Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist

Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist to join our Powys Physiotherapy service within the North locality (Welshpool base).

• Take a lead role in the assessments and treatment of patients in the musculoskeletal service who may have a complex and/or chronic presentation.
• Determine a clinical diagnosis and develop effective and appropriate treatment plans, maintaining records as an autonomous practitioner at all times.
• Act as a source of expertise on the management of musculoskeletal and long‑term conditions and provide advisory service to patients, peers and wider MDT.
• Prioritise referrals on a daily basis.
• Provide clinical leadership, supervision and training to band 5 Physiotherapists, Physiotherapy Technicians, Therapy Support Workers and Students.
• Occasionally deputise for Team Lead when required.
• Support the Team Lead with operational management.
• Educate and advise carers/relatives.
• Provide specialist MSK Physiotherapy to outpatients both face to face and virtually (video & telephone) to a variety of patients with a wide range musculoskeletal clinical needs.
• Contribute to service development, support peers and on occasion lead on particular service development initiatives.
• Provide supervision and teaching to Physiotherapy support workers, students and Band 5 Physiotherapists.

We are looking for enthusiastic, motivated and innovative individuals who have experience in the field of MSK.

We are committed to the development of our MSK Physiotherapy staff and service. We support staff development through regular in‑service training sessions as part of the Powys MSK forum, as well as clinical supervision sessions and appraisals. For the right candidate, we will offer full funding and study leave for relevant postgraduate studies, such as MSK external courses, MSK related M‑level modules or a full MSc course.

This will be in line with your development plan and departmental training plan.

Being the smallest Health Board in Wales means that you won’t get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community‑based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.

As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We're also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy ‘life work’ balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well‑being.