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Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist Band 5 – Rotation
The closing date is 31 August 2025
We're looking for an exceptional Band 5 Physiotherapist to join our MSK Team on a musculoskeletal (MSK) rotation. This band 5 Rotation is able to offer newly registered physiotherapists who have a specialist interest in MSK, a range of clinical experiences. The main rotations are of 6 months duration and cover the following specialisms:
* MSK Physiotherapy
* MSK Hand Therapy
* MSK Foot and Ankle Biomechanics
* MSK Continence Physiotherapy
The successful candidate will provide high quality, patient centred care, assisting the team with the treatment of patients with a wide range of MSK conditions across the 4 specialisms.
We provide comprehensive in-service training as part of our Preceptorship programme for newly qualified staff, as well as peer supervision and dedicated slots for more experienced staff.
Flexible hours are an option for this role. Work bases will vary on service need. Applicants must be prepared to travel to sites across Norfolk.
We look forward to meeting you at interview.
Main duties of the job
To contribute in the delivery of high standards of health care to patients with MSK conditions in clinics, by assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating packages of care.
Formulate and execute individualised management and treatment plans for patients with MSK conditions, in collaboration with other agencies and the patient, utilising a range of treatment skills within the specialisms of MSK Physiotherapy, MSK Hand Therapy, Continence and Foot and Ankle Biomechanics.
Assessments and treatments will take the form of face to face consultations, or telephone/video consultations.
To work with all health care professionals and statutory/non statutory agencies to provide a seamless integrated service to our services users.
Work when needed in a variety of locations to meet the needs of the service.
About us
The MSK clinical team comprises of Extended Scope Practitioners within our Musculoskeletal Assessment and Triage team(MATS ), Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Podiatrists and MSK Assistant Practitioners. We also provide First Contact Practitioners from within our overall MSK structure. We work out of various venues, including; health centres; GP surgeries; community hospitals; and leisure centres.
Apply now to join an organisation that has been awarded an 'Outstanding' rating by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the highest possible rating and the first stand-alone NHS community trust in the country to be awarded the title.
Job responsibilities
To undertake comprehensive specialist assessment of musculoskeletal patients with a variety of musculoskeletal presentations using clinical reasoning skills and inform the development of a differential diagnosis. Assessments and treatments will take the form of face to face or virtual consultations to enhance patient access to our services
Formulate and execute individualised physiotherapy management and treatment plans for patients with MSK conditions, in collaboration with other agencies and the patient, utilising a range of treatment skills within the specialisms of MSK Physiotherapy, MSK Hand Therapy, Continence and Foot and Ankle Biomechanics.
Full details can be found within the attached job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* BSc or post-graduate MSc in Physiotherapy or equivalent
* Current HCPC registration
* Clinical Educators course
* Membership of CSP
Experience
* MSK Placement at Undergraduate Level within the NHS or experience of working within the general MSK field within the NHS
* Broad range of core clinical experience at pre-registration or if applicable post registration
* Demonstrates ability to be an effective member of a team
* Can demonstrate ability to problem solve in clinical setting
Skills Abilities and Knowledge
* Variety of student placements undertaken
* Good Time Management
* Can work flexibly to accommodate patient / service needs
* Demonstrates ability to apply skills across various clinical settings/applications
* Demonstrates an understanding of evidence based practice and clinical audit
* Ability to prioritise work effectively
* Can manage change to different rotations
* Demonstrates commitment to continuing professional development/lifelong learning
* Ability to use own initiative
* Good observational and reporting skills
* Evidence of MSK courses undertaken
* Able to provide high standards of care
Communication
* Clear and concise English written and verbal skills
* Empathy and sensitivity
* Tact and Diplomacy
Personal and People Development
* Ability to work within a team alongside peers, senior staff and non-registered colleagues
Other
* Ability to travel to all rotation sites.
* Must hold a full driving licence valid in the UK or be able to make own travelling arrangements to fulfil the duties of the post
* Manoeuvre limbs of around 5-6kg
* The ability to: Kneel, bend, stoop and work in cramped environments
Personal attributes/behaviours
* Flexible approach to service needs
* Adaptable to change
* Able to work under own initiative
* Good knowledge/awareness of self
* Flexible approach to career pathways
* Able to identify with the Trust's commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
* Genuine desire to gain broad experience and a commitment to the MSK rotation
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust
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This post will involve travelling to various sites across Norfolk
This post will involve travelling to various sites across Norfolk
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