Band 6 Rotational Physiotherapist

This is an exciting opportunity at Band 6 level to gain experience in the specialist area of orthopaedics and working with patients with neuro-musculoskeletal conditions. Working with full support from well-staffed teams, you will gain experience in the following areas on 9 monthly rotations: Spinal cord injuries including advanced cardio-respiratory care on ITU as well as neuro-rehabilitation Adult musculoskeletal unit which includes out-patients, rehabilitation, and pain management programmes Elective orthopaedics – including joint reconstruction, foot and ankle, spinal surgery, and pre-admission Orthopaedic oncology service which includes post-operative surgery and rehabilitation Upper limb unit which includes experience with brachial plexus injuries, shoulder dysfunction/surgery, and peripheral nerve injury Limb Reconstruction Unit - Adult and Children services The post holder will be based at Stanmore or at Bolsover Street during MSK rotation and will be required to work on a weekend rota. They will be part of a twilight rota when working with the in-patients team. To perform advanced physiotherapeutic assessment of patients with diverse and complex conditions, to provide a physiotherapy diagnosis, and to develop and deliver a patient-focused treatment programme. To be responsible for own caseload working without direct supervision. All aspects of clinical duties will be undertaken as an autonomous practitioner. Supervision takes the form of regular formal training and clinical reasoning sessions, problem case sessions, and peer review. Access to advice and support from senior colleagues is available if required. The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust (RNOH) is the largest orthopaedic hospital in the UK and is regarded as a leader in the field of orthopaedics both in the UK and worldwide. The RNOH provides a comprehensive range of neuro-musculoskeletal health care, ranging from the most acute spinal injury or complex bone tumour to orthopaedic medicine and specialist rehabilitation for chronic back pain sufferers. This broad range of services is unique within the NHS. As a national centre of excellence, the RNOH treats patients from across the country, many of whom have been referred by other hospital consultants for second opinions or for treatment of complex or rare conditions. For further details / informal visits contact: Name:

Supriya Nerlekar Job title:

Therapy Clinical Specialist Manager Email address:

Supriya.nerlekar@nhs.net Telephone number:

0208 909 5533

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