Senior Regional MSK PhysiotherapistJob descriptionWe are Ascenti.
The leading provider of physiotherapy and mental health services- helping thousands of people to elevate their health and live active lives every day.
With more than 25 years' experience serving both the public and private sectors, we are industry leading experts and passionate believers in our distinct clinical philosophy, because we know how it works and see first-hand how it helps people every day.Your purposeBeing an Ascenti Physiotherapist is a huge privilege as you will be changing people's lives every day.
As a Senior Regional Physiotherapist, you will support patients when they are most in need by providing continuity of care when their usual therapist is away.
This will prevent unnecessary delays to their care and will help to maximise their rehabilitation outcomes.
Additionally, you will facilitate the wellbeing of your physiotherapy colleagues by providing cover that allows them to have time off when needed.
Using contemporary and evidence-informed treatment and management methods, you will have the technology, tools, and support needed to thrive as a clinician and deliver outstanding services to patients.
Our nationwide work varies, which means that you could be managing a range of patients, from office workers and private medical insurance customers to NHS patients and those referred for accident-related injuries.
It is an exciting time to join Ascenti as our award-winning virtual physiotherapy service is really taking off, so there may also be the opportunity or need for you to work from home to deliver these services.How your role fits within our teamYou will be a Senior Regional MSK Physiotherapist, demonstrating what best practice looks like in your everyday work.
You will work across a variety of clinics in your assigned geographical area to cover annual leave and absences and help meet patient volume demands across Ascenti's face-to-face and virtual services, achieving a varied and exciting caseload in the process.
You will work closely with other physiotherapists and mentors in your geographical area, and you will be joining our nationwide community of 300+ Ascenti clinicians who use our modern online tools to stay connected.
You will work independently and free from paper and red tape, but with support on hand every step of the way, cutting-edge technology, and our award-winning clinical development resources at your fingertips.Key responsibilitiesManage a clinical caseload of patients presenting with a variety of conditions and goals who are under the care of Ascenti's static physiotherapists, ensuring that their care remains consistent both in frequency and in management approach.
Use high quality neuromusculoskeletal assessment skills to develop evidence-informed and highly effective treatment and management plans.
Use strong communication skills to build rapport and therapeutic with patients in a professional manner and inspire trust and convey complex ideas clearly.
Manage sensitive subjects and any cultural differences or obstacles with patients diplomatically and professionally.
Use our digital health tools and rehabilitation app to prescribe patients with online resources and home-exercise and management programmes after your appointment.
Manage high quality patient notes, future appointments, PROMS (Patient Reported Outcome Measures) and compliance using our advanced patient workflow system.
Utilise and provide effective patient handovers for the patients that you cover to achieve continuity of care and excellent patient experience and outcomes.
Maintain high standards of professional conduct and abide by core standards of practice outlined by the HCPC.
Complete core physiotherapy training modules on time and uphold these standards across all that you do.
Ensure that you comply with all legal, regulatory, and governance requirement at all times, following the Ascenti Behaviour at work policy.
Adhere to Ascenti procedures and policies regarding health and safety and clinic standards.
Work closely with your manager to identify and manage any risks that may affect quality of care or service.
Contribute and participate in local service improvement by making suggestions, proposals, supporting implementation/change, and completing the audit cycle to close the loop.
Comprehensive understanding and use of the best available evidence to support your practice, and that of less experienced physiotherapists within and beyond your immediate team.
Utilise the support of our Clinical Development Team and your regional training and mentor leads to collaborate on any complex cases and advance your practice.
Use our award-winning clinical development resources, including our online training platform, to elevate your knowledge and stay on top of best practice.
Attend regular online and offline courses and events that will contribute to your development as a practitioner and keep up-to-date records of your CPD achievements.
Work with your mentor and manager to plan your development and annual goals as a physiotherapist, enabling you to progress through our career structurePay and progressionWe value your hard work and commitment.
Ascenti offers a guaranteed annual pay review and a tailored approach to your development as a senior clinician.
You will have opportunities to evolve your MSK expertise and explore unique career avenues through hybrid/virtual clinics, new services, specialisms, or advanced practice opportunities.
With the growing demand for our services, exciting opportunities are just around the corner, including potential moves into management or other business areas.Culture & benefits You want to use your valuable time and skills working for a business that puts patients first.
Half of Ascenti's Executive Board are physiotherapists by background, which keeps the needs of patients and clinicians at the heart of the company ethos (just check the Trustpilot reviews).
Our benefits include Vitality at Work membership, access to great discounts and more.
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