We are looking for a driven and enthusiastic band 5 Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist to join our team and take advantage of the fantastic developmental opportunities on offer. A successful candidate will work in an outpatient physiotherapy clinic assessing, diagnosing and treating a variety of musculoskeletal disorders from a range of sources including GP, orthopaedic and self-referrals.
Given the development opportunities available; this post is suitable for newly qualified and existing band 5 clinicians. Candidates will rotate between St. Richard’s Hospital Chichester and Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital
This Position Offers
Development
- Monthly one to one supervision sessions to guide personal and professional development
- Monthly group supervision with other B5 staff in the team, facilitated by a B7/B8a
- Monthly departmental teaching sessions and journal clubs.
- Capacity to participate in service-wide development projects.
- Scope to frequently work alongside Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioners from the neighbouring MSK service. This presents a rare opportunity for outpatient physiotherapists to directly access a wealth of knowledge and experience on a regular basis and provides a fantastic platform for clinical development.
- Collaboration with consultant-led Chronic Pain and Rheumatology services.
Variety and flexibility
- Opportunity to rotate between two large Physiotherapy departments
- Access to gym and hydrotherapy pool-based exercise rehabilitation facilities
West Sussex is an area of natural beauty surrounded by the South Downs National Park and bordered by the beautiful south coastline, highlighted by the Witterings beach. This location is perfect for someone who enjoys the outdoors. It also has strong transport links to Brighton, London, Southampton and Portsmouth.
Who We Are Looking For
An individual who has the ambition to develop their clinical skills and who is capable of working within a close team to deliver compassionate care to a variety of patients. See attached person specification for further details.
- To manage a caseload of patients with a variety of conditions.
- To formulate and deliver an individual treatment programme based on a sound knowledge of evidence-based practice and treatment options using clinical assessment and reasoning skills.
- To treat all patients with respect and courtesy, maintaining dignity and respecting individual needs and differences, both physical and cultural.
- To complete the SCFT Preceptorship programme through regular supervision and professional support (staff in their first year post-qualification).
- To be involved in the support of Band 2, 3 and 4 staff as well as student education.
Who are we?
MSK Health is around 450 people - a skilled, diverse and dynamic team spread across many locations, all working to deliver the best care to our communities.
Coastal Sussex Integrated MSK Service (CSIMS), Sussex MSK Partnership Central (SMSKPc), University Hospitals Sussex Physiotherapy, & Queen Victoria Hospital Physiotherapy have come together to form Sussex MSK Health: Brighton & Hove and West Sussex - The new local MSK Service
Who We’re Here For
Just like our team, the community we serve is wonderfully diverse, and understanding their unique needs is at the heart of everything we do. Whether in West Sussex or Brighton, we’re dedicated to supporting people with their MSK conditions, making sure each person’s journey is met with compassion, personalisation and the highest quality of care.
Our Partnership: Agreed Values
- We will be open and honest with each other, sharing concerns, information, and conflicts.
- We will be guided by our overarching vision to provide outstanding and impactful MSK care.
- We will work within a clear framework for decision making, that empowers staff and clinicians, ensuring the appropriate levels of support and governance.
- We will have transparent data on performance, encouraging scrutiny and stretch in all aspects of service delivery.
- We will welcome learning, with a no-blame culture for incidents and complaints.
- We value diversity of thought, welcoming a range of skills, knowledge, information, and perspectives.
- We respect all views, listening with curiosity and openness.
- We will provide people with the connection to understand how their role delivers our shared purpose.
- We understand quality is driven by staff who feel supported, and will support wellness, learning and development in all our teams.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Andy Monkton Job title: Operational Lead Physio Email address: andy.monkton@nhs.net Telephone number: 01243623548
