MSK Physiotherapist

Job summary

The Southern Health MSK service is advertising Band 6 MSK Physiotherapy role(s) within our New Forest locality based at Lymington and Fordingbridge Hospitals. Full time and part time applications are welcomed. The teams form part of a large MSK service which takes pride in delivering high quality care and rehabilitation. We are very happy to discuss flexible working options and both sites offer free onsite parking for staff.

Working closely with primary and secondary care colleagues, the Southern Health MSK teams work to serve the local community in outpatient settings across Hampshire. Referrals are received directly from GPs and Orthopaedic Consultants as well as self-referrals from patients and Southern Health staff.

The service is committed to supporting staff who wish to work towards advanced practice accreditation and there will be ample opportunity to build and develop their portfolio against each of the four pillars.

We are committed to continued professional development and promoting evidence-based practise to ensure a high standard of care throughout the service. The MSK team benefit from an extensive professional development programme aligned against an education document. Alongside the support already mentioned, we actively support individuals that wish to pursue post-graduate study. With our orthopaedic triage team, we have developed an apprenticeship scheme that allows B6 staff to spend time with and develop clinically within a specific MSK area for a six-month period.

Main duties of the job

To work as part of the physiotherapy team across the New Forest in the musculoskeletal outpatient department, providing a high standard of physiotherapy assessment, treatment and advice to patients. Provide affective supervision to junior members of the team and students in line with trust requirements. Deputise for the team lead as required.

Alongside a varied MSK caseload, the successful applicant will have opportunities for leadership responsibility of band 5 staff and students.

The Southern Health MSK service benefits from a strong rehabilitation team made up of Band 3 and 4 staff who work alongside the registered staff to provide 1:1 rehabilitation and classes. All staff are able to refer into this team to maximise input and opportunity for patients.

As a team member you will have access to regular clinical supervision, access to CPD funding through our ACE academy and support on your journey towards advanced practice.

About us

Are you committed to providing remarkable care and service?

Are you passionate about helping people and want to make a difference every day?

We want to meet you!

Southern Health is one of the largest Foundation Trusts in the UK, specialising in mental health, adult and child community health and learning disabilities. We are committed to promoting the welfare and safeguarding of children, young people and adults at risk of abuse and neglect through our 6,500 strong workforce.

Southern Health has over 300 sites across the county and we serve 1.5 million people throughout all stages of their lives. Our aim is to work alongside the people we support (and our health and care partners) to deliver the best possible care and constantly improve.

Here at SHFT we have so much to be proud of:

• Working as a team and supporting each other, we put patients and our staff at the heart of everything we do.
• We have a skilled and diverse workforce and are committed to our staff development, offering bespoke training packages, leadership pathways and career opportunities.
• We offer a variety of benefits such as an amazing pension scheme, generous annual leave, Childcare Choices scheme, many discounts (Blue Light card, The Company Shop, NHS Staff Discounts, cycle to work scheme) and much more.

Come to work with us, together we will provide outstanding treatment and care to improve lives.

Employer details

Employer name

Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Lymington New Forest Hospital

Wellworthy Road

Lymington

Hampshire

SO41 8QD

Employer's website

https://www.southernhealth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Lymington New Forest Hospital

Wellworthy Road

Lymington

Hampshire

SO41 8QD

Employer's website

https://www.southernhealth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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