Advanced Practice Physiotherapist in Musculoskeletal (General Practice)

NHS Scotland; Wideopen; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentor & supervision

Study leave available

Flexible working

Job summary

NHS Scotland is offering Advanced Practice Physiotherapy roles in General Practice with opportunities to develop in education, digital technology, research and service delivery planning. You will be supported by mentors and supervisors and will work within a flexible and patient-centred MSK team in Fife and beyond.

The role emphasizes leadership, collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams, and opportunities to progress into education, research and health promotion, with training and study leave

Qualifications

• Excellent knowledge base in musculoskeletal conditions and management.
• Experience at highly specialist/advanced practice level preferred; injection therapy and prescribing training desirable.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide Advanced Practice Physiotherapy / First Contact Physiotherapy clinics in General Practice.
• Contribute to outpatient musculoskeletal service developments and strategic planning.
• Lead transformative initiatives and act as a clinical/educational mentor within the service.

Skills

MSK expertise

Advanced practice

Communication

Leadership

Education/teaching

Job description

Available Hours: Full-time or part-time hours available.

Are you forward thinking physiotherapist with a growth mindset and a passion for musculoskeletal (MSK) practice? Are you motivated by learning, innovation and delivering high-quality, person-centred care? If so, we would be delighted to hear from you.

We can support you to develop your clinical expertise in an Advanced Practitioner role within our MSK Physiotherapy service. Whilst our Advanced practitioner job description is consistent for all, we have a variety of roles with different bias supported by job plans, in team leadership, education, first contact GP, Orthopaedics, MSK rehabilitation, and Accident and Emergency. These clinical roles are enhanced with opportunities to develop in education, digital technology, research, service delivery planning or health promotion.

This particular post is providing Advanced Practice Physiotherapy / First Contact Physiotherapy clinics in General Practice. You must have an excellent knowledge base regarding the management of musculoskeletal conditions and previous experience at highly specialist, clinical specialist or advanced practice physiotherapy level. Injection therapy and prescribing qualifications would be desirable, however training in these areas can be provided. You will be motivated, possess excellent communication skills and work well as part of the general practice multi-disciplinary team. You will have the opportunity to lead transformative initiatives and be a cultural architect for the future in Fife.

We will support you to influence outpatient musculoskeletal service developments and we are creating new and innovative roles to move the service forward and support the people of Fife. The clinical and non-clinical balance is generous and flexible. We will provide you with a mentor and supervisor and time to learn. Support is also provided in-house for continuing learning both in person and virtually. Study leave is available and support for external courses and further education, including injection therapy, non-medical prescribing and NES fellowship applications are considered and supported, where appropriate. You will receive guidance from the Consultant Physiotherapist, Advanced Practice and other Team Lead Physiotherapists.

As you navigate your way through your Physiotherapy career we can help steer your aspirations. Our variety of roles and opportunities for development within the profession and beyond give options for future career opportunities, if you are willing to flex and explore your lifestyle options alongside your role. Contact us to discuss what we have to offer and what you can bring to the service in Fife.

Our musculoskeletal physiotherapy service is well established, with strong collaborative working across MSK Physiotherapy, General Practice and Orthopaedic Outpatient Services. Fife offers a unique place to live and work, with excellent transport links and easy commuting from across the East of Scotland, including Lothian, Perth and Tayside.

If you are keen to explore a new challenge and be part of an ambitious and supportive MSK Service, we would be delighted to meet you or speak informally about this opportunity.

Informal Enquiries: Mark Fargie, MSK Lead Physiotherapists, Mrs Louise Kellichan, MSK General Practice Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner Lead, Fife Health and Social Care Partnership, Queen Margaret Hospital, Dunfermline on: 01383 623623 Ext: 22248 or email: [e-mail]

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