Band 5 Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist

A vacancy has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated band 5 Physiotherapist to join the musculoskeletal (MSK) physiotherapy team at Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust, working cross site at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Woolwich and the University Hospital Lewisham.The post holder will rotate through Musculoskeletal (MSK) Outpatient pathways and working under the supervision of an allocated Specialist Physiotherapist or Team Lead.Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Rotations IncludeUpper limbLower limbSpinalPaediatricsHydrotherapyClinical Governance and clinical support will be provided by the pathway Leads and Physiotherapy Site Leads.The post holder will be a clinician who independently manages a full clinical caseload working as part of the musculoskeletal team.The post holder will participate in a rolling programme of education, clinical evaluation, audit and research.The post holder may be required to work at any of the sites within the Trust.The post holder will be required to work weekends on a rota basis providing physiotherapy input to patients on orthopaedic wards.PLEASE NOTE: We may not be able to offer sponsorship for this postThe team will assist the candidate in completing a robust framework of clinical competencies and identify and implement their personal development plan in order to advance their clinical, research and leadership skills in the MSK field while being exposed to a wide range of MSK conditions. They will receive regular teaching and supervision, participate in departmental training and be eligible for funding to attend external courses.We are an innovative Therapy Service and offer a comprehensive supervision and appraisal structure to enhance your professional development and leadership qualities.The physiotherapy department is a very inclusive environment to work in and we are keen to continue to highlight the importance of this working closely with our local community.The aims of the service are to improve the health and quality of life of MSK patients by providing the best possible care to the population in which we serve and ensure our staff take pride in their work.A strong emphasis is placed on development of staff with excellent access to internal and external support for ongoing development.If you are a motivated Physiotherapist do not miss this opportunity to work within a progressive, friendly department with all the benefits of being a large London Trust with great transport links to central London and surrounding areas.Our People Are Our Greatest Asset. When We Feel Supported And Happy At Work, This Positivity Reaches Those Very People We Are Here For, The Patients. Engaged Employees Perform At Their Best And Our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Initiatives Contribute To Cultivate a Culture Of Engagement. We Have Four Staff Networks, a Corporate EDI Team And a Suite Of Programmes And Events Which Aim To Insert The 5 AspirationsImproving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership developmentWidening access (anchor institution) and employabilityImproving the experience of staff with disabilityImproving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and developmentMaking equalities mainstreamFor further details / informal visits contact: Name: Rachael Reader Job title: Outpatient Physiotherapy Lead UHL Email address: rachaelreader@nhs.net Telephone number: 0208 333 30000208 333 3000 extension 33251