Band 6 Specialist Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist

3 months ago

Hampstead, United Kingdom Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

Band 6 MSK Physiotherapist (and would consider band 5-6 development role)

Permanent Role

Royal Free Hospital

Hours per week

This is an exciting time to be working at the Royal Free London NHS Foundation one of the biggest NHS Trusts in the UK, delivering care to more than million people a year through our three main hospitals: Barnet, Chase Farm and Royal Free.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a band 6 MSK Physiotherapists to be part of the MSK Outpatient Physiotherapy service at the Royal Free Hospital site. The successful candidate will be expected to work at a specialised level of practice in the treatment of MSK conditions, with the majority of referrals seen being referred via Orthopaedics and Rheumatology. The main rotation is into the hand therapy service at the Royal Free Hospital. You will be supported by the whole team and have a Band 7 Physiotherapist supervisor.

The successful candidate is required to be able demonstrate the Trust values, the responsibilities of the job description and person specification. In particular you should have proven experience of working in an MSK setting. We work closely with Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioners in a range of specialties, the Orthopaedic and Rheumatology teams, as well as the Hand therapy and Pelvic health teams. We deliver a variety of group sessions, and we have our own aquatic therapy pool. We are lucky to be supported by a dedicated therapies education team and an AHP research and development team.

If you believe you meet the criteria of the person specification and would like to join the Royal Free at this time, we would be interested in receiving your application.

To find out more about working at the Royal Free please visit our website at:

About us

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top

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Job description

Job responsibilities

The main duties for this role are described in detail in the job description and person specification documents attached.

This vacancy has been advertised in accordance with the new NHS pay rate which will take effect from autumn 2024. Please note if your employment starts before the 24/25 pay scales are implemented you will be paid under the 23/24 pay scales and any backpay will be adjusted accordingly. Further information can be found at

Person Specification

Royal Free World Class Values

Essential

Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

Education & professional qualifications

Essential

Degree/graduate diploma in Physiotherapy Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration Certificated graduate courses or equivalent in-house training in clinical specialty and management responsibilities taught by experts in their area Commitment to advanced clinical and professional development

Desirable

Member of CSP

Experience

Essential

Comprehensive post registration experience with experience in musculoskeletal services Understanding and application of the PT process with evidence of clinical reasoning and clinical problem solving Evidence of CPD in the form of a professional portfolio detailing post-graduate structured, supervised in-service training received/attended Teaching/education of colleagues/ multidisciplinary team and/or public/carers Team working and ability to work as part of a team Evidence of presentation of own research /project/audit work which informed departmental development Thorough understanding of setting & maintaining clinical standards & clinical audit Evidence of contribution to change within the workplace Understanding of role of therapy within current evolving health environment

Desirable

Currently working at B6 level in outpatient MSK department Supervision of more junior staff/TSWs and/or students Broad experience on a rotational scheme Evidence of involvement in research/audit Independently manage groups

Skills and aptitudes

Essential

Able to work autonomously and use initiative Evidence of specialist clinical skills Good time management and organisational skills Ability to work effectively within different teams both multi and uni-disciplinary, with a willingness to be personally accountable for actions Effective clinical reasoning skills & ability to reflect on own practice Positive attitude to change; self motivating Appreciation of need for personal accountability for governance issues (to include confidentiality, Health & Safety and risk management) and how these affect self and others Legislation and litigation related to therapy To manage stressful situations by remaining calm, objective and professional at all times Good presentation skills Able to carry out concurrent activities (multi-tasking) and work in an unpredictable working pattern; to be flexible To be proactive in service development, liaising closely with seniors/MDT in order to promote clinical excellence

Desirable

Competent IT skills - word processing, email, internet, Excel Commitment to personal and departmental development Problem solving approach to clinical interventions Knowledge of relevant standardised assessments, and relevant outcome measures

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