Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to recruit a Band 7 Musculoskeletal (MSK) Physiotherapist to work in JMAPS (Joint Musculoskeletal And Pain Service), our First Contact Musculoskeletal team. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in musculoskeletal physiotherapy, including post-operative care. Completion of the First Contact Practitioner (Musculoskeletal) Roadmap is desirable.
The post may require assessment centre or psychometric testing.
Please note: The vacancy may close early if there are a high number of applicants. All interviews will be face-to-face.
Main duties of the job
1. Provide musculoskeletal physiotherapy, including post-operative care, within JMAPS and cover in First Contact Practitioner clinics across Northumberland.
2. Offer expert assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of patients with musculoskeletal conditions, either self-referred or referred by primary/secondary care.
3. Conduct telephone consultations as required.
4. Work across various sites including Wansbeck General Hospital, Berwick Infirmary, Alnwick Infirmary, Blyth Hospital, Hexham Hospital, and GP practices.
5. Demonstrate excellent communication skills with MDT and peers, with experience in supervision, education, and training of junior staff, students, research, and audit.
6. Provide clinical supervision to colleagues and evidence of continuous professional development and postgraduate training.
7. Collaborate with senior leadership for service development.
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