Rotational Outpatient MSK Physiotherapist

Job OverviewWe have an exciting opportunity to join our MSK team as a rotational B6 physiotherapist for 8 months. We offer rotations in upper limb, gym, hands, spinal, hydro and VFC as well as a mixed caseload rotation at a satellite clinic at Fleet Hospital and observation of our chronic pain team. This post will likely be within our mixed caseload team at Frimley Park Hospital.We offer lots of opportunities for training and development within our highly experienced and approachable team of physios, APP's and FCP's. We are passionate about growing our staff into highly skilled and evidenced based practitioners with a wide knowledge base to deliver the best care to our patients.In the Therapies Directorate we have a strong EDI culture and welcome applicants who will continue to contribute to the power of diversity we want in our teams to help us deliver our best services to our population.Main duties of the jobYou should have MSK experience either at Band 5 or Band 6 level and be confident assessing and treating a range of MSK conditions.You should be proactive, approachable and keen to develop your clinical knowledge and supervisory skills. You will manage your own caseload and line manage junior physios.You will be involved in the supervision and teaching of students.You will take part in team and departmental IST's and there will be opportunities to assist with departmental audits and service development. Working for our organisationFrimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.Frimley Health Trust benefits on VimeoDetailed Job Description And Main ResponsibilitiesTo be responsible for implementing within your clinical practice, the relevant standards and policiesTo propose and make changes to working practices in consultation with the speciality lead where applicableTo maintain a high standard of clinical care using evidence based practices and evaluate the outcomesTo be responsible as an autonomous practitioner to undertake a significant clinical caseload using developed clinical skills, seeking guidance when required.To achieve planning the effective daily management of a caseload of patients including responding to urgent referrals and unpredictable work patterns. This will require frequent concentration in an unpredictable environment.To be able to plan and prioritise clinical and managerial workload and balance other patient related and professional activities in accordance with the departmental requirementsFor more information please see attached job description and person specificationPerson specificationQualificationsEssential criteriaDegree in PhysiotherapyHCPC registrationRelevant CPD coursesDesirable criteriaMember of relevant clinical interest groupEvidence of some managerial trainingExperienceEssential criteriaCompleted variety of B5 rotations including outpatientsTraining and supervision to support all physiotherapy staff and studentsMultidisciplinary workingAuditDesirable criteriaExperience in development of a project or serviceExperience of researchSkills & KnowledgeEssential criteriaInterpersonal skills including clear, concise and effective verbal and written reportsComputer literacyOrganisational skillsSupervisory and appraisal skillsBasic management skillsAnalytical skills demonstrated both clinically and manageriallyDesirable criteriaFacilitation skillsFrimley Health NHS Foundation Trust (FHFT) is proud of its strong reputation, record of achievement and ambition for the future. We serve a population of over 900,000 people across Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey and South Buckinghamshire, and remain committed to improving the health and wellbeing of our communities.Our new organisational strategy – FHFT 2030 – sets out our ambition to be the best place to receive care and the best place to work in the NHS. Underpinned by our Trust values – Committed to Excellence, Working Together, Facing the Future, and being a modern, compassionate, Healthcare Organisation – we are creating a culture where our people can thrive and patients always come first.We continue to invest heavily in our services and facilities. This includes the development of a new hospital at Frimley Park, major expansion of diagnostics and inpatient capacity, and the continued transformation of services across our sites. We have already delivered a brand-new £100m state-of-the-art Heatherwood Hospital, a £49m Emergency Assessment Centre at Wexham Park, and a £10m upgrade to maternity services.We are also committed to sustainability and the NHS Net Zero ambition. Our new hospital and estate developments are being designed to be environmentally responsible, energy efficient, and future-proofed, featuring on-site renewables energy and intelligent energy systems. Through our green plan, we are embedding sustainable practices across all areas of care and operations, ensuring we reduce our environmental impact while improving population health and wellbeing. Our staff are key to helps us deliver on our ambition and to ensure sustainability is a core component of care delivery and our operations.Alongside estates’ investments, we are embedding a strong focus on digital innovation and quality improvement. Our electronic patient record (Epic), launched in 2024, is already enabling safer, more connected, and more effective care for patients, while giving staff the tools they need to do their best work. Our electronic patient record also supports safe and effective digitised care pathways, savings time and carbon, whilst delivering excellent quality of care.Everything we do is guided by our values, shaping how we care for patients, support colleagues, and build a sustainable future for healthcare together.Apply online now