Overview
The MSK Service is looking to recruit a number of MSK clinicians into the outpatients team to work in various localities (Oak Park, Southampton, Portsmouth). The teams form part of a larger MSK service which takes pride in delivering high quality care & rehabilitation. We encourage conversations around flexible working options.
Working closely with primary & secondary care colleagues, the MSK teams serve the local community in outpatient settings across Hampshire. Caseloads are varied & referrals are received directly from GPs/FCP & Secondary care Consultants as well as self‑referrals.
The MSK team is committed to continued professional development & promote evidence‑based practise to ensure a high standard of care throughout the service. As a valued team member, you will have opportunities to develop your four pillars of practice, working alongside specialists and exercise rehab instructors and benefitting from an extensive professional development programme including regular clinical supervision & band 5 training sessions, CPD funding through our ACE academy, & support towards progressing in your career.
Responsibilities
1. Undertakes a musculoskeletal assessment of patients and from this formulates a diagnosis and treatment plan which is carried out as an autonomous practitioner.
2. Develop a role in the supervision, teaching and appraisal of rehabilitation assistants, students and other members of the multi‑disciplinary team as required.
3. Participates in evidence‑based projects, assists in implementing changes within designated team/area and setting and monitoring standards of practice.
4. There may be a requirement to work in other areas of the trust if the service requires it.
About the Trust
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust provides joined‑up mental and physical healthcare for around two million people across our communities. With over 13,000 staff working in the community and local hospitals, we deliver care at every stage of life, helping people live their best and healthiest lives.
Our mental health services include community‑based support and early intervention in psychosis (EIP) for both adults and young people, alongside a network of specialist inpatient wards covering forensic, learning disability, eating disorder and older person’s care.
We deliver extensive physical health services too, from urgent community response teams helping frail and older patients remain safely at home, to hospitals at home teams providing acute‑level care in familiar surroundings. Our neurological services offer rehabilitation and treatment for conditions including Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s Disease, Motor Neurone Disease, Head Injury, Cerebral Palsy and Stroke. Across Hampshire, our community hospitals provide inpatient rehabilitation as a step down from acute care, and our dedicated teams also staff Treetops Sexual Assault Referral Centre in Portsmouth, offering expert, compassionate support.
Everything we do is underpinned by our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect and excellence.
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year. Please note for part‑time hours the salary will be pro‑rata.
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