Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner (Upper Limb)

Airedale NHS Foundation Trust; Bradford; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK seeks an Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner specialized in shoulder and elbow conditions. This role requires working with a multidisciplinary team to deliver expert care and contribute to service development. Candidates should possess a physiotherapy degree, relevant experience, and leadership skills. The position offers competitive pay between £55,690 and £62,682 per annum pro-rata, with a commitment to high-quality, patient-centred care.

Benefits

Cycle to Work

Onsite Nursery

Car Leasing

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent pre-registration award in physiotherapy.
• MSc in an appropriate related area or equivalent level of training.
• Completion of course in Professional Practice education.

Responsibilities

• Deliver expert assessment, diagnosis, and management of complex shoulder and elbow conditions.
• Lead the development of evidence-based care pathways.
• Provide clinical leadership and supervision to colleagues.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Teamwork

Clinical reasoning

Negotiation skills

Education

Degree in physiotherapy

MSc in a related area

Independent Prescribing qualification

Job description

Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner (Upper Limb) (Band 8a)

An exciting opportunityveloped to join our dynamic orthopaedic team as anAdvanced Physiotherapy Practitioner (APP)specialising inshoulder and elbow conditions, working 30 hours per week.

As an APP, you will work autonomously and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, delivering expert assessment, diagnosis, and ave management of complex musculoskeletal presentations. You will play a pivotal role in shaping and leading the shoulder and elbow pathway across Airedale and Skipton sites, working closely with_errors orthopaedic consultants and therapy colleagues.

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This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to service development, clinical education, and research while delivering high-quality, patient-centred care. You'll be part of a supportive and forward-thinking team committed to innovation and excellence.

To find out more or arrange an informal chat, contact:Kieran Duxbury - MSK & Pelvic Health Physiotherapy Operational Manager?[e-mail]

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the job

The post holder will:

• Work closely with medical and nursing Orthopaedic colleagues to ensure high quality patient care.
• Be accountable for the quality and safety of advanced and highly skilled assessment and Management of patients with a variety of complex, acute and chronic orthopaedic presentations.
• Have a key role in promoting the integration of physiotherapy services within an orthopa surgical context fentisher.
• Be prepared to work flexibly in terms of time and workload to meet service needs.
• Be professionally accountable but will have access to clinical supervision from a senior clinical practitioner.
• Take a role in overseeing the physiotherapy rehabilitation of patients presenting with more comax shoulder & elbow problems.
• To oversee the development of the physiotherapy provision for shoulder & elbow pathologies across the trusts patch.

About us

We are delighted to offer a wide range of benefits to employees including:

• Cycle to Work
• Travel Scheme
• Childcare Vouchers with Salary Sacrifice
• Onsite Nursery
• Buying and Selling Annual Leave
• Car Leasing
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee Health and Wellbeing
• Extensive Reward Scheme
• Counselling Service
• Financial packages including Vivup and Wagestream
• Staff Networks, Enable, Rainbow, Gender, Race Equality Ecoaware & Admin Network.

Our values:

We understand that it's down to the hard work, effort andומרים dedication of our staff that makes a difference, effective and caring. Our values are part of our DNA.

• Committed to Quality des Care
• Compassion
• Working together for patients
• Improving Lives
• Everyone Counts
• Respect and Dignity

Got questions before you apply, please contact the recruiting manager to find out more.

Job responsibilities

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

As an BAD?Advanced interessische Physiotherapy Practitioner (APP) in the Shoulder and Elbow Service, you will:

• Work autonomously at an advanced clinical level, delivering expert assessment, diagnosis, and management of patients with complex shoulder and elbow conditions.
• Lead on the development and delivery of high-quality, evidence-based care pathways in collaboration with orthopa muscular consultants and the wider multidisciplinary team.
• Provide clinical leadership and supervision to physiotherapy colleagues, supporting service development and professional growth.
• Contribute to service evaluation, audit, and research to ensure continuous improvement and alignment with national guidance poz best practice.
• Actively participate in teaching and training across the team and wider service, promoting a culture of learning and excellence.
• Support the integration of physiotherapy within orthopaedic services, ensuring seamless patient care across Airedale and Skipton sites.
• Champion patient-centred care, ensuring safety, dignity, and high standards are maintained at all times.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent pre-registration award in physiotherapy
• Degree or vivre pari pre-registration award in physiotherapy
• MSc in an appropriate related area or equivalent level of training.
• Certificate in Managing Health Services or equivalent
• Member of relevant Professional special interest groups/organizations
• Completion of course in Professional Practice education
• Qualification in Independent Prescribing
• Qualification in the administration of joint and soft tissue injections.
• Completion of additional training at master's level.
• Completion of IRMER training
• Surgical consent training

Other

• Able to access multiple sites across Airedale NHS Foundation Trust

Experience

• Significant post registration experience and significant experience working at band 7 level
• Special clinical interest in shoulder and elbow - demonstrated by membership of regional and national SIG and ongoing specific CPD.
• Experience of instigating and interpreting investigations and initiating appropriate plans of care for patients.
• Experience of multidisciplinary team working
• Experience of multidisciplinary guideline development, implementation and audit
• Experience of clinical supervision both as supervisee and supervisor
• Experience of teaching, assessing, coaching and supporting learning to a variety of groups.
• Experience in APP role, ideally in shoulder and elbow orthopaedics.
• Recent experience of leadership /management role including leading on projects/ service improvements
• Experience of taking part in or leading on Projects/ service improvements
• Experience of taking part in or leading an audit or research project

Knowledge

• Specialist level of knowledge and clinical reasoning skills to support expert clinical practice in shoulder and elbow management.
• Knowledge of the roles of other professionals and the principles of partnership working with key stakeholders in orthopaedics and MSK Physiotherapy and AHP services.
• Knowledge of clinical standards and ability to implement and audit these in the team.
• Knowledge of the principles of clinical governance, audit and research.
• Knowledge of the principles of student-centred learning and reflective practice.
• Knowledge of relevant national and local legislation relevant to area.

Skills

• Skills to work as of a part team
• Excellent planning and organisational skills and ability to facilitate these skills in others
• Excellent communication and counselling skills including observation, listening, motivational interviewing and empathy
• Excellent interpersonal skills for developing complex working relationships, expressing opinions constructively, seeking consensus and maintaining networks
• Highly developed negotiation and problem-solving skills in complex situations and ability to facilitate these skills in others
• Excellent analytical and reflective skills
• Excellent presentation skills, both written and verbal, and ability to adjust style and content as appropriate
• Skills to be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines in a busy environment/ skills to cope with working in a stressful environment, including emotional or aggressive patients and carers
• Skills to support Service manager with the organisation of services and projects
• Ability to inspire staff to deliver high quality services
• Ability to chair meetings and facilitate workshops effectively
• Ability to adjust management style to suit the situation
• Audit and critical appraisal skills

Personal Attributes and Values

• Meets the Trust Values and Behaviours (as seen in PS)
• Always conducts self professionally and able to adapt approach to a range of situations./ Lead by example

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 razgovor (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

£55,690 to £62,682 a yearpro rata per annum