Physiotherapist

Physiotherapist - Outpatients

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Location:
United Kingdom , Swindon

Category:
Nursing

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

39959.00 - 48117.00 GBP / Year

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Job Description:

We are looking for a full time Band 6 MSK Physiotherapists to provide a high quality and an effective musculoskeletal outpatient physiotherapy service at various locality sites in Swindon. The band 6 rotations will include Spinal, Upper Limb, Lower Limb, Amputees,Pain, alongside general outpatients and may include access to specialist services such as hands and rheumatology, with support from specialist supervisors.

Job Responsibility:

To perform advanced physiotherapeutic assessment of patients with a range musculoskeletal conditions presentations and complex physical and psychological conditions
To provide a diagnosis and develop and deliver an individualised treatment programme
To hold responsibility for own case load and be responsible for a defined area of the service or a particular patient type
To undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner
To supervise band 5 physiotherapists and participate in their personal and professional development including In-Service-Training
To delegate to assistants and other staff where appropriate
To supervise, educate and assess the performance of physiotherapy students
Undertake evidence-based audit and research projects to further own and teams clinical practice within each rotation
To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of own work
To set appropriate therapeutic goals based on accurate prognosis for patients to monitor outcomes, evaluate patient progress and adjust treatment required to ensure effective discharge

Requirements:

Degree in Physiotherapy
MCSP
HCPC
Professional knowledge acquired through accredited degree in physiotherapy, supplemented by specialist MSK training or experience in specialist MSK fields to post graduate diploma level or equivalent
Relevant band 5 rotations, including outpatients and orthopaedics
Experience of working in GP practice, triage or assessment clinics
Experience of supervising students
Sound understanding of clinical governance
Experience of working with assistant staff
Understanding the importance of confidentiality

Nice to have:

Demonstrable CPD in musculoskeletal, respiratory and orthopaedics
Injection Therapy
Acupuncture
Manual Handling training
Health & Safety training

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 05, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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