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MSK Outpatient physio / full or part time / no ‘On call’ or weekend work / MSc level training supported / multi-sites/ Free staff parking. Patient experience and Staff Health & wellbeing is high on our agenda. The caseload will consist of GP referrals, self referrals and Orthopaedics. The working days/times for the successful candidate can be flexible.
This is an exciting opportunity to work within our MSK Physiotherapy Service in Berkshire; we are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and innovative candidate to a Band 6 Musculoskeletal Practitioner position. This post will be based Newbury, Reading, Wokingham, Windsor, Bracknell, Maidenhead or Slough dependent on service need with consideration for personal preference. For those with more experience at band 6 level, there are developmental opportunities in FCP (First Contact Practitioner), MSK Triage, Pain, Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner (APP) and Management.
We offer excellent in-service training, one to one clinical development and regular peer support to all our Band 6 staff; currently we are supporting several staff to complete their MSc. Every member of staff also receives a comprehensive yearly appraisal to assist in their development. Funding for external courses is available, as well as the opportunity to attend in-house courses.
Main duties of the job
- Work at a high level of clinical skill seeing a caseload of MSK referrals mainly consisting of GP referrals
- Supervising band 3,4 and 5 physiotherapists and physiotherapy assistants
- Involved in the clinical education of physiotherapy students Service development and involvement in the service Quality Improvement drive.
Working pattern + Service operating hours
This post is open to those looking for full or part time work. The service operates Monday to Friday between 07:30-18:00 depending on site – there will be a level of flexibility in the hours you work depending on service need.
Work bases:
West Berkshire Community Hospital, Newbury RG18 3AS
57-59 Bath Road, Reading, RG40 2BA
Wokingham Hospital, RG41 2RE
Foundation House, Windsor, SL4 4LE
Upton Hospital, Albert Street, Slough, SL1 2BJ
About us
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’re committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we’re committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.
Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:
- Caring for and about you is our top priority
- Committed to providing good quality, safe services
- Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions
Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:
- Flexible working options to support work-life balance
- 27 days’ annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
- Excellent learning and career development opportunities
- ‘Cycle to Work’ and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
- Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
- Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
- Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
- Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
- Free parking across Trust sites
Job responsibilities
The4must haves for you to be considered for this role:
High quality assessment and treatment skills
Ability to organise and prioritise with excellent time management
Excellent communication and ITskills
Ability to contribute to service development and the development of less experienced staff
For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.
We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.
Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations:
Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in…
