Bank Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist in Montgomery

We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist to join our Powys Physiotherapy service on our bank services. You will take a lead role in the assessments and treatment of patients in the musculoskeletal service who may have a complex and/or chronic presentation. To determine a clinical diagnosis and develop effective and appropriate treatment plans, maintaining records as an autonomous practitioner at all times. To act as a source of expertise on the management of musculoskeletal and long-term conditions and provide advisory service to patients, peers and wider MDT. To prioritise referrals on a daily basis. To provide clinical leadership, supervision and training to band 5 Physiotherapists, Physiotherapy Technicians, Therapy Support Workers and Students. To occasionally deputise for Team Lead when required. To support the Team Lead with operational management. To educate and advise carers/relatives.

Main duties of the job: We are looking for enthusiastic, motivated and innovative individuals who have experience in the field of MSK. The successful applicant will be expected:

• To provide specialist MSK Physiotherapy to outpatients both face to face and virtually (video & telephone) to a variety of patients with a wide range musculoskeletal clinical needs.
• To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of your own work including the management of patients in your care.
• To ensure high standard of clinical care for the patients under your management.
• To work with autonomy in the key elements of assessments, clinical decision making, treatment selection and evaluation without daily direct supervision but with access to guidance through peer support and the support of Team Lead / Clinical Specialist.

About us: Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won't get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation. As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We're also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy 'life work' balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.

Job responsibilities: We would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers; but even if you don't speak any Welsh, or want to develop your skills, don't worry: the health board will support you with training.

Person Specification:

• Qualifications Essential: Degree in Physiotherapy, HCPC registration, Knowledge in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy assessment and rehabilitation.
• Desirable: Membership of CSP.
• Experience Essential: Broad working knowledge of Physiotherapy techniques across all aspects of treatment, Experience of using IT packages, Ability to keep legible, clear and concise notes, Experience working in MSK department, Evidence of CPD, Evidence of postgraduate study.
• Desirable: Evidence of involvement with relevant Clinical Interest group(s), Previous Senior experience Band 5 rotational programme.
• Aptitude and abilities Essential: Experience of working with Junior staff/ assistants/ students and to develop other staff both formally and informally, Ability to work independently, Able to work collaboratively within the physiotherapy team and with the wider MDT, Autonomous decision maker, Excellent interpersonal skills, Committed to personal and team development, Able to cope with moderate physical exertion throughout the working day, Able to work flexibly, including possible 7 day working.
• Desirable: Some ability to speak, read and/or write Welsh, or an eagerness to learn, Evidence of Involvement in research/ audit, Active professional involvement e.g: H&S, Branch network.
• Values Essential: Demonstrate PTHB values, Team Player, Ability to work under pressure.
• Other Essential: Self-motivated/flexible working and reliable, Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.