Trosolwg o'r swydd

This is an exciting opportunity for the right person to take on an Advance Practice Physiotherapist (APP) Lower limb role Band 7 or 8a within the Musculoskeletal Community Specialist Service (MSK CSS).  We would consider applications from someone working with either hips/knee or knee/Foot. 

We are looking for someone to join our team who is already working at a Band 8a level, or that we can support in working towards advanced practice under competencies and regular support from the team. 

The Musculoskeletal Community Specialist Service (MSK CSS) will provide triage and assessment for peripheral joint musculoskeletal conditions that have not responded to first line conservative treatment/management. 

The team of Advanced Practice Physiotherapists work independently and are trained beyond the traditional role of Physiotherapy in their area of expertise. They work closely with Medical Consultants and other community services. 

Clinics will run across the West of Berkshire in a variety of settings including GP clinics and Community Hospitals.  The service prides itself on delivering innovative and collaborative best practice to ensure high-quality patient care.   

Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd

•    Your role within the service will involve triage and the assessment of Lower limb musculoskeletal conditions.  
•    You will have the opportunity to work alongside orthopaedic consultants and other APPs in both MSK CSS and the Integrated Pain and Spinal Service (IPASS).
•    You will be required to travel across West Berkshire 
•    You will be acting as a specialist resource providing advice and education to patients, physiotherapists, and other healthcare professionals. 

Gweithio i'n sefydliad

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’re committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we’re committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.

Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:

• Caring for and about you is our top priority
• Committed to providing good quality, safe services
• Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions

Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:

• Flexible working options to support work-life balance
• 27 days’ annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Excellent learning and career development opportunities
• ‘Cycle to Work’ and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
• Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
• Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
• Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
• Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
• Free parking across Trust sites

At Berkshire Healthcare, we foster an inclusive workplace where everyone belongs.

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We welcome talent from all backgrounds and offer guaranteed interviews to disabled applicants and armed forces community members who meet the minimum criteria.

Please note we may close positions before the advertised date.

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