Are you a physiotherapist keen to work in a first-class teaching hospital within an award-winning service? Are you committed to evidence-informed practice and the development of motivated junior staff? Do you want to work in an environment with world-class facilities, focusing on manual and exercise therapy, education of undergraduate and postgraduate students, research, service development, and clinical audit?

About the RoleThe post holder will join the Barts Health Band 6 musculoskeletal rotations based at Whipps Cross Hospital and its community sites. They will have the opportunity to work alongside various specialties including Orthopaedic, Rheumatology, and Community Pain clinics. Responsibilities include supervising a Band 5 physiotherapist and students, providing appraisals, teaching, and clinical support, as well as managing demanding caseloads.

There will be roles linked to Band 7-line managers to facilitate managerial and leadership qualities, such as GP liaison, education, and Musculoskeletal Audit champion. The department offers an excellent evidence-based in-service training program covering each joint with theoretical knowledge, practical skills, and clinical implementation. External courses with free places are also available. The MSK Therapies team includes a strong Band 8 strategic and clinical leadership team supporting the physiotherapy service.

Candidate ProfileWe are seeking a qualified Physiotherapist with MSK experience, registered with the HCPC. Ideally, candidates will have completed an Orthopaedic inpatient rotation and possess a solid knowledge of musculoskeletal physiotherapy principles. Experience treating peripheral and spinal patients is essential. The role involves face-to-face and virtual assessments and treatments. Evidence of project management and audit involvement is desirable.

About Barts HealthBarts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, entering an exciting new era of improvement with a focus on becoming an outstanding organization with a world-class clinical reputation. Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, providing safe, compassionate care in east London and beyond. We are committed to our WeCare values and promoting an inclusive working environment where every staff member feels a sense of belonging.

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