MSK Physiotherapist

The MSK outpatient service is an innovative and ambitious community service looking to recruit likeminded therapists. Our post is across two sites, Haslemere Hospital and Cranleigh Village Hospital. It offers the opportunity for physios to work in a supportive, evidence-based team. One full time and 1 part time position available Perks include: Free, limited onsite parking at both sites Monthly, half day in service training The opportunity to attend funded, external courses Wellbeing afternoons, with a team wellbeing champion Opportunities to be involved with both staff and service development Flexible working patterns Positive, happy working atmosphere Great cafes / shops locally, café on site at Haslemere Hospital Clean, modern clinical spaces Collaboration with the Royal Surrey MSK service for training Supportive and friendly administration staff Opportunity for development within pelvic health, To work as part of the Community MSK Physiotherapy team which operates from two sites; Haslemere Community Hospital and Cranleigh Village Community Hospital. You will be based at one of these sites, Cross-site working will be required The post-holder will work as an autonomous clinician, undertaking advanced assessments, clinical diagnosis and treatment of patients with a wide range of musculoskeletal problems. There is also opportunity for development within pelvic health. You will be able to access clinical development and regular clinical supervision & peer support. As part of the Physiotherapy team and wider trust, you will contribute to service development, and adhere to the Physiotherapy Department and Trusts policies, strategies and objectives., To work as an integral member of the MSK Physiotherapy team working to service local guidelines To assess, diagnose, develop and implement individual treatment or management plans which are discussed and agreed with patients To use specialist clinical skills to manage the more complex caseload To actively keep up to date with clinical and professional developments To provide treatment at either of our two community hospitals To provide treatment to adults and children To support band 5 Physiotherapists in their development by contributing to their training To support students with their supervision and clinical development To provide specialised assessment, formulate clinical diagnosis and treatment plan as an autonomous practitioner To take part in clinical outcome measurements and audit.

• To carry out a detailed client assessment of new clients providing agreed individual treatment and management plans -using clinical reasoning skills
• To communicate information in an understandable way to patients, and agree cooperation from the patient for treatment
• To communicate effectively with the patients to ensure best clinical outcomes using a range of communication styles e.g. motivation, persuasion and negotiating skills. To be flexible in communication approach and use interpersonal skills to overcome barriers to communication
• Undertake health promotion or treatment activities to groups/individuals/clients and other professionals as appropriate and required
• To demonstrate scope of practice to colleagues and other health care professionals
• An Opportunity for development within pelvic health
Professional To be legally and professionally accountable and responsible for all aspects of own work, including the management of patients in your care To maintain high professional standards and code of conduct according to departmental/HPC/Chartered Society of Physiotherapy Standards & guidelines Adhere to all service operational local guidelines and RSCH Trust policies To supervise physiotherapy students

Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5,000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing programme alongside a strong commitment to developing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family ensures you feel valued from your initial interview and throughout your time with us. We are clinically led and provide joined-up care by bridging hospital and community services, alongside delivering regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford, with community sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh, and services delivered in patients' homes across Guildford and Waverley. We work in partnership with Ashford & St Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust through a collaborative Group Model, supporting joined-up services, workforce flexibility and development opportunities. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has rated us as Outstanding. We are proud of our achievements and continue to invest in our people and infrastructure. To learn more about life at Royal Surrey, please watch our short video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R96pMboIYdo