Physiotherapist, Band 5, MSK Outpatients

In line with the Trust Vision to provide the Best Care for Everyone Professional values - To deliver therapeutic interventions, using the principles of Physiotherapy in an integrated and client-centred way supported by the MSK Core Capabilities Framework - To work within the Therapy team providing an effective and evidence based service through assessing, diagnosing and implementing treatment programmes. Communication and interpersonal skills - To communicate effectively with patients and carers potentially complex, sensitive or distressing information; in order to provide patient centred care, to encourage self-management, maximise rehabilitation potential and to ensure understanding of the condition. Patients may have communication, perceptual or cognitive/understanding difficulties. - To communicate effectively and work collaboratively with medical, nursing, other allied health professions and other colleagues to ensure delivery of a co-ordinated multidisciplinary service. Leadership, management and team working - To take on increasing responsibility for personal development and supporting the development and supervision of others by CPD (continuing professional development), linked to appraisal. Job description Job responsibilities In line with the Trust Vision to provide the Best Care for Everyone Professional values - To deliver therapeutic interventions, using the principles of Physiotherapy in an integrated and client-centred way supported by the MSK Core Capabilities Framework - To work within the Therapy team providing an effective and evidence based service through assessing, diagnosing and implementing treatment programmes. Communication and interpersonal skills - To communicate effectively with patients and carers potentially complex, sensitive or distressing information; in order to provide patient centred care, to encourage self-management, maximise rehabilitation potential and to ensure understanding of the condition. Patients may have communication, perceptual or cognitive/understanding difficulties. - To communicate effectively and work collaboratively with medical, nursing, other allied health professions and other colleagues to ensure delivery of a co-ordinated multidisciplinary service. Leadership, management and team working - To take on increasing responsibility for personal development and supporting the development and supervision of others by CPD (continuing professional development), linked to appraisal.