Advanced Physiotherapist Practitioner

Integrated Care System; North Kesteven; On-site; GBP 58,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Lincolnshire is seeking an Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner to join their clinical team on a permanent part-time basis. The role involves managing patients with musculoskeletal conditions, collaborating with a clinical team, and requires a full UK driving license. The position offers a flexible working week, a full-time equivalent salary of up to £57,750, and supports professional development.

Benefits

Flexible shifts

Expenses for travel

Wellbeing and lifestyle benefits

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Qualified HCPC physiotherapist with a valid pin number.
• Previous experience of orthopaedic triage is required.
• Must have a full UK Driving License and access to transport.

Responsibilities

• Manage a case load of spinal and peripheral patients.
• Organise diagnostic workups and referrals to secondary care.
• Support clinical education and audits in the service.
• Provide expert advice to patients and other healthcare professionals.

Skills

Patient-centered care

Orthopaedic triage

Injection techniques

Clinical teamwork

Education

MSc in Physiotherapy

Postgraduate orthopaedic training

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner (APP) to join our clinical team at the Practice Plus Group MSK & Spinal Service, Lincolnshire on a permanent part time basis. We provide a specialist rapid access outpatient clinical assessment and treatment service for patients presenting with both peripheral and spinal musculoskeletal conditions. You will work closely with our experienced clinical team, this includes the Clinical Operations Manager, Clinical Lead and a team of 10 Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioners. You will also have the opportunity to work with our Orthopaedic Consultants.

We currently operate within 7 existing health centres and hospitals throughout Lincolnshire and we are developing further clinics throughout the region. We have clinics in Lincoln, Louth, Skegness and Boston. Depending on your hours, you may need to travel between these locations, so having a full UK driving license and access to your own vehicle is essential. Expenses for travel will be covered.

Main duties of the job

Within this job, you will be responsible for:

• Managing a case load of spinal and peripheral patients with varying diagnosis and/or highly complex needs using evidence based and/or patientcentredprinciples.
• Be responsible for organising appropriate diagnostic workups for patients and referring them to an appropriate secondary care service when indicated.
• Working closely with the Clinical Lead and Clinical Operations Manager to achieve the service targets, including supporting clinical education and audit within the service
• Acting as a source of expertise in the management of the service by providing advice to patients and other healthcare professionals, GPs and Consultants
• Performing steroid injections as appropriate

About us

You will be a qualified HPCP physiotherapist, peripheral joint/soft tissue injection qualification is desirable, not essential, in addition you will;

• Have completed some MSc modules or completed an MSc in Physiotherapy
• Have recognised/validated orthopaedic musculoskeletal postgraduate training
• Have a full UK Driving License
• Access to your own transport
• Previous experience of orthopaedic triage
• This is a part-time permanent role; 15 - 22.5 hours per week available

Job summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOR EVERY PATIENT

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner (APP) to join our clinical team at the Practice Plus Group MSK & Spinal Service, Lincolnshire on a permanent part time basis. We provide a specialist rapid access outpatient clinical assessment and treatment service for patients presenting with both peripheral and spinal musculoskeletal conditions. You will work closely with our experienced clinical team, this includes the Clinical Operations Manager, Clinical Lead and a team of 10 Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioners. You will also have the opportunity to work with our Orthopaedic Consultants.

We currently operate within 7 existing health centres and hospitals throughout Lincolnshire and we are developing further clinics throughout the region. We have clinics in Lincoln, Louth, Skegness and Boston. Depending on your hours, you may need to travel between these locations, so having a full UK driving license and access to your own vehicle is essential. Expenses for travel will be covered.

Main duties of the job

Within this job, you will be responsible for:

• Managing a case load of spinal and peripheral patients with varying diagnosis and/or highly complex needs using evidence based and/or patientcentredprinciples.
• Be responsible for organising appropriate diagnostic workups for patients and referring them to an appropriate secondary care service when indicated.
• Working closely with the Clinical Lead and Clinical Operations Manager to achieve the service targets, including supporting clinical education and audit within the service
• Acting as a source of expertise in the management of the service by providing advice to patients and other healthcare professionals, GPs and Consultants
• Performing steroid injections as appropriate

About us

You will be a qualified HPCP physiotherapist, peripheral joint/soft tissue injection qualification is desirable, not essential, in addition you will;

• Have completed some MSc modules or completed an MSc in Physiotherapy
• Have recognised/validated orthopaedic musculoskeletal postgraduate training
• Have a full UK Driving License
• Access to your own transport
• Previous experience of orthopaedic triage
• This is a part-time permanent role; 15 - 22.5 hours per week available

We can offer a flexible working week with condensed hours if required.

What you can expect in return:

• A full-time equivalent salary of up to £57,750 per annum depending on experience
• No on-call or compulsory weekend work to allow for a strong work life balance
• An extensive range of wellbeing and lifestyle benefits
• Flexible shifts that enable you to work around other commitments
• Expenses for travel will be covered
• The support you need to grow in your role and continue your professional development
• Varied career development opportunities

To apply for the role, click on the link below. If you have any questions, [e-mail] our friendly resourcing team.

We will contact all shortlisted candidates but please note Practice Plus Group retain the right to remove the advert prior to the closing date if a suitable candidate is appointed.

Our employment offers are subject to receipt of satisfactory pre-employment checks.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• A qualified Physiotherapist with valid HCPC pin number
• Working towards or has completed an MSc in Physiotherapy
• Have recognised/validated orthopaedic musculoskeletal postgraduate training
• Have a full UK Driving License and access to your own transport
• Previous experience of orthopaedic triage

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This 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 Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please seeNHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Practice Plus Group

Address

Langton House, Lindum Business Park

Station Road

North Hykeham

Lincolnshire

LN6 3FE

Employer's website

https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)

Depending on experienceA full-time equivalent salary of up to £57,750