Bank MSK Physiotherapist

As a Bank Band 6 MSK physiotherapist in the HCH MSK Physiotherapy team you will have the opportunity to work with a dynamic team of highly experienced physiotherapists, in a fast-paced environment providing high-quality physiotherapy care to the borough of Hounslow. Our large team consists of a physiotherapy assistant, band 5, 6, 7 physiotherapists, Band 8a Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioners and a Physiotherapy Consultant. Bank staff will be supervised by a senior physiotherapist during their time in post. You will be integrated into the team which is focussed on delivering high quality care at the right time and place, in our main clinic based in Isleworth and at outreach clinics in GP practises.

As the successful candidate you will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills to quickly integrate into the team and build rapport with patients. Highly developed organisational skills are required able to manage your own caseload and work effectively within a team. Strong ability to prioritise and make sound decisions, sometimes under pressure, is required. You will carry a varied caseload of musculoskeletal complaints, often complex, with a view to utilise all treatment and care options as appropriate, with the support of a named supervisor.

Main duties of the job

To carry out effective and appropriate assessments using knowledge and skills combined with clinical reasoning and to provide a accurate diagnosis.

Work with patients to identify and agree treatment goals delivering patient centred care based on assessment out-comes, which demonstrate a good knowledge of the complex interaction of risk, safety, patient choice, shared decision making, independence, areas of conflict and eligibility for the services

Use communication, reasoning and negotiation skills to establish a working partnership with patients, families and carers identifying barriers to communication

Plan and lead patient group sessions as clinically relevant

Address all risk areas associated with individual patient's ability to function

Contribute to effective discharge planning

Monitor and evaluate effectiveness of interventions/treatments using outcome measures

Represent the Physiotherapy Service within the multidisciplinary team and participate in relevant team/network meetings, clinics and to contribute to the discussion and planning of patient care.

Work with assistants and technical instructors regarding clinical caseloads and provide necessary support on clinical issues

West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation, however this role is solely based within Hounslow the main site being Oblock Therapies Centre.

Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ over 5,000 staff, of whom 59% are BME. Our turnover for 2024-25 is over £500m.

The Trust is rated as 'Good' overallby the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as 'Outstanding'.

The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.