Musculoskeletal Practitioner

An exciting new opportunity has arisen to be part of the musculoskeletal outpatient team in the Tewkesbury and Winchcombe Locality. We are seeking a forward-thinking, motivated individual looking to develop their skills and abilities within a supportive, positive environment. This post would be suitable for a Physiotherapist looking to consolidate their musculoskeletal skills or a Sports Therapist who is keen to work with a wider musculoskeletal team.

Those interested must have a passion for musculoskeletal rehabilitation and be focused on providing the highest level of care for our patients and developing the service in the future. The post holder will hold an independent caseload and work within a close-knit MSK Team.

Continuing Professional Development is actively encouraged and supported with opportunities to develop skills.

We encourage potential applicants to visit the clinic prior to interview.

Please refer to the job description and person specification.

Those interested must be focused on providing the high-quality holistic care for our patients, as well as working with our close-knit team to develop the service for the present and the future.

At Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust, we are supportive of the people we care for in the community and aim to provide a fully responsive service to everyone who needs it. This is the same approach we take for our employees. We look to value the skills and experiences of those we work with, whether they are service users, carers, families or those looking to work with us.Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust is part of the NHS. We treat NHS patients according to NHS principles and standards. The difference is the Trust is accountable to local people, rather than to Government, and so we are able to work closely with our community to develop services in the way that best suits the needs of local people.

Please refer to the main job description for full details.

**What we offer**:

- A Comprehensive, monthly in-service training programme
- Biannual countywide training days
- One to one mentorship, clinical supervision, peer review
- Direct access and working closely with musculoskeletal specialists in spinal, shoulder, hand, vestibular, rheumatology, and women’s health
- Wide variety of clinical presentations referred from orthopaedics, advanced practitioners, minor injuries unit, GPs and patient self-referral
- Full Musculoskeletal workload
- Yearly and 6 monthly clinical appraisal with a senior clinician.

The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification.

**Closing date**: 23rd January 2023

**Shortlisting date**: 2nd February 2023

**Interview date**: 15th February 2023