MSK Physiotherapy Team Leader

at  Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust

OPEN ONLY TO APPLICANTS FROM HAMPSHIRE & ISLE OF WIGHT NHS SYSTEM, WHICH IS LIMITED TO; HAMPSHIRE IOW HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST, HAMPSHIRE AND ISLE OF WIGHT ICB, PORTSMOUTH HOSPITALS UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST, ISLE OF WIGHT NHS TRUST, UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL SOUTHAMPTON FOUNDATION TRUST, SOUTH CENTRAL AMBULANCE SERVICE OR HAMPSHIRE HOSPITALS FOUNDATION TRUST.

Are you looking for an opportunity to work as a Team Lead MSK physio within an experienced, highly skilled and motivated Team within HIOW NHS Foundation Trust? then look no further! A chance to develop both clinically into advanced practice and managerially as an inspirational leader. This role would suit someone who has a special interest and expertise within Rheumatology.
Sitting within the Portsmouth MSK service, this vacancy lies with a team priding itself on developing individuals. Challenges faced with increasing demand and new ways of working allows opportunities for you to grow and develop into leaders of the future.
You will take a major role in the advanced assessment and treatment of neuro-musculoskeletal patients, alongside supporting less experienced staff; contributing to the education/training and having the opportunity to lead on service development projects.

ABOUT US

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve.
Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time.
Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust’s Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.
We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

• Excellent support networks, led by Pathway Leads and MSK consultants in collaboration with Clinical Specialists.
• Close links with Persistent Pain, Long Covid and Podiatry services.
• Varied caseload with primary care and self-referrals will give you a wide exposure to MSK patients.
• Specialties in Pelvic Health, Hands, Adolescent MSK and Hydrotherapy within our Portsmouth localities: ensuring there are opportunities for you to develop and that the MSK patient is managed optimally within the MSK Service.
• High standard of teaching, regular training and clinical supervision.
• Opportunities for active involvement in research, quality improvement and service development initiatives.