Specialist Physiotherapist

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the MSK/Orthopaedic Physiotherapy Team at STSFT.

We are looking for a Band 6 Physiotherapist to work within our established and experienced Musculoskeletal/Orthopaedic service. The role will give the successful candidate an opportunity to rotate in key Orthopaedic/MSK clinical areas, including IP Orthopaedics, Outpatient Gymnasium - including work in specialist services and in other Outpatient MSK services.

The focus of this post is the clinical management of a varied caseload including acute post-surgical orthopaedic conditions, acute and chronic spinal conditions and inpatient elective/trauma patients. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with proven clinical expertise and advanced clinical reasoning skills to excel and help provide care to the local population.

Main duties of the job

With support from the Clinical Lead, the successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day management of staff and the activity of patients to ensure a safe and high-quality service. You will be supported to provide expert assessment and person-centred treatment; applying a problem-solving approach and best practice defined by research and standards to clinical practice.

The successful candidate will be given the opportunity to grow and progress in their career both clinically and non-clinically. There is a strong commitment to continuing professional development and you will be able to develop clinical, research, teaching and leadership skills. We also offer excellent clinical supervision and opportunities to work in friendly and supportive teams within the Trust.

There is a well-established in-house supervision framework including in-service training, clinical mentorship and peer-to-peer support. There is also ample opportunity to undertake continued professional development via chosen workshops and post-graduate courses.

At STSFT we pride ourselves on offering all team members a supportive and friendly environment where innovative ideas are welcomed to ensure the services evolve to meet the needs of the local community. We are striving to make the physiotherapy department at STSFT the No1 choice for physiotherapists in the region.

Job responsibilities

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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.

The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements. The Trust will not accept applications which are found to be AI generated.