Specialist Physiotherapist - MSK Upper Limb

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated physiotherapist to join our Clinical Leadership Outpatient team on a permanent basis

We are looking for a physiotherapist with  specialist musculoskeletal (MSK) physiotherapy skills  in management of upper limb conditions and a keen interest in developing their leadership skills and experience.

Ideally, you will have some evidence of leadership skills, service development experience,  time management skills and excellent communication skills.

You will be located on a North Bristol NHS site.

We would be very happy to arrange for you to have an informal visit of the physiotherapy outpatient department within the Brunel building in Southmead Hospital.

Main duties of the job

• To be responsible for the delivery of a high-quality physiotherapy service by self and others through caseload management, supervision and development of physiotherapy staff and students. Participation in operational management, modernisation and professional development of physiotherapy services.
• To be an autonomous physiotherapy practitioner performing an advanced assessment of patients with musculoskeletal conditions; formulating a diagnosis and treatment plan.  Caseload will include  patients with complex  disorders and/or presentations.
• To take a lead role in the supervision, teaching and appraisal of senior clinicians, junior clinicians, technical instructors/physiotherapy support workers, physiotherapy students (possibly including those at Masters level)
• As clinical team lead, to be responsible for operational management and service improvement within the MSK outpatient physiotherapy team.
• To initiate, supervise and participate in evidence-based projects/service development and be responsible for implementing changes within the MSK physiotherapy service; setting and monitoring standards of practice.
• To deputise for the Physiotherapy Outpatient Services Manager as required.
• To disseminate information/advice from the Manager or Head of Service to the MSK outpatient team.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• To be responsible for the delivery of a high-quality physiotherapy service by self and others through caseload management, supervision and development of physiotherapy staff and students. Participation in operational management, modernisation and professional development of physiotherapy services.
• To be an autonomous physiotherapy practitioner performing an advanced musculoskeletal assessment of patients including those with complex presentations and from this formulate a diagnosis and treatment plan
• To take a lead role in the supervision, teaching and appraisal of senior clinicians, junior clinicians, technical instructors/physiotherapy support workers, physiotherapy students (possibly including those at Masters level)
• As clinical team lead, to be responsible for operational management and service improvement within the MSK outpatient physiotherapy team.
• To initiate, supervise and participate in evidence-based projects/service development and be responsible for implementing changes within the MSK physiotherapy service; setting and monitoring standards of practice
• To deputise for the Physiotherapy Outpatient Services Manager as required
• To disseminate information/advice from the Manager or Head of Service to the MSK outpatient team.

Please see job description for further details