As a band 7 MSK physiotherapist you will have the opportunity to continue developing your clinical skills for practice. Participation in our in‑house development program will also equip you with skills and attributes essential to the rest of your career. You will be fully integrated into a larger team with a focus on delivering high‑quality care at the right time and place.
As the successful candidate you will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, strong leadership skills, and good organisation skills: you will be able to plan your own work and work effectively within a team. You will have the ability to prioritise and make sound decisions, sometimes under pressure. You will carry a varied caseload of musculoskeletal complaints with a view to utilising all treatment and care options as appropriate, with the support of a named supervisor.
Professional responsibilities
* Each Registered Professional shall act at all times, in such a manner as to justify public trust and confidence, to uphold and enhance the good standing and reputation of their profession, to service the interests of society and above all to safeguard the interests of individual patients and clients
* Competence in the key elements of the competency profile of the role
* Be responsible for own caseload and be responsible for a defined area of service or a particular patient type, working without direct supervision. (Supervision takes the form of regular formal training, clinical reasoning sessions and peer review.)
* Takes a lead role in the supervision, teaching and appraisal of senior, junior and assistant physiotherapists, physiotherapy students
* Initiates and participates in evidence‑based projects, audit, and is responsible for implementing changes within the designated team setting and monitoring standards of practice
West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation. Our high secure services care for patients from the South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ 4,500 staff, of whom 56% are BME. Our turnover for 2023‑24 is £426m.
The Trust is rated as ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as ‘Outstanding’. The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.
For further details / informal visits:
Name: Taneesha Dhillon
Job title: MSK Clinical Services Manager
Email address: taneesha.dhillon1@nhs.net
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