Senior MSK Physiotherapist - Bank in Epsom

As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination uptake as this remains the best line of defence against COVID19. At Epsom and St Helier Hospitals, above all we value respect. We put respect at the heart of all we do, by living up to our shared behaviours of kindness, professionalism, positivity and teamwork. This enables us to provide great patient care and make ESTH a great place to work. When you sign up to work with us, you sign up to this and we welcome applicants who share our values.

Job overview: Surrey Downs Health & Care are looking for a Band 6 Senior MSK Physiotherapist to start immediately, 37.5 hours and there are part time hours available. Based at Epsom Hospital and Bourne Hall Health Centre.

Main duties of the job:

• MSK Physiotherapy in NHS
• Experience working as an autonomous practitioner to assess and rehabilitate MSK patients with a broad range of treatment options.
• Ability to screen for red flags, clinically triage patients with MSK conditions; make appropriate onward referrals; communicate well with local and wider MDT.
• Manage own patient caseload and work closely with the team.
• Experience working in a Musculoskeletal (MSK) Physiotherapy outpatient department(s), preferably within the NHS.
• We use EMIS electronic records system, pre-start training available.

Skills:

• HCPC personal attributes - excellent time management & commitment
• Other requirements - able to travel to venues off site when required
• Experience of managing complex projects
• Significant post registration hospital pharmacy experience at a senior level

Our mission: ‘to put the patient first by delivering great care to every patient, every day.’ There’s never been a better time to join the Epsom and St Helier team. Our hospitals are facing a bright and busy future, and our staff have a proven track record in providing high quality, compassionate care for our patients. Boasting incredible staff benefits and dedicated training schemes, working for us will not only take your career forward, but could help to transform the lives of our patients and visitors.

We offer all employees some fantastic staff benefits, and are the only hospitals in Surrey to offer staff the London high cost area supplement. Our hospitals also benefit from great locations, so whether you're attracted to the bright lights of the city or the countryside of Epsom Downs, both are within easy reach.

ESTH values diversity and is committed to the recruitment and retention of underrepresented minority groups. We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and candidates with disabilities. As a Disability Confident Employer we are working to create a workplace that enables all staff to reach their full potential. We are committed to this because we know that greater diversity and inclusion will lead to an even greater positive impact for the people we serve.

Internal applicants from underrepresented minority groups are encouraged to seek development support such as work shadowing and interview skills coaching. Please contact the recruitment team for more information.

You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. For new entrants into the NHS, your pay under the Agenda for Change or Medical & Dental Pay Bands, will normally be set at the minimum of the pay band as advertised.