
• Ability to recognize and work with diversity
• Excellent written and verbal skills including the ability to write straightforward letters and reports to a professional standard.
• A strong commitment to patient care.
• Reliable, flexible, motivated, diplomatic team worker who demonstrates appropriate initiative and good time management.
• Willing to work extended hours to accommodate late opening hours

Desirable

• Fluent in any other local language
• Experience in use of systemone
• Car user