Job Description

We have an opportunity to join one of London's Leading NHS providers of musculoskeletal physiotherapy. We offer the opportunity and support to develop as a leader and physiotherapist within an NHS MSK physiotherapy team.



We are an innovative team with a strong track record of staff development & great support, led by an established team of band 8a, band 7 and Extended Scope Physiotherapists/APP's.



You will play a key role in the day to day clinical leadership of the department.

You will be supported in your development:

Regular senior MSK teaching



Comprehensive 8a ESP support and supervision



Daily 8a ESP/APP problem patient question time



Pain service problem patient question time



Funding for courses/MSc module



Leadership training and development opportunities



Service development opportunities

The Homerton's award winning MSK teams consists of:

GP & Consultant referred outpatient services



First Contact Physiotherapy services



Homerton Healthcare & community outpatient locations



Post-orthopaedic surgery rehabilitation, sports medicine, pelvic health, ESP/APP, MSK ultrasonography, non-medical prescribers, virtual fracture & persistent pain clinics.



Close working relationships with radiology, rheumatology, orthopaedics, podiatry & emergency medicine

JOB SUMMARY:

Act as highly specialist practitioner in field of musculoskeletal dysfunction and pain across various health care sites in line with service requirements.



Assist service managers in day-to-day clinical management of Physiotherapy for outpatients in Locomotor service sites and GP practices.



Participate and carry out audit / quality improvement projects within Locomotor service and members of the primary and secondary care MDT.



Provide highly specialist training, advice and education to physiotherapists in

Locomotor service.



To appropriately screen referrals to Locomotor service



Deliver programmes of supported patient self-management, in ways that facilitate behavioural change, optimise individuals' physical activity, mobility, fulfilment of personal goals and independence, and that minimise the need to refer on for pharmacological interventions.



Following completion of relevant training, progress and request investigations to facilitate diagnosis and choice of treatment regime, understanding the information limitations derived from these and the relative sensitivity and specificity of particular imaging services. Interpret and act on results to aid diagnosis and develop the management plans of patients, seeking advice from Advanced Practice Physiotherapists or GPs as required.



Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.



We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).



Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital .



Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, our procedures and our People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.



We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.



Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.



Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ and Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.



The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s on this page.