MSK Specialist Physiotherapist

Job summary

Join our progressive MSK Physiotherapy Service and benefit from access to the Cornish countryside and the best surfing beaches in the country, alongside exciting career development actively support CPD and offer robust in house training including an annual MSK conference , plus funding for appropriate external courses to support career progression.

An opportunity has arisen to work with a well-respected outpatient physiotherapy team based in Newquay Hospital, which is part of the Restormel MSK physiotherapy service . We have a mix of staff both administrative and clinical ranging from Band 2 to 7, including Clinical Specialists, Advanced Practice Practitioners and First Contact Practitioners.

Main duties of the job

Our service provides out-patient physiotherapy to the local community accepting referrals from GPs, Consultants and Allied Health Professionals, as well as Patient Self-referrals. We have a strong commitment to professional development, regular supervision and in-service training at a local and countywide are looking for a capable MSK physiotherapist and motivated colleague to join our team on a part time basis to cover Mat leave. As this post is part of the Restormel MSK physiotherapy team a requirement to cover St Austell MSK physiotherapy department may also be needed in order to meet service demands.

About us

We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.

We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.

Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.

We work in people's homes, in community clinics and staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.

Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increases the numbers of people who use our services.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

Current professional registration - HCPC Professional qualification - PT Degree or Diploma in Physiotherapy IELTS unless qualification taken in English Evidence of further training relevant to specialty Post Graduate Courses

Experience

Essential

Significant experience in MSK Outpatients Experience of managing a team of people, including qualified and unqualified, in clinical care Extensive experience of working within a multidisciplinary team, an in-depth understanding of their roles and respect for the other professionals within the team

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