Advanced MSK Physiotherapist

This post has a nominal base within the Adult Physiotherapy Outpatients Department at Bishop Auckland hospital and Richardson Hospital, Barnard Castle. As part of the job description, also has the ability to work anywhere within the Trust. You will report directly to the Operational Lead of MSK services DDES (Durham Dales Easington and Sedgefield). The post holder will have a high level of clinical knowledge and skills to provide assessment and treatment of patients who have a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions. You will deliver individual physiotherapy treatment programmes based upon sound knowledge of evidence based practice and clinical reasoning. The post holder would benefit in holding an injection therapy qualification You will work as part of the MSK Integrated Musculoskeletal Team and will have access to specialist advice from ESP staff The post holder will accept clinical responsibility of a designated caseload and organise effectively with regards to clinical priorities
and use of time. You will clinically support junior staff and students, delegating activities appropriately and monitoring the quality of care given via clinical supervision, mentorship and audit. The post holder will act as key communication link for a PCN. You will be able, as part of CPD, to develop your clinical skills by liaising with and obtaining advice from specialists within the team. You will have opportunity to be involved with quality improvement projects led by our ESP & FCP clinical interest groups You will have opportunities to develop leadership skills in conjunction with clinical skills. The department has a track record for staff wellbeing support following all local CDDFT guidance, you will have access to a well-being hub with the North East & North Cumbria Integrated Care System (NENC ICS) and you can be invited to the North East NHS outdoor wellbeing group. CDIMS are committed to working collaboratively with the NENC ICS reviewing workforce planning and MSK