West London NHS Trust
Bank MSK Physiotherapist
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As a Bank Band 6 MSK Physiotherapist
In the HCH MSK Physiotherapy team, you will have the opportunity to work with a dynamic team of highly experienced physiotherapists, in a fast-paced environment providing high-quality physiotherapy care to the borough of Hounslow. Our large team consists of a physiotherapy assistant, band 5, 6, 7 physiotherapists, Band 8a Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioners, and a Physiotherapy Consultant. Bank staff will be supervised by a senior physiotherapist during their time in post. You will be integrated into the team, which is focused on delivering high-quality care at the right time and place, in our main clinic based in Isleworth and at outreach clinics in GP practices.
About the Role
As the successful candidate, you will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills to quickly integrate into the team and build rapport with patients. Highly developed organizational skills are required to manage your own caseload and work effectively within a team. Strong ability to prioritize and make sound decisions, sometimes under pressure, is required. You will carry a varied caseload of musculoskeletal complaints, often complex, with a view to utilize all treatment and care options as appropriate, with the support of a named supervisor.
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Key Responsibilities
- Carry out effective and appropriate assessments using knowledge and skills combined with clinical reasoning and to provide an accurate diagnosis.
- Work with patients to identify and agree treatment goals delivering patient-centered care based on assessment outcomes, which demonstrate a good knowledge of the complex interaction of risk, safety, patient choice, shared decision making, independence, areas of conflict, and eligibility for the services.
- Use communication, reasoning, and negotiation skills to establish a working partnership with patients, families, and carers, identifying barriers to communication.
- Plan and lead patient group sessions as clinically relevant.
- Address all risk areas associated with individual patient’s ability to function.
- Contribute to effective discharge planning.
- Monitor and evaluate effectiveness of interventions/treatments using outcome measures.
- Represent the Physiotherapy Service within the multidisciplinary team and participate in relevant team/network meetings, clinics, and to contribute to the discussion and planning of patient care.
- Work with assistants and technical instructors regarding clinical caseloads and provide necessary support on clinical issues.
About West London NHS Trust
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West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation, however, this role is solely based within Hounslow, the main site being Oblock Therapies Centre.
Our high secure services care for patients from South of England, and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow, and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ over 5,000 staff, of whom 59% are BME. Our turnover for 2024-25 is over £500m.
The Trust is rated as ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as ‘Outstanding’.
The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.
Contact for Further Details/Informal Visits
- Name: Alexandra Lakos
- Job Title: MSK Advanced Practitioner
- Email Address: alexandra.lakos1@nhs.net
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