2 X WTE Band 6 MSK Physiotherapist, South Devon Wide
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Job Overview
An exciting opportunity to advance your MSK career in the heart of South Devon!
Are you a dynamic and motivated physiotherapist ready to take the next step in your MSK career? Do you thrive in a supportive, progressive and innovative environment?
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust is looking for2 enthusiastic Band 6 MSK Physiotherapists to join our forward-thinking, patient-centred MSK Outpatient Physiotherapy Service.
We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for dynamic and motivated Band 6 MSK Physiotherapists to join our forward-thinking MSK team within Torbay and South Devon. These new posts are to support the Trust's increase in orthopaedic activity. All South Devon sites are home to friendly and supportive physiotherapy teams.
This role is ideally suited to a physiotherapist who thrives on managing a varied and often complex caseload. It provides an excellent opportunity to further develop your diagnostic, clinical reasoning, and rehabilitation skills in a well-established MSK service.
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Provide a high standard of physiotherapy service to people presenting at musculoskeletal (MSK) outpatient clinics based in physiotherapy departments across South Devon. There is a rapid access booking system in place with up to 50% of patients self-referring.
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Act as a source of expertise on the assessment and management of general MSK patients to patients, physiotherapists, student physiotherapists, assistants/technical instructors, other healthcare professionals, G.P’s, and consultants.
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Educate and train physiotherapists, students, and other healthcare professionals in physiotherapeutic management of general MSK conditions.
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Within the MSK service we can offer a range of rehabilitation classes, acupuncture, steroid injections and 1:1 treatment.
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Why work with us
As an organisation Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust (TSDFT) values staff and the diverse experiences and contributions they bring.
We pride ourselves in being an inclusive organisation where every individual has the opportunity to make a difference.
We are a mindful employer recognising employee health and wellbeing as a fundamental part of our success.
TSDFT is a leader in innovation-integrated health and social care across acute and community services.
Our aim is to provide high quality, safe health and social care at the right time, in the right place to support the people of Torbay and South Devon to live their lives to the full.
The Physiotherapy Service is integral to ensuring that this statement of purpose is delivered to our communities. For staff this gives unequalled scope for joint working, skill sharing and learning in a supportive environment.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Georgie Button Job title: MSK Team Lead Physiotherapist. Email address: georgina.button@nhs.net Telephone number: 01803 547124
Karen Drews
Moor to Sea MSK Team Lead Physiotherapist
karen.drews@nhs.net