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Lead Outpatient Physiotherapist, University Hospital Lewisham
| Posting date: | 06 March 2025 |
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| Salary: | £53,755.00 to £60,504.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £53755.00 - £60504.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 24 March 2025 |
| Location: | London, SE13 6LH |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9197-25-0226 |
Summary
Role To provide clinical, professional and operational leadership to the Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy service at Lewisham Hospital. To deliver a highly specialised and advanced standard of assessment, treatment and management for patients within Lewisham Hospital. JOB SUMMARY 1 To be the Lead Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist within UHL, advising on musculoskeletal issues, working closely with the Head of Physiotherapy and representing Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy within the Trust and to outside agencies, as required. 2 To take a lead role in the provision of the adult musculoskeletal service at UHL, using evidence based guidelines, audit and evaluation. 3 To perform an expert musculoskeletal assessment of patients referred to the physiotherapy department, including those with highly complex presentations, and from this formulate a diagnosis and treatment plan which is carried out as an autonomous practitioner. 4 To take a lead role in the clinical supervision, teaching and appraisal of Senior physiotherapists. 5 To act as a source of clinical expertise and highly advanced knowledge on musculoskeletal conditions for physiotherapists and other health professionals. 6 To initiate, facilitate, supervise and present evidence based projects, and audit within the physiotherapy department and to the Trust. 7 To promote good communication with other Trust departments, particularly Orthopaedics, Neurology and Pain Management, and with General Practitioners to ensure optimal patient care. 8 To deputise for the Head of MSK Therapies in his/her absence for relevant matters. 9 To work to agreed standards and within the resources available