MSK Physiotherapist

MSK Physiotherapist

Do you love treating acute injuries?

Do you wish you had more time to spend with your patients?

Are you sick of having to discharge patients before they're ready?

Would you like dedicated administration time to allow you to focus on your patients?

Then keep reading...

One Ashford Hospital, part of the Phoenix Hospital Group, has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and experienced MSK Physiotherapist to join our friendly team at our Ashford hospital.

Hours: 37.5 per week, Monday to Friday, we are also happy to consider part time applications.

Reporting to the Physiotherapy Manager the successful applicant will deliver face-to-face assessment and treatment of various musculoskeletal outpatient conditions including orthopedic patients and sporting injuries. We pride ourselves on being up to date with current research, and providing patient centered, evidence based care for our patients

We have a modern outpatient facility with an equipped gym included bike and treadmill / weights / plyometric and agility training equipment, as well as a Radial Pressure Wave Therapy device (Shockwave) to enable us to really help get our patients back to their best. We also have dedicated in CPD time monthly within service.

You will be liaising with orthopaedic consultants and GPs as appropriate to best meet the assessed needs of the patient, as well as carrying out appropriate clinical risk assessments and where necessary, onward referral.

It is sometimes necessary to assist in the provision of therapy services for elective orthopaedic and general surgery inpatients, and pre-assessments to meet the needs of the service (e.g. AL cover / sickness), and so experience in this area would be desirable.

Colleague benefits include:

• 5 weeks annual leave plus Bank Holidays, pro rata
• Free Life Assurance
• Contributory Pension plan offering up to 5% matched contributions
• Private medical insurance
• Free staff parking
• On site restaurant with subsidised homemade meals and snacks

MSK Physiotherapist

Qualifications / Key Selection Criteria

• Degree or diploma in Physiotherapy or equivalent
• Minimum 12 months experience in MSK setting
• Post graduate rotations to include orthopaedics
• Registered with the HCPC

Experience

• Experience of assessing diagnosing and treating a range of MSK patients/cases
• Working with multi-disciplinary teams
• Experience of independently managing case loads

Desirables

• Private healthcare experience
• Post graduate experience as a physiotherapist across a range of specialties
• Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy

MSK Physiotherapist

About the Hospital

One Ashford Hospital is one of Kent's newest private hospitals. Patients receive fast access to appointments with specialist Consultants, diagnostic imaging and treatment for a range of health concerns. Our private hospital has been designed with the latest technology and with patient care at its heart.

One Ashford is next door to the William Harvey Hospital and is close to junction 10 of the M20. Parking is available and is ideally located for candidates living in and around the Ashford area.

Our Recruitment Process

At One Ashford Hospital we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive working environment. We strive to create a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.

Any offers of employment made by One Ashford Hospital will be subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK and receipt of a satisfactory DBS Certificate from the Disclosure & Barring Service.

One Ashford Hospital reserves the right to remove job adverts before the closing date.

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