Senior Musculoskeletal & Rheumatology Physiotherapist/Osteopath

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  • Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire
  • £38,682-46,580 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 3 days ago
MUSCULOSKELETAL & RHEUMATOLOGY OUTPATIENT SENIOR ROTATIONAL PHYSIOTHERAPIST or OSTEOPATHWe have an exciting opportunity for a physiotherapist or osteopath which has arisen to join our Out-patient MSK team based at Queens Hospital Burton Site. This is a full-time permanent position at 37.5 hours per week. You will work alongside a variety of Physiotherapists, Assistant Practitioners, Occupational Therapists, Clinical Specialists, Advance Practitioners, a Consultant musculoskeletal Physiotherapist and the wider medical and nursing Orthopaedic & Rheumatology MDT. We are a forward thinking; innovative and passionate Therapy team and our vision is embedded in the Trust's PRIDE values.You must be highly motivated with the drive to deliver high quality patient care. You would need to be able to work flexibly to deliver the service on some evenings and weekends. You should possess Grad Dip. Phys or BSc, BOst, BOstMed, MOst and SRP, relevant post graduate education and have a broad-based clinical experience at junior or senior level.You will be expected to demonstrate specialised musculoskeletal assessment skills on a diverse and complex caseload, with a proven ability to provide a working diagnosis and develop an individualised treatment programme. Our service covers secondary care referrals (Orthopaedics, Rheumatology & ED), primary care referrals, post -operative referrals and staff referrals.Main duties of the jobYou will be part of a 9 monthly rotation programme, working in the following specialities;
  • Lower Quadrant (lower limb & lumbar spine)
  • Rheumatology
  • Upper Quadrants (cervical spine & upper limb)
  • There are opportunities for experience in the Women's Health
  • Opportunities of ED trainee role
As part of the post a physiotherapist is required to have a commitment to the Respiratory On-call rota. Competency updates are provided. As an osteopath you will NOT be expected to be part of the Respiratory On-call rota.What's in it for you?
  • A focus on patient choice, quality of care, a varied caseload
  • Clinical leadership & support
  • Operational Managerial support
  • The opportunity to participate in audit / service development/ research
  • The opportunity to teach and promote the health and well-being of patients and carers
  • Service commitment to CPD
  • Structured appraisal and clinical supervision
  • Administrative and clerical support
  • Clinical Educator training & participation
  • Learn to teach, supervise & develop other clinical staff
  • The opportunity to work with the team to provide Health & Wellbeing for staff across the Trust
Closing date of applications: 10 September 2025Interview date: 24 September 2025About usAs a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care TogetherOur fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.In return we will offer:
  • Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
  • On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
  • Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Key Facts:
  • We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
  • We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
  • An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
  • Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
  • Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
  • We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
  • We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
  • UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.
DetailsDate posted01 September 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 6Salary£38,682 to £46,580 a year pro rata paContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number320-CDCS-3812Job locationsQueen's Hospital BurtonBelvedere RoadBurton on TrentDE13 0RBJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorship Impacts of the changes to the UK immigration policy | NHS EmployersYour application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below). Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorship Impacts of the changes to the UK immigration policy | NHS EmployersYour application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below).Person SpecificationSkillsEssential
  • Established assessment, clinical reasoning & treatment skills
  • Effective Communication
Desirable
  • Basic Research or Audit Skills
  • Evidence of involvement in service development
ExperienceEssential
  • Demonstrate experience of hospital rotations
Desirable
  • Demonstrate experience in MSK OPD or GYM / or GP practice or combined
  • Experience of taking undergraduate students
  • Experience of supervising / mentoring other band 5 staff
Education, Training & CPDEssential
  • Bachelors Degree or Equivalent in Physiotherapy / Osteopathy
  • Registration with HCPC / GOSC
Desirable
  • Relevant CPD qualifications to area of speciality
  • Relevant post graduate education
Person SpecificationSkillsEssential
  • Established assessment, clinical reasoning & treatment skills
  • Effective Communication
Desirable
  • Basic Research or Audit Skills
  • Evidence of involvement in service development
ExperienceEssential
  • Demonstrate experience of hospital rotations
Desirable
  • Demonstrate experience in MSK OPD or GYM / or GP practice or combined
  • Experience of taking undergraduate students
  • Experience of supervising / mentoring other band 5 staff
Education, Training & CPDEssential
  • Bachelors Degree or Equivalent in Physiotherapy / Osteopathy
  • Registration with HCPC / GOSC
Desirable
  • Relevant CPD qualifications to area of speciality
  • Relevant post graduate education

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