Senior Musculoskeletal OPD Physiotherapist

Job summary:

 To work as part of our MSK OPD team to deliver a high quality, patient-centred physiotherapy service, working closely with clinical specialists and under direction of OPD lead

 To provide highly specialised assessment and intervention for own varied caseload of outpatients within the speciality of MSK conditions, including patients who may have highly complex presentations; with the aim of facilitating short and long-term self-management approaches to their condition

 To be involved in the development of the MSK Service in consultation with Clinical and Team Lead Physiotherapists, striving to ensure best practice, maximum efficiency, productivity and cost effectiveness

 The post holder will work in close co-operation with relevant Consultants in Orthopaedics, Rheumatology, Pain, Medical, and other Consultant staff, Health & Social Care Professionals, Nursing, Heads of Departments/Ward Managers, Clerical/Administrative staff and other hospitals /services to deliver a cohesive musculoskeletal service that ensures high quality patient care in a safe, efficient and timely manner

 To supervise, teach and appraise more junior and assistant staff and student physiotherapists as appropriate

 To supervise, initiate and participate in evidence based projects and lead in-service trainings

 To supervise, initiate and participate in Quality Improvement projects including audit, service reviews and evaluations as appropriate

 To deputise for physiotherapy Clinical Specialists/OPD leads in operational management

For more information, please see attached job description. Informal enquiries to:

Jennifer Stafford Physiotherapy Operations Manager,