Advanced MSK Physiotherapist in South Shields

Advanced MSK Physiotherapist in South Shields

South Shields Full-Time On-site
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Locum physiotherapy role at Aldershot RRU, a Ministry of Defence site, filled through Military Medical Personnel for a nine-week assignment. The post centres on specialist musculoskeletal and sports injury assessment, treatment and rehabilitation for service personnel, with clinical leadership and teaching of colleagues. The 37.5-hour week sits within a multidisciplinary team of consultants and medical officers. Fit depends on MCSP membership, HCPC registration and four years' post-graduate MSK experience, and applicants must already have UK right to work as no visa sponsorship is offered.

What the job involves

  • Deliver specialist MSK and sports or training injury rehabilitation
  • Independently assess, treat and manage a complex caseload of patients
  • Act as clinical specialist within multidisciplinary clinics
  • Lead clinical physiotherapy in a specialist area, develop clinic protocols and assist junior colleagues with complex assessments
  • Carry out highly skilled assessment of referred patients with complex, chronic physical and psychological conditions
  • Use clinical reasoning to diagnose, request investigations such as x-rays and scans, and interpret results
  • Refer patients to other medical and healthcare professionals as appropriate
  • Develop and deliver individualised, evidence‑based treatment programmes and specialist advice, using complex equipment
  • Communicate with patients to secure informed consent and support rehabilitation, including those with communication barriers
  • Teach and guide students, junior colleagues and exercise rehabilitation instructors, and run in‑service training
  • Write complex clinical reports with prognoses and discharge plans
  • Keep records to CSP standards, manage clinical risk and maintain patient confidentiality

Qualifications

  • Degree or diploma in physiotherapy

Registration & licences

  • Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapists (MCSP)
  • Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration

Experience

  • Minimum of four years' post‑graduate clinical experience in MSK disorders
  • Experience as a clinical specialist in assessing and treating MSK disorders, sports injuries, orthopaedic conditions, mobilisation and manipulation
  • Previously held a Lead Specialist Physiotherapist Band 7 or equivalent position

Skills & knowledge

  • Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD)

Checks & eligibility

  • PVG membership (Disclosure Scotland) or Access Northern Ireland certificate
  • Right to work in the UK without sponsorship

What’s offered

  • Attractive rates of pay with weekly payments and a choice of payment model
  • Refer a Friend bonus scheme
  • Flexibility of long- and short‑term assignments
  • Free uniforms if required
  • Free mandatory training
  • Assigned consultant support through application and assignment

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Contact Details:

The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team