Overview
Band 6 Static MSK Physiotherapist 12 months
We are seeking HCPC registered physiotherapists with a passion for MSK physiotherapy to join the Integrated Musculoskeletal, Pain and Rheumatology Service (IMPReS) covering the East Lancashire footprint. The post is a 12-month fixed-term contract based at Accrington Pals, Accrington, with flexibility to work across IMPReS sites as needed.
Responsibilities
* Assess patients, discuss patient agreed goals and expectations, deliver highly skilled treatments, and provide education for patients and carers; ensure safe and timely discharges.
* Maintain accurate and comprehensive patient treatment records in line with Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) standards of practice.
* Supervise and train more junior health care professionals including students.
* Deputise for Band 7 physiotherapists as appropriate.
* Maintain own competency to practice through Continuing Professional Development activities and maintain a portfolio reflecting personal development.
* Be involved in service improvement work.
* Ensure actions and conduct comply with Trust Policies and Procedures (Health and Safety, equal opportunities, confidentiality, Data Protection Act, Moving and Handling Regulations, etc.).
Requirements
* HCPC registered physiotherapist with a passion for MSK physiotherapy.
* Willingness to work across multiple sites as required by service needs.
Established in 2003, East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust (ELHT) is a large integrated health care organisation providing high quality acute secondary healthcare for the people of East Lancashire and Blackburn with Darwen.
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