Job summarySpecialised Musculoskeletal (MSK) Physiotherapist - Band 6We are now recruiting to our MSK outpatient physiotherapist specialist rotation service, at East Sussex NHS Healthcare Trust.We are looking for enthusiastic and highly motivated physiotherapists keen to develop their MSK skills, to recruit into permanent roles across our East and West Rotations. Consideration will also be given to permanent Band 5 to 6 annexe 21 developer roles, dependant on individual MSK experience and professional qualifications.Main duties of the jobAs part of a varied Band 6 MSK rotation, you will have the opportunity to develop assessment and treatment skills in: hydrotherapy, hand therapy and rheumatology, and to broaden your clinical skills within specific UL, LL, Spinal and Rheumatology pathways. There is also the opportunity to get involved with our acute'Rapid Access' initiative working alongside an Advanced Practitioner (AP) and a Senior Clinician.You will also have the opportunity to build on your skills in clinical leadership, education and service improvement, to ensure continuous development of our services, and support delivery of the best MSK care for our patient community.This role is central to the clinical development of others and you will supervise Rotational Physiotherapists, Technical Instructors, Physiotherapy Assistants and students,including delivery of 'Clinical Reasoning Training' sessions to those you supervise, as well as participating in wider In-Service Training programmes.The Trust actively encourages personal development, and you will be expected to engage in a supported supervision programme, incorporating reflective practice, clinical reasoning and skills development, as well as independent CPD. We can offer you teaching, supervision and appraisal/development with our specialist B7's, and our established team of APs, as you work through your clinical competencies and objectives.About usEast Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust (ESHT) currently delivers MSK physiotherapy services across 8 outpatient settings in East Sussex, including acute and community sites. This ensures delivery of care pathways across the East and West locality, with all staff working cross-site on annual rotation.Clinicians are then able to share their expertise and knowledge across our wider teams and ensures equality of access to various acute and community development opportunities across the breadth of our service.This position will require cross-site working and attendance at meetings, training and development opportunities across ESHT. The successful candidate will need to demonstrate the ability to travel to fulfil this role.This is a full-time permanent role, based on a 4 day working pattern between 8 am and 6 pm. Consideration may be given to part time working, so please get in touch to discuss optionsOur highly innovative teams deliver high quality,patient focused care. They work with regional partners such as the University of Brighton and national partners such as MACP and NICE as they sit on committees and networks within MSK care. The team will give you exposure to the latest and emerging evidence-based care as they undertake audit and research.Part- time applications may be considered and we would also welcome any general Temporary Workforce/Bank Working applications for MSK physiotherapy roles.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease read the job description and person specification attached to this vacancy carefully and ensure that your application reflects the qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience required.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssentialDegree or diploma in PhysiotherapyCurrent registration with HCPCPost-graduate qualification or proven equivalent experience / training in a relevant fieldDesirableRelevant validated clinical courseExperienceEssentialMinimum of 2 years post-graduate experience, with minimum 6 months musculoskeletal outpatient physiotherapy experienceExperience of training/supervision of rotational - technical - assistant and staff and studentsExperience of multi-professional MDT working ie. Podiatry, Occupational Therapy, Advance Practitioners.SkillsEssentialGood knowledge of physiotherapy in relevant areaForward thinkingExcellent interpersonal skillsSelf-directed learningDesirableCritical appraisalAudit skillsResearch skillsDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameEast Sussex Healthcare NHS TrustAddressMSK Outpatient Physiotherapy Rotational PostConquestTN37 7RDEmployer's websitehttp://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)