Physiotherapist
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Job summary
Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist - Band 5
West Wiltshire Locality
37.5 Hours per week - Permanent
WE WELCOME APPLICATIONS FROM EXISTING PHYSIOTHERAPISTS, NEW GRADUATES AND FINAL YEAR STUDENTS.
An opportunity has arisen to join our growing department as a MSK Physiotherapist.
Our service is well respected, we have strong relationships with local GP practices, Orthopaedic and Rheumatology consultants, midwives as well as other healthcare professionals. Patients can self refer to our service and we have a growing number of First Contact Physiotherapists (FCP), within the GP practices, who refer patients to us.
You will be joining a friendly, supportive team of over 20 full and part time clinicians including Physiotherapists, Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioners (APP), Physiotherapy Assistants and Administrative staff.
Learning and personal development is encouraged and supported. Our well-organised In-Service Training program includes monthly departmental IST, 1:1 supervision, journal club, and subsidised places on courses. Peer support and watched assessments are encouraged in order to boost patient care and facilitate learning. Our Clinical Specialists and our Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioners are easily accessible for support with patient assessment and management as required.
Successful candidates could be based in one of our Outpatient Departments at Warminster, Melksham, Devizes or Trowbridge Community Hospital, flexibility to work at other local sites will be required.
Main duties of the job
Successful candidates could be based in one of our Outpatient Departments at Warminster, Melksham, Devizes or Trowbridge Community Hospital, although flexibility to work at other local sites will be required. We are part of a Wiltshire-wide network of physiotherapists allowing opportunities to work, or transfer to one of our other physiotherapy departments if desired.
We accommodate working hours to enable a good work/life balance, where able, there is currently no on-call rota or weekend working.
Candidates should be able to solid assessment and clinical reasoning skills, have sound knowledge of evidence-based physiotherapy interventions for common MSK conditions. Good communication skills are essential as the position will require you to work with a variety of people in a fast-paced environment that frequently presents interesting and challenging situations.
The successful candidate will build up an interesting and varied musculoskeletal and orthopaedic caseload. Depending on your experience and clinical interest you will have the opportunity to be involved in other specialities such as hydrotherapy, hand therapy, antenatal and amputees. We run a variety of classes, which you can be involved in. These include: Escape Pain, Upper Limb, Lower Limb, Total Knee Replacement, Hydrotherapy, Hand, Antenatal, Amputee, Back and Activate Your Back.
For an informal discussion contact:
Cara ORourke -Head of Service MSK Physiotherapy
cara.orourke@nhs.net07901640822
About us
Wiltshire Health and Care provides community based health services, enabling people to live healthy independent lives. Our Vision is to enable people to live independant and fulfilling lives for as long as possible. We are an NHS partnership organisation, focused entirely on delivering quality health and care to the people of Wiltshire - not on making a profit.
There has never been a better time to join us. Community services are expanding as part of the NHS Long Term Plan and the population of Wiltshire has never needed the energy, enthusiasm and commitment of our community-focused teams more than now. You will join a friendly and supportive team who live our values of Quality, Integrity, Partnership and Change, which were developed with our staff, patients and carers.
If you already live in or near Wiltshire, youll know that it is a great place to live and work: rolling countryside, bustling market towns and vibrant city life combined with excellent transport links and good schools. If you are looking to move to the area, we offer local employment and a chance to play a crucial role as part of your new community straight away. What are you waiting for?!
Details
Date posted
11 July 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£28,407 to £34,581 a year pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
C9085-WHC-21991
Job locations
Trowbridge Community Hospital
Adcroft Street
Trowbridge
Wiltshire
BA14 8PH
Employer details
Employer name
Wiltshire Health and Care LLP
Address
Trowbridge Community Hospital
Adcroft Street
Trowbridge
Wiltshire
BA14 8PH
Employer's website
https://wiltshirehealthandcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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