Advanced Practitioner – Physiotherapy

NHS National Services Scotland

Airdrie

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GBP 48,000 - 60,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Annual Leave 35 days incl. publichols

NHS pension scheme

Annual incremental salary progression

Job summary

NHS Lanarkshire is seeking an Advanced Practitioner Physiotherapist to join the Surgical and Critical Care Physiotherapy Service at University Hospital Monklands. The post leads delivery of high-quality, person-centred care, supports service improvement, and contributes to education and workforce development across NHS Lanarkshire.

The role requires professional leadership, evidence-based practice, and collaboration across multi-disciplinary teams within the pan-Lanarkshire Surgical and Critical

Qualifications

Registered Physiotherapist with valid HCPC Registration.
Educated to/working towards/operating at Masters Level.
Post graduate expertise within speciality / area of practice that demonstrates the required breadth of knowledge to lead safety, effectively and efficiently.
Comprehensive knowledge of clinical guidelines and standards within the speciality.
A driving licence is required; this must be a full UK/EU/EEA licence.

Responsibilities

To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of the own professional activities.
In conjunction with the care group lead, continually develops the specialist physiotherapy service in line with Divisional and National strategic direction, incorporating patient/public involvement.
To take responsibility for the day-to-day management of the identified specialist service.
Facilitate increased awareness of evidence-based practice within the service and assist the organisation and development of specialist postgraduate education/ training of physiotherapists and other health care professionals working within the clinical speciality and other physiotherapy services.

Skills

Leadership

HCPC registered

Masters level

Clinical guidelines

Driving license

Education

Masters level qualification in physiotherapy

Job description

About The Organisation

Here at NHS Lanarkshire, we put the patient at the heart of everything we do. Each colleague within the organisation plays a key role in how we deliver our healthcare services.

We proudly serve a population of 655,000 across rural and urban communities in both North and South Lanarkshire. NHS Lanarkshire is comprised of Acute Services (which currently provide hospital based services over 3 main sites), Corporate & Property & Support Services, North and South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnerships which provide integrated primary healthcare and social care services to local communities and surrounding areas.

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Surgical and Critical Care Physiotherapy Service at University Hospital Monklands as an Advanced Practitioner Physiotherapist.

We welcome applications from individuals who can demonstrate the knowledge, skills and experience required to deliver high-quality, person-centred care and support continuous service improvement.

The Surgical and Critical Care team provides specialist physiotherapy assessment, treatment and rehabilitation across several clinical areas, including a 10-bedded Critical Care Unit, General Surgery, ENT and Urology services. The team also provides outpatient amputee rehabilitation, supporting patients throughout their recovery and rehabilitation journey.

This senior leadership role is integral to the development and delivery of the pan-Lanarkshire Surgical and Critical Care Specialty Group priorities. The successful candidate will contribute to service innovation, quality improvement and workforce development, as well as supporting the education and training of physiotherapy staff and the wider multidisciplinary team.

Working collaboratively across disciplines and sites, the post-holder will provide professional leadership, promote evidence-based practice and support the delivery of safe, effective and person-centred care across NHS Lanarkshire.

In this key role, you will:

To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of the own professional activities.
In conjunction with the care group lead, continually develops the specialist physiotherapy service in line with Divisional and National strategic direction, incorporating patient/public involvement.
To take responsibility for the day-to-day management of the identified specialist service.
Facilitate increased awareness of evidence-based practice within the service and assist the organisation and development of specialist postgraduate education/ training of physiotherapists and other health care professionals working within the clinical speciality and other physiotherapy services.

What You'll Bring:

Registered Physiotherapist with valid HCPC Registration
Educated to/working towards/operating at Masters Level
Post graduate expertise within speciality / area of practice that demonstrates the required breadth of knowledge required to lead safety, effectively and efficiently.
Comprehensive knowledge of clinical guidelines and standards within the speciality.
A driving licence is required; this must be a full UK/EU/EEA licence.

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