Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner

NHS; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of community-based outpatient services in the UK is seeking an Extended Scope Practitioner for Orthopaedics, Rheumatology, and Pain Management. This role involves delivering specialist consultations, managing patient care, and supporting clinical teams. The position offers a salary between £52,000 to £60,000 annually, along with benefits like NHS pension, annual leave, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

NHS pension scheme

27 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays

Employee discounts and benefits scheme

Employee assistance programme

Education and career pathways

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• NHS experience as an Extended Scope or Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner.
• Experience in primary/secondary care environments.

Responsibilities

• Deliver independent secondary care consultations for orthopaedic cases.
• Support physiotherapists and contribute to clinical audits.

Skills

Risk management

Communication

Problem-solving

Time management

Education

BSc Hons Physiotherapy

Tools

EMIS

SYSTMONE

Job description

As one of the UKs largest providers of community-based Outpatient services, Modality LLP is looking to develop in-house extended scope practitioner expertise that will support its Orthopaedics, Rheumatology, and Pain Management services.

Our community outpatient services manage a wide range of conditions that would otherwise be referred to secondary care. Our team of consultants, GPwERs, and specialist nurses provide patients with rapid access to specialist opinions from various locations across Sandwell, Walsall, and Birmingham. This role will support the continued growth of these services, enabling patients to receive a broader range of treatments within the community setting. Salary for this role ranges from £52,000 to £60,000 per annum WTE, depending on experience.

Benefits include:

• Enrolment in the NHS pension scheme
• Minimum 27 days of annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (pro-rata)
• Employee discounts and benefits scheme
• Employee assistance programme (EAP)
• Education and career pathways
• Enhanced family-friendly policies
• Wellbeing support and initiatives

If interested, please read on for more details.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will deliver independent secondary care consultations for a variety of orthopaedic cases, including clinical diagnosis, investigations, management planning, and providing specialist advice to patients, carers, and healthcare professionals. Support to physiotherapists and contribution to clinical audits and triaging are also expected.

About us

Modality LLP provides NHS community outpatient services across various UK regions, with over 14 years of experience, contracts with CCGs and hospital providers, a diverse clinical workforce, and over 100,000 patient consultations annually. We deliver initial consultations within 4 weeks of referral, 7 days a week, from multiple community locations.

We promote equal opportunities and are committed to staff development through education and career pathways, aligning with our core values of CARE.

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the supporting documents section for the detailed job description. This role suits those passionate about high-quality patient care, innovation, and service improvement, with opportunities to influence and enhance our working environment.

We welcome applications from individuals ready to take on this career-advancing opportunity.

Please note: Modality LLP reserves the right to close this vacancy at any point during the recruitment process.

Pre-employment requirements

We will verify vaccination status for all new starters, supporting those undecided about vaccinations. Some roles may require mandatory vaccinations, with evidence required.

Right to work checks

All interviewees must prove their right to work in the UK.

References and employment history

References must be obtained before employment begins, including a current or most recent employer. Please notify us of any employment gaps of 6 weeks or more.

Person Specification

Skills

• Risk management and clinical risk assessment skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Basic IT skills, experience with EMIS/SYSTMONE
• Problem-solving skills and adaptability to unexpected demands
• Time management and organizational skills
• Experience supervising clinical teams
• Ability to perform patient assessments and treatments with moderate physical effort

Experience

• NHS experience as an Extended Scope or Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner
• Experience in primary/secondary care environments

Personal Qualities

• Situational assessment, prioritization, and problem-solving skills
• Teamwork and supporting colleagues
• Ability to work independently
• Flexibility in working hours

Qualifications

• BSc Hons Physiotherapy or equivalent
• HPC registration
• Professional assessor qualification
• Evidence of CPD in management and relevant clinical subjects
• Full driving license and ability to travel between locations

Knowledge

• Understanding of multidisciplinary and multi-agency working in community settings
• Caseload management skills
• Orthopaedic management problem analysis
• Clinical reasoning across complex cases
• Competence in joint injections, requesting imaging, and creating management plans

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role is subject to DBS checks due to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975 (Exceptions Order 1975).

Salary ranges from £52,000 to £60,000 per year, depending on experience.