Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner

NHS Scotland; Kilmarnock; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Ayrshire & Arran is seeking an Advanced Practitioner Physiotherapist in the Orthopaedic Department at Crosshouse Hospital. The role is 36 hours per week and permanent, based in Ayrshire.

You will manage a self-generated caseload with emphasis on wrist and hand conditions while contributing to the development of innovative clinical pathways and ensuring timely access to the right support for patients. You must have postgraduate physiotherapy training (Masters level) or a Diploma/MSc/BSc in

Qualifications

• Advanced practice clinical skills in orthopaedics.
• Leadership experience in clinical settings.
• Evidence-based practice applied to patient care.

Responsibilities

• Manage a self-generated caseload with diagnosis, assessment and treatment.
• Prioritise and coordinate investigations when clinically indicated.
• Lead on development of new clinical pathways and clinical governance activities.

Skills

Advanced practice

Clinical leadership

Evidence-based practice

Clinical governance

Education

Diploma/MSc/BSc in Physiotherapy

Masters level training

Job description

NHS Scotland

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Who We Are

NHS Ayrshire and Arran are one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland. In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran, we are committed to a culture that is Caring, Safe, and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way. To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please visit our website - AI tools like ChatGPT or Copilot can be great for planning and preparing your applicationbut your answers must be your own. Tip: Think of AI as a helper, not a substitute. We want to understand younot an AI tool.

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Position

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Advanced Practitioner Physiotherapist within our Orthopaedic Department based at Crosshouse Hospital

Hours

36 hours per week

This post is offered on a permanent basis

UK Driving Licence

A UK driving licence is essential for this role.

What You Will Do

As an integral part of the Orthopaedic team, you will hold a self-generated caseload, incorporating patient diagnosis, assessment, and treatment, carrying out or requesting investigations when clinically indicated. Clinical caseload will be varied with emphasis on the management of wrist and hand conditions. You will lead on the development of new innovative clinical pathways and conduct clinical triage to ensure patients can access the right support from the right person at the earliest opportunity. You will also act as an expert resource and have active involvement in Clinical Governance, Clinical Effectiveness and Research.

Knowledge, Training And/or Experience Required For This Post

With advanced practice clinical skills in the assessment and management of Orthopaedic presentations, you will have appropriate postgraduate training or experience equivalent to a Masters Level, with proven leadership experience and an advanced knowledge of evidence based practice. It is essential that you possess a Diploma/MSc/BSc in Physiotherapy and are HCPC registered. You must have permission to work in the UK. Car driver essential.

RIGHT TO WORK / CERTIFICATES OF SPONSORSHIP

To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found within the attached Candidate Information Pack.

It is ESSENTIAL that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored BEFORE submitting your application form.

NHS Ayrshire & Arran may be able to offer visa sponsorship for certain roles, provided the post meets the minimum salary threshold and any other required criteria. When considering if a post meets the salary threshold for sponsorship, please note the salary advertised is based on a full-time contract and must be pro-rated for part-time positions. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case-by-case basis following interview and at the commencement of pre-employment checks.

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We are unable to provide sponsorship for Band 2 posts or bank contracts.

Additional Information For Candidates

• Please note, for all vacancies where a driving licence is required this must be a full UK/EU/EEA licence.

If you want to find out more about the role, please contact Judith Reid, Consultant Physiotherapist in MSK, .