Job summaryAn opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated Advanced Practice Physiotherapist to join Hambleton & Richmondshire MSK Service based at the Friarage in Northallerton. The post holder will have a proven track record in the management of complex musculoskeletal pathology with excellent clinical skills. Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team would be desirable. Accountability will be to the Service Lead, with strong professional links to the Head of Physiotherapy. We are an MDT comprising of Advanced Practice Physiotherapists, Specialist Physiotherapists and a Specialist Podiatrist along with a GPwSI providing high quality clinical assessment, diagnosis and management of peripheral musculoskeletal conditions to ensure the right care at the right time, with strong links to Orthopaedics and Rheumatology Services. The post also involves the triage of Secondary Care referrals as the MSK Service is the commissioned route to Orthopaedics in Hambleton & Richmondshire. It is likely that the post-holder will also run a Secondary Care Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle clinic at the Friarage. Finding physiotherapists with the skills and qualifications for an Advanced Practice role can prove challenging therefore a development Advanced Practice role may be considered as a B7 whilst the qualifications and competencies are being gained.
Main duties of the jobThe postholder will provide independent assessment, investigation, diagnosis, advice on the management and treatment for patients presenting with peripheral musculoskeletal problems referred by primary care clinicians i.e. GP's, nurse practitioners, physiotherapists, podiatrists, whose complexity or severity precludes management in the primary care setting. The postholder will act as a source of specialist knowledge and expertise on the management of peripheral soft tissue and non inflammatory joint disease and to provide an advisory service to Specialist Physiotherapists within the team, senior community physiotherapists, GP's and other health care professionals (e.g. podiatrists, nurse practitioners). The postholder will work as a part of the MSK Service to independently triage all GP referrals to orthopaedics through highly advanced specialist assessment of patients with acute and chronic musculoskeletal disorders making decisions on appropriate services for each referral. To be active in both formal and informal education of other staff as well as demonstrating own educational development.
About usSouth Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust have come together to form University Hospitals Tees. As a result, post holders may be required to work across sites within both organisations. Across University Hospitals Tees, our ambition is to be the best place to work, ensuring we have the right staff in the right roles at the right time to deliver outstanding patient care and experience. We are committed to supporting our staff through an inclusive and supportive working environment, offering health and wellbeing initiatives, staff benefits, and opportunities for personal and professional development. We support the 'Making Every Contact Count' approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential- To hold a degree or relevant Diploma in Physiotherapy (Band 8A)
- To hold a State registration in Physiotherapy (Band 8A)
- To hold a post-graduate Masters or have completed a portfolio of professional development which evidences an advanced level of clinical practice in line with HEE (2017) framework for ACP - (Band 8A)
- To have completed accredited training in specialist area where available and to have ongoing evidence of continuing professional development within the specialist field (Band 8A)
Essential- Degree-level registration in Physiotherapy or equivalent post-registration award (Band 7)
- HCPC Registration. (Band 7)
- Evidence of relevant CPD to demonstrate development towards advanced practice capability (Band 7)
- Portfolio demonstrating continued professional development/supporting professional activities (Band 7)
- Ability and drive to complete the MSc in advanced clinical practice successfully and attain the full AP MSc qualification (Band 7)
- Will work towards and complete any appropriate credential routes which are available and applicable to the clinical area (Band 7)
ExperienceEssential- Extensive post registration experience working at a senior level within the speciality area.
- Experience of student and junior supervision
Desirable- Working towards publishing and presenting nationally and internationally within their specialist field.
Essential- Extensive post registration experience working at a senior level within the speciality area (Band 8A)
- Experience of student and junior supervision. (Band 8A)
- Experience of working in the NHS (Band 8A)
Knowledge and SkillsEssential- In depth knowledge of speciality area of practice. (Band 8A)
- Knowledge of audit and research processes (Band 8A)
- To display effective communication skills, communicating complex, sensitive and contentious information to patients, carers and colleagues (Band 8A)
- Able to present information, written and orally, in a clear and logical manner (Band 8A)
Essential- Theoretical knowledge and applied clinical practice in specialist area (Musculoskeletal) -(Band 7)
- Demonstrates extensive knowledge and experience within specialist area - (Band 7)
- Demonstrates detailed clinical reasoning skills - (Band 7)
Personal AttributesEssential- Team player
- To display the ability to problem solve and manage change.
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
