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Clinical Specialist - Physiotherapy - MSK

The Lancaster Hospital senior part-time

Salary

Up to £40,000 FTE per year

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Description

We are seeking a Clinical Specialist to join our team of staff in the Physiotherapy department at The Lancaster Hospital, part of Circle Health Group. This is a part-time role for 22.5 hours a week, with a flexible shift pattern.

The successful candidate will provide expert MSK assessment and evidence-based treatment for patients with complex, chronic, or post-surgical conditions. They will develop tailored rehabilitation plans using advanced clinical reasoning, including manual therapy, exercise prescription, and pain management strategies.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Providing clinical leadership for MSK therapy services and guidance to other clinicians in complex case management
  • Working closely with orthopaedic consultants, sports medicine specialists, GPs, and other allied health professionals to ensure integrated patient care
  • Supervising, mentoring, and clinically educating physiotherapists, therapy assistants, and students
  • Maintaining high standards of clinical record keeping and documentation
  • Staying up-to-date with emerging MSK research, innovations, and clinical guidelines

To be considered for this role, applicants should meet the following criteria:

  • HCPC-registered Physiotherapist
  • Significant post-registration experience with a strong focus on MSK practice
  • Postgraduate qualification or recognised advanced MSK training
  • Excellent clinical reasoning, communication, and leadership skills
  • Experience in supervising staff or contributing to service development
  • Minimum 4 years MSK experience

In return for your hard work, Circle Health Group offers a range of employee benefits, including:

  • 25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service
  • Private Pension Scheme
  • Private Healthcare Scheme for treatment at our hospitals, covering pre-existing medical conditions
  • Friends & Family Hospital Discounts
  • Family Friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay
  • Non-contributory life insurance
  • Staff engagement hub with access to discounts and extensive rewards and voluntary benefits
  • Access to resources, tools and services to support your wellbeing
  • Employee recognition programmes
  • Industry leading training and development opportunities

Skills

Required

  • MSK assessment
  • evidence-based treatment
  • manual therapy
  • exercise prescription
  • pain management
  • clinical leadership
  • mentorship
  • clinical education
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