Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist - Rheumatology

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist within the Outpatient Rheumatology team.

This role will predominantly focus on providing clinical and non clinical leadership and expert knowledge of Rheumatology for the Physiotherapy  team delivering Outpatient Therapy services.

Experience in Rheumatology and leading leading is essential.

Hours: 15 per week, permanent.

Please be advised we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non-UK residents.

Main duties of the job

To act as a clinical specialist responsible for the assessment and treatment and education of patient referred with Rheumatologic conditions, so contributing to determining clinical diagnosis and overall case management.

To work as part of the wider multi-disciplinary team to access and act upon relevant diagnostic tests and make relevant onward recommendations as necessary.

To act as lead clinician within specialist area supporting the operational delivery, planning, co-ordination, and evaluation of the Physiotherapy service provided for patients with Rheumatologic conditions including service development initiatives.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.

Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.

As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage Careers :: East Cheshire NHS Trust for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).

Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.

We look forward to receiving your application.