Overview
Joint Therapy services are pleased to invite applications from enthusiastic physiotherapists who want to join our friendly patient-focused MSK team, as a Band 5 MSK Physiotherapist. We offer rotations within MSK across our acute and primary care teams, enabling you to build strong skills in assessment and treatment of a wide range of patient presentations. We support individual Continuing Professional Development as part of our mission to deliver excellent patient care to all those using our services, whether they be primary care, post operative, post trauma, or rehabilitation patients. You will have regular clinical reflection and support to help you achieve your learning goals and meet the requirements of your competency framework as well as benefitting from our ongoing and structured In-Service Training. For our newly registered Therapy staff we also offer a comprehensive Preceptorship programme, supporting you through the early stages of your career. You will have regular meetings with your named Preceptor and the support of our Practice Development Therapists to ensure your MSK career gets off to a flying start.
Applicants should be able to demonstrate a keen interest in MSK, be motivated and passionate to progress within this field. We welcome applications from those already working in an MSK post as well as newly registered physiotherapists with a desire to specialise straight away.
Responsibilities
* Work within the MSK Therapy team to deliver efficient and clinically effective care to your caseload of patients, using evidence based practice to ensure that your patients can achieve the best possible outcomes.
* Undertake assessments, design and implement treatment plans independently, to rehabilitate your patients who will be mainly drawn from Orthopaedics, Rheumatology, and Primary care referrals, amongst other sources.
* Work towards the clinical competencies for your role, supported by regular clinical supervision, In-Service Training, Journal Club, and Preceptorship (where appropriate).
* Maintain accurate and contemporaneous clinical records, maintain your CPD portfolio, and supervise the work of the Therapy Assistants.
About Cheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP)
CWP provides health and care services for a population of over one million people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care, as well as the provision of three GP surgeries in Cheshire. We employ around 4,500 staff across 73 sites and have services across Wirral and Cheshire, as well as Trafford, Warrington, Bolton, Halton and Liverpool. Our aim is to help improve the lives of everyone in our communities, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We are rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission, with a Good rating overall. We are a Disability Confident Employer, Rainbow Badge Scheme member, Veteran Aware organisation and proud holder of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award. We are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible and developing a culture that values differences, and welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.
All new starters will commence in post on one fixed start date each month, in line with our Prepare to Care (P2C) induction programme date. P2C offers up to 3 weeks training to support you to meet the induction / initial training requirements of the role. Whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your existing skills and experience in a new role, you\'ll find something to suit you at CWP.
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