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Job summary

Main area
Physiotherapy
Grade
Band 6
Contract
12 months (Fixed term)
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
421-PSC-1199C-A
Employer
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Harrogate District Hospital
Town
Harrogate
Salary
£35,392 - £42,618 per annum (pro rata)
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
Today at 23:59

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Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust logo

MSK Specialist Physiotherapist

Band 6

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen in our Therapy Services Department at Harrogate & Ripon Community Hospital for an MSK Specialist Physiotherapist.  

You will be involved in the assessment and management of a varied MSK caseload from Primary & Secondary referrals. 

 

Main duties of the job

Successful applicant will be working within the MSK and Rheumatology teams.

  • They will assess diagnose and treat complex patients.
  • They will work autonomously and as part of a physiotherapy and wider health professional team.
  • Involved in the education and mentoring of qualified staff and students. 

They will also 

  • You will be working as part of the MSK team fulfilling the band 6 caseload.
  • In service training, and CPD actively encouraged. 
  • Assessment and management of MSK patients. 

Working for our organisation

At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide ‘outstanding’ care to both our patients and our staff.  We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development. 

  • An inclusive and supportive culture – our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.
  • Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards
  • Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.
  • Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion. 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information on this position please see the Job Description and Personal Specification attached. 

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Registered with HCPC
  • BSc Physiotherapy or equivalent
  • Professional development diary
Desirable criteria
  • Evidence of relevant Post Graduate Qualifications / Modules

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Minimum 1 year of Musculoskeletal experience
  • Previous student/staff development
Desirable criteria
  • Previous NHS experience

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
David May
Job title
Operational Lead for Physiotherapy
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01423 553216
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