Band 7 Spinal Enhanced Practice Physiotherapist

at  Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

ARE YOU AN EXPERIENCED, MOTIVATED MUSCULOSKELETAL (MSK) PHYSIOTHERAPIST LOOKING FOR A NEW CHALLENGE AS PART OF A DYNAMIC, INNOVATIVE AND SUPPORTIVE TEAM?

We have the perfect opportunity for you to become an Enhanced Physiotherapy Practitioner within our MSK Physiotherapy service. This role involves working as a Spinal specialist within MSK physiotherapy, offering assessment, advice, treatment and support to patients and staff throughout the MSK pathway.

ABOUT US

As a Trust we are proud of the excellent, pioneering service the musculoskeletal team delivers to our patients. As an employer, we recognise that our colleagues, truly are our greatest asset and we are committed to supporting them to achieve a rewarding and satisfying career.
Would you like to work in one of the most desirable places within the UK?
Working here in Somerset you can soak up all that the idyllic countryside has to offer with our areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines. You get to enjoy these perks whilst still only being a stone’s throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.
There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable. You get to experience the best of both in Somerset, the countryside and the cosmopolitan - there is truly something for everyone!
Please note that pay scales are dependent on NHS experience.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Please see the attached Job description and person specification for more details about this fantastic role.

ESSENTIAL

Please see attached Job description

This role will see and treat complex musculoskeletal injuries as an autonomous practitioner.
Undertake clinics within the Musculoskeletal service, assessing new referrals from GP’s, consultants and other physiotherapists. Be able to request appropriate investigations based on level of competence.
To act as a source of expertise on the management of musculoskeletal conditions, as well as providing an advisory service to patients, other physiotherapists, other healthcare professionals and the primary healthcare teams, including GP’s and FCP’s.