Static MSK Physiotherapist
Job Description
Job title: Static MSK Physiotherapist
Company: NHS
Job description: An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated individual to join our musculoskeletal physiotherapy team. We are looking for a new Band 5 musculoskeletal physiotherapist to provide physiotherapy assessment, treatment and management of patients with a wide range of spinal and peripheral conditions. You will be working in a friendly and thriving outpatients department managing referrals from consultants, GP’s and APT’s.The highly experienced team consists of Band 7s with various special interests, Band 6’s, a rotational Band 5 and Band 4 and 3 therapy support workers. You will also work closely with the Spinal, Rheumatology, Upper limb, Lower limb, Hand Therapy and Paediatric Advanced Practice Therapists.You will assist in the clinical delivery of musculoskeletal physiotherapy services in the Outpatient Physiotherapy Department at the Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital, Margate. Your caseload will consist of a range of 1:1 assessments and treatments, as well as group gym sessions.Main duties of the jobPhysiotherapists who work in all these services require a range of core skills as follows:
- Assessment, treatment and evaluation of holistic therapy intervention
- The development of integrated care programmes with the patient
- To support in the supervision of Therapy Assistants and Students
- To actively work as a member of the multi-professional team to provide high quality therapy interventions to patients
- Manage a caseload of patients on a daily basis consisting of patients with complex needs associated within a specific speciality
- Actively engage and contribute in regular in service training and CPD training
About usOur vision is ‘great healthcare from great people’. Everything we do is guided by our values: ‘People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference’.We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called ‘We care’. It’s about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We’re looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for roles Band 5 and above.Date posted18 March 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 5Salary£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annumContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Flexible workingReference number344-2504DCBJob locationsQueen Elizabeth the Queen Mother HospitalRamsgate RoadMargateCT9 4ANJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in ‘supporting documents’.If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in ‘supporting documents’.If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.Person SpecificationKnowledgeEssential
- Evidence of continued professional development
SkillsEssential
- Ability to travel independently between sites as required by the service
- Adhere and work in line with the trust vision, mission and values
Desirable
- Ability to motivate others
- Ability to prioritise tasks and caseload
- Uses initiative to work with a proactive approach
QualificationsEssential
- Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy
- Appropriate State registration with the Health Professions Council
Desirable
- Membership of Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
ExperienceEssential
- Experience of working as a Band 5 Physiotherapist
- Experience working as part of a team
Desirable
- Experience working in MSK department
Person SpecificationKnowledgeEssential
- Evidence of continued professional development
SkillsEssential
- Ability to travel independently between sites as required by the service
- Adhere and work in line with the trust vision, mission and values
Desirable
- Ability to motivate others
- Ability to prioritise tasks and caseload
- Uses initiative to work with a proactive approach
QualificationsEssential
- Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy
- Appropriate State registration with the Health Professions Council
Desirable
- Membership of Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
ExperienceEssential
- Experience of working as a Band 5 Physiotherapist
- Experience working as part of a team
Desirable
- Experience working in MSK department
Expected salary: £29970 – 36483 per year
Location: Margate, Kent
