Advanced Practice Physiotherapist

NHS; Market Drayton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking provider to the NHS is seeking an Advanced Practice Physiotherapist (APP) to enhance musculoskeletal care. In this pivotal role, you will conduct expert assessments, manage patient treatments, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to streamline care pathways. Your expertise in diagnostics and rehabilitation will directly contribute to improving patient outcomes and NHS efficiency. This position offers a unique opportunity to operate beyond traditional physiotherapy, making a significant impact in a dynamic healthcare environment. If you are passionate about patient care and eager to take on extended responsibilities, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must be HCPC Registered with a minimum of 2 years NHS experience.
• Experience as an Advanced Practice Physiotherapist is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct advanced MSK assessments and implement treatment plans.
• Order diagnostic imaging and prescribe medications as needed.
• Administer injection therapy and refer patients to specialists.

Skills

Musculoskeletal Assessment

Diagnosis

Rehabilitation

Manual Therapy

Exercise Prescription

Diagnostic Imaging Interpretation

Injection Therapy

Multidisciplinary Collaboration

Education

HCPC Registration

2 years NHS experience

1 year experience as APP

Job description

We are looking for a highly skilledAdvanced Practice Physiotherapist (APP) who has experience within the NHS providing expert musculoskeletal (MSK) assessment, diagnosis, and management. As an APP you will be operating beyond the traditional scope of physiotherapy, taking on extended responsibilities such as ordering diagnostic imaging, prescribing medications, and referring patients to specialist services.

Main duties of the job

• Expert Clinical Assessment & Diagnosis Conducts advanced MSK assessments, formulates diagnoses, and implements evidence-based treatment plans.
• Independent Management & Treatment Provides personalised rehabilitation, manual therapy, and exercise prescription.
• Diagnostics & Prescribing Orders and interprets imaging (X-ray, MRI, ultrasound) and may independently prescribe medications.
• Injection Therapy Trained to administer corticosteroid and other therapeutic injections to enhance patient care.
• Referral & Multidisciplinary Working Refers patients to specialists (e.g., orthopaedics, rheumatology) and collaborates with healthcare teams.

APPs play a vital role in streamlining patient care, reducing unnecessary referrals, and improving NHS efficiency.

About us

18 Week Support is the leading insourcing provider to the NHS, specialising in clinical demand, capacity management, and waiting list initiatives for both outpatients and day case surgery. Our insourcing services provide expert clinical teams to work closely with your in-house teams, allowing you to increase the number of patients seen, reduce waiting lists, and meet RTT expectations without compromising patient care.

Job responsibilities

Job title: Advanced Practice Physiotherapist (APP)

Location: West Midlands

Start date: End of March

Person Specification

Experience

• Must be HCPC Registered
• Must have a minimum of 2 years NHS experience
• Must have 1 year experience as an APP

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.