Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Team Leader MSK Outpatients Physiotherapist

The closing date is 27 May 2025

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a part-time Team Leader within our busy MSK Outpatient Gym. The successful candidate would be made responsible for their own varied clinical caseload, the clinical management of patients within this team and the strategic planning and daily running of this service. Working alongside another Team Leader and supported by a Superintendent, they would be responsible for the management of senior staff and junior staff within MSK Outpatients.

The successful candidate should have significant experience in treating a variety of musculoskeletal conditions but more particularly lower limb as well as relevant managerial experience.

Referrals are received from a variety of sources: GPs, Orthopaedics, Pain Clinic, Rheumatology, Oncology, Maxillo-Facial and ENT Consultants. This includes trauma and elective post-operative patients from Orthopaedic wards, A&E and Fracture Clinic. We have excellent working relationships with our Consultants and Multi-disciplinary Teams.

The Physiotherapy Outpatient Department offers a 6 day service. The successful candidates will be expected to be part of the Outpatient Saturday rota. In order to suit the needs of the local population we also offer early morning and early evening appointments.

The Department has a strong commitment to training and CPD. We pride ourselves on our patient satisfaction and consistently score 90% and above for patients who would recommend our service, via the Friends and Family Test.

Main duties of the job

To provide physiotherapy to relevant patients within MSK Outpatient Physiotherapy. May also be required to lead the Phototherapy service.

About us

Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.

We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.

Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.

Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.

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Details

Date posted

13 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£48,270 to £54,931 a year (per annum) pro-rata -includes high cost area supplements (HCAS)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

384-JH-EMF18501-B7

Job locations

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Guildford

GU2 7XX


Job description

Job responsibilities

Responsible for the Physiotherapeutic clinical care of all patients within the Outpatient Orthopaedic service. Responsible for the management of the Outpatient team. Responsible for service delivery and development in Outpatients. To provide specialist treatment and assessment of patients with MSK conditions. Primarily a clinical position but time is allocated for managerial responsibilities. Work flexibly to provide 6 day a week cover.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Responsible for the Physiotherapeutic clinical care of all patients within the Outpatient Orthopaedic service. Responsible for the management of the Outpatient team. Responsible for service delivery and development in Outpatients. To provide specialist treatment and assessment of patients with MSK conditions. Primarily a clinical position but time is allocated for managerial responsibilities. Work flexibly to provide 6 day a week cover.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • HCPC Registration
  • Member of specific interest group - e.g AOCP
  • MCSP or equivalent

Knowledge

Essential

  • Completed all core Junior rotations
  • Extensive experience within MSK Outpatients in an acute NHS Trust or equivalent at a Senior Level.
  • Evidence to support knowledge base in specialist area
  • Evidence of post registration education and continuous professional development
  • Specialist clinical skills in MSK Outpatients
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • HCPC Registration
  • Member of specific interest group - e.g AOCP
  • MCSP or equivalent

Knowledge

Essential

  • Completed all core Junior rotations
  • Extensive experience within MSK Outpatients in an acute NHS Trust or equivalent at a Senior Level.
  • Evidence to support knowledge base in specialist area
  • Evidence of post registration education and continuous professional development
  • Specialist clinical skills in MSK Outpatients

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Guildford

GU2 7XX


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Guildford

GU2 7XX


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Outpatient Superintendent

Liora Jackson

liorajackson@nhs.net

01483571122

Details

Date posted

13 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£48,270 to £54,931 a year (per annum) pro-rata -includes high cost area supplements (HCAS)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

384-JH-EMF18501-B7

Job locations

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Guildford

GU2 7XX


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