Senior MSK Physiotherapist

Job overview

The post holder will work in the MSK outpatient service at either Wythenshawe or Withington Community Hospital (South Manchester Hospitals). We accepts referrals from secondary care specialties such as orthopaedics, pain and rheumatology and also provide a physiotherapy service for Primary Care referrals. At South Manchester,  B6 MSK physiotherapists contribute to the orthopaedic weekend rota at Wythenshawe Hospital. The post holder may work cross site including Altrincham and Trafford general Hospital .

The successful candidate will carry an independent caseload of patients with musculoskeletal problems, and deliver a high standard of evidence-based physiotherapy. There are opportunities to experience running rehabilitation groups as well as seeing patients in a clinic environment.

Main duties of the job

• Delivery of evidence-based physiotherapy management of patients with musculoskeletal presentations
• Supervision of rehab assistants and band 5 physiotherapists
• Clinical mentorship of student physiotherapists
• Service development projects, such as audit and quality improvement programmes
• Participate in orthopaedic weekend rota

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading.  So that you’re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you’ll need to take time to read the ‘Candidate Essentials Guide’ that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how ‘we care for you as you care for others’. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you’ll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.

Diversity Matters

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating, and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at [email protected].

We’re looking forward to hearing from you!