Physiotherapist

Job summary

As a band 6 MSK physiotherapist you will have to opportunity to continue developing your clinical skills for practice. Participation in our inhouse development program will also equip you with skills and attributes essential to the rest of your career. You will be fully integrated into a larger team with a focus on delivering high quality care at the right time and place.

As the successful candidate you will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Strong leadership skills. Good organisation skills: able to plan own work but also work effectively within a team. Ability to prioritise and make sound decisions, sometimes under pressure. You will carry a varied caseload of musculoskeletal complaints with a view to utilise all treatment and care options as appropriate, with the support of a named supervisor

Main duties of the job

To carry out effective and appropriate assessments using knowledge and skills combined with clinical reasoning and also to contribute towards accurate diagnosis.

? Work with patients to identify and agree treatment goals delivering patient centred care based on assessment out-comes, which demonstrate a good knowledge of the complex interaction of risk, safety, patient choice, shared decision making, independence, areas of conflict and eligibility for the services

? Plan and lead patient group sessions as clinically relevant

? Address all risk areas associated with individual patient's ability to function

? Contribute to effective discharge planning

? Monitor and evaluate effectiveness of interventions/treatments using outcome measures

? Work with assistants and technical instructors regarding clinical caseloads and provide necessary support on clinical issues

West London NHS Trust offer the following benefits to staff and more:

• Free counselling
• Flexible working
• Career breaks
• Annual leave buying / selling scheme
• Tusker Car Lease Scheme
• Cycle2Work scheme
• Discounted gym membership
• Childcare vouchers.
• Health Service staff discounts

• A full induction and preceptorship programme
• A supportive environment to develop clinical skills
• Access to a comprehensive online library of training, development, and resources
• Support towards career development and promotion opportunities within the Trust
• Relocation package
• Staff discount

About us

West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.

Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ over 5,000 staff, of whom 59% are BME. Our turnover for 2024-25 is over £500m.

The Trust is rated as 'Good' overallby the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as 'Outstanding'.

The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.