Job overview

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated HCPC Registered Physiotherapist to join our well-established, innovative and friendly Musculoskeletal (MSK) Outpatient Team based in Cannock. If you are at the point of your career where you want to establish more specialist skills in MSK, or are newly qualified and know you want to specialise in MSK then this is the role for you.

We are looking for:

• Relevant experience/placements to the role including assessment and management of MSK conditions.
• Ability to assess and manage a variety of MSK conditions.
• Ability to support patients with rehabilitation and self-management/ strategies.
• Ability to manage time and caseload effectively.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

We can offer:

• An excellent MSK Band 5 training programme, regular clinical supervision and IST with the wider MSK team.
• Support and guidance from a team of friendly, experienced MSK Physiotherapists.
• Support with Continuing Professional Development and Preceptorship available.
• Opportunity to develop leadership skills and participate in service development.
• Career progression opportunities through a robust MSK Development and Competency Framework.

To hear from one of our Band 5 Physiotherapists please follow this link: Physiotherapist :: Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (mpft.nhs.uk)

Main duties of the job

As a Physiotherapist you will be expected to

·       Assess new service user referrals and care/support needs. Assesses service users and formulates, develops, implements and evaluates programmes of treatment /care/support for individuals, families and carers. The treatment/care/support plans may include the following:

o   Promoting independence/self-management and maintaining safety]

o   Increased functional ability

o   Improvement in health and wellbeing including mental health

o   Interventions in disease/condition management

o   Prevention and reducing of health inequalities

o   Admission avoidance

o   Early supported discharge

o   Case management/ treatment/ care plans

o   Palliative and end of life care

•         Work with individuals and carers who may find it difficult to engage with the service or aspects of the service resulting in uncooperative or challenging behaviour that has to be managed.
•        Provide advice education and training to service users, carers and professionals regarding the management and care/support of service users.
•        Set workload priorities for self, and oversee the workload of more junior team members and students as required.

Working for our organisation

Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are ‘United in our Uniqueness’ and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.

 Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.