Information For Student Placement in MSK Out-Patients based at Walton
Hospital Chesterfield
The Team
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Chesterfield MSK Out-Patient team works across a number of sites including clinics, GP surgeries, and Walton Hospital.
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The team works closely with ESP therapists and the physiotherapy-led injection clinic.
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The team runs a knee class and shoulder class, both at Walton Hospital physiotherapy dept.
Telephone Number to liaise with team: 01246 515569 or 293731
Lead placement coordinator: Anne Harrison ( aharrison@nhs.net
)
Sites
Walton Hospital
Wheatbridge Clinic
Staveley Clinic
Brimington GP Surgery
(S40 3HN)
(S40 2AB)
(S43 3JJ)
(S43 1JG)
Brimington Medical Centre (GP clinic)(S44 1DD)
Newbold GP Surgery (S41 8DU)
Chatsworth Road GP Surgery
Holme Hall GP Surgery
(S40 3PY)
(S40 4SL)
Placement arrangements
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Due to the nature of our work at a number of sites, and that most staff are part time, the placement will be over a number of sites and with at least 2 clinical supervisors. We will always do our best to minimise the number of sites used.
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In view of this it is essential that the student is a car user.
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Which sites you will be attending will depend on which staff members are your supervisors. Please communicate with us nearer the time of the
 placement and we will give you a detailed timetable of the arrangements.
We aim for some time to be spent in the injection clinic and with the
Extended Scope Practitioners to help the student see how the different therapists work together providing a seamless care pathway for the patients in our care.

Amenities at all Sites
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Tea and coffee making facilities. You may bring your own or make a small contribution to funds.
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Fridge to store lunch.
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Microwave.
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There is limited changing room facilities ie: physiotherapy treatment room or toilet.
Uniform
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White tunic or polo shirt with CSP/University logo.
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Navy trousers.
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Black or navy shoes.
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ID badge.
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Wedding band and small stud earrings in ears are acceptable but no other jewellery.
Additional Information
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Previous students have found that doing a dummy run to the various clinics is helpful and allays unwanted stress in the first week.
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First patients of the day are usually 8.30am. Students need to allow enough travel time to reach clinics to be ready to start the working day a minimum of 15 minutes prior to the first patient.
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There is limited time over lunchtime to go and purchase any lunch at midday. It is therefore recommended that you bring your lunch with you at the start of the day.
Pre-reading
Caseload is mixed and it isn’t possible to predict the conditions/pathologies that you will see other than that they will be musculoskeletal. The suggestions below are a guide only.
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Review anatomy (joints, ligaments, muscles and nerves) of the upper and lower limb and have knowledge of the spine.
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Have knowledge of cauda equine signs and symptoms, red and yellow flags, dermatomes and myotomes.
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Have knowledge of upper and lower limb tension tests.