Advanced Physiotherapist Practitioner (APP)

Ascenti Physio; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working (1-2 days WFH per week)

Fully funded Injection Course training

Condensed working week

Job summary

Ascenti is seeking an experienced physiotherapist to work autonomously in a clinic while delivering NHS care using high-tech systems and evidence-informed methods.

You will collaborate with a regional team and Clinical Development resources to advance practice, manage a mixed patient caseload, and develop through CPD and specialist qualifications.

Qualifications

• Extensive post-registration experience at senior level within the MSK field (≥5 years).
• Diploma in physiotherapy and HCPC registration are required.
• Post-registration MSc or equivalent in Advanced Practice or Orthopaedic Medicine.
• MSc module/diploma in injection therapy or working towards it.
• CPD folder with evidence of continued professional development.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage your own clinical NHS caseload with complex conditions.
• Utilise evidence-informed and high-quality assessment and treatment plans.
• Use the clinic's patient workflow system and digital health tools to manage care.
• Collaborate with regional teams and NHS colleagues on complex cases.
• Maintain high standards of quality and safety in clinical practice.

Skills

Neuromusculoskeletal assessment skills

Clinical development knowledge

CPD/continued professional development

Education

Diploma in physiotherapy

MSc or equivalent in Advanced Practice/Orthopaedic Medicine

MSc module or diploma in injection therapy

HCPC registration

Job description

Are you an experienced physiotherapist looking to work at the highest level and independently in your clinic to deliver the best standards to patients?

Join our community of forward-thinking physiotherapists using contemporary, evidence-informed treatments and progressive digital health tools to elevate our profession.

About The Role

• Work autonomously in your clinic to treat NHS patients, but with high-tech systems, a strong regional support network and our award-winning clinical development resources.
• Provide an advanced level of care to NHS patients presenting with a variety of complex conditions, using contemporary evidence-informed methodologies and digital tools.
• You will also be supported in clinic by our dedicated customer hub and NHS Administration teams, who work to manage patient and appointment admin through our workflow system.

Join a positive and supportive nationwide team dynamic, benefiting from strong regional support as you work autonomously in clinic. Experience unprecedented growth opportunities with diverse roles, new clinic locations and a mixed patient caseload.

In this role, you'll have the chance to treat NHS patients independently, utilizing high-tech systems and enjoying robust support from our dedicated teams.

Take advantage of our evidence-informed methodologies and digital tools to provide advanced patient care. Collaborate with our teams on complex cases and access award-winning resources for continuous professional development.

Join a Great Company And Culture

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).

Ascenti has seen a 300% increase in demand for the company's leading MSK services in recent years, including significant growth in the Private Medical Insurance space. This means that we are currently offering many exciting new roles, clinic locations and career opportunities, along with a more mixed patient caseload.

Our goal is for Ascenti to be a workplace that creates a sense of belonging for everyone. This means that we actively work to promote equal opportunities across all that we do, including when we recruit new talent.

Benefits And Rewards

Alongside the significant investment in your CPD and training, you will enjoy a recently enhanced benefits package, including Vitality membership, access to great discounts and more. Learn more here:

Your life with Ascenti

Our goal is for Ascenti to be a workplace that creates a sense of belonging for everyone. This means that we actively work to promote equal opportunities across all that we do, including when we recruit new talent.

• Independently manage your own clinical caseload of NHS patients presenting with a wide variety of complex conditions and goals.
• Use high quality neuromusculoskeletal assessment skills to develop evidence-informed and highly effective treatment and management plans.
• Use our patient workflow system in clinic to manage appointments and records, and our digital health tools and app to prescribe patients with management programmes.
• Uphold our high standards of quality and safety across all that you do.
• Work closely with your regional team and our Clinical Development Team to collaborate on complex cases and advance your practice and the practice of others.
• Build strong working relationships with your NHS colleagues, secondary care providers and your regional physiotherapy team and contract partners.
• Use our award-winning clinical development resources to elevate your knowledge and stay on top of best practice, with the support of your Area Manager.
• Extensive post registration experience working at a senior level within speciality area (at least five years in MSK field).
• Diploma in physiotherapy.
• Post-registration qualification (MSc or equivalent) in Advanced Practice, Orthopaedic Medicine or equivalent.
• MSc module / diploma in injection therapy (or working towards).
• Full Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) membership.
• CPD folder with evidence of continued professional development.

Additional benefits: hybrid working (1-2 days WFH per week), fully funded Injection Course training, and the option of a condensed working week.