Band 8a Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist - Sidcup - Sanctuary Personal

Job Title:

Band 8a Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist

Specialism:

Physiotherapy (Musculoskeletal)

Location:

Sidcup, Greater London

Salary:

Up to £36.01 per hour

Type:

Full Time | Locum | 3 Months

This is an exciting opportunity for a Band 8a Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist with a specialism in Physiotherapy in Sidcup, Greater London, earning up to £36.01 per hour on an hourly basis. This locum position is for 3 months and offers the chance to join a vibrant community MSK service, managing referrals that would otherwise be directed to secondary care. Full-time work is available with hours from Monday to Friday, 08:00-17:30, along with active participation in a weekend Saturday rota. With an ASAP start date, this role allows you to dive straight into a dynamic and rewarding environment.

Perks and benefits:

• Full-Time Position: Embrace the full-time nature of this position, allowing you to immerse yourself in a stimulating work environment and develop your skills further.
• Flexibility: Flexibility is a major perk of locum work, giving you the freedom to balance your professional life with personal commitments, travel adventures, or family time.
• Supportive Team Environment: Engage in a supportive and collaborative team where your contributions are valued and opportunities for professional growth and development abound.
• Competitive Hourly Pay: Enjoy competitive hourly pay that recognises your expertise and dedication within the field of MSK physiotherapy.

What you will do:

• Manage a highly complex MSK caseload as an Extended Scope Practitioner.
• Deliver advanced assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of musculoskeletal conditions.
• Triage referrals and provide specialist clinical decision-making.
• Handle complex pain and musculoskeletal presentations.
• Offer advanced clinical expertise within MSK outpatient clinics.
• Request and interpret radiological investigations.
• Use extended scope skills including advanced clinical reasoning.
• Provide early senior review of complex and non-progressing patients.
• Lead service development, audit, and clinical governance initiatives.
• Supervise Bands 2-7 staff and support staff.
• Provide specialist advice to GPs and multidisciplinary teams.
• Support ESP skill development within the MSK team.
• Lead training, mentoring, and student supervision activities.
• Participate in research, service evaluation, and quality improvement projects.

Requirements:

• HCPC registration and CSP registration.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience working at a highly specialist MSK level.
• Experience in Extended Scope or Advanced Practice Physiotherapy.
• A track record of managing highly complex MSK caseloads.
• Experience in supervising and supporting junior staff.
• Experience leading audit and research activities.
• Up-to-date MSK injection therapy and radiology skills.
• Excellent clinical reasoning, leadership, and communication skills.
• Full UK driving licence.

Desirable requirements include an MSc qualification or working towards one, MSK diagnostic sonography skills, and membership of relevant MSK special interest groups.

Additional Information:

• Start Date: ASAP
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00-17:30
• System: RiO
• Community MSK service receiving referrals that would otherwise be directed to secondary care

Living and working in Sidcup, Greater London, offers a fantastic blend of suburban tranquility with easy access to the bustling heart of London. Whether you enjoy the serene surroundings of local parks or the vibrant cultural scene in the capital, Sidcup provides an ideal setting for both work and leisure. Join us in making a difference in the field of musculoskeletal physiotherapy in this wonderful community.