Developmental Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner

NHS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading health organization is seeking an Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner to provide expert clinical leadership in their integrated community musculoskeletal service. The role offers a developmental opportunity, starting at Band 7 with progression to Band 8a, including flexible working options. Responsibilities include delivering clinical care, mentorship, and supporting service innovation. Candidates should have extensive experience in musculoskeletal physiotherapy and be HCPC registered. The position is part-time and offers a competitive salary between £53,751 and £68,623 annually.

Benefits

Comprehensive induction

Flexible working options

Training and development support

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in musculoskeletal physiotherapy.
• Evidence of CPD in MSK physiotherapy.
• Leadership training is expected.

Responsibilities

• Deliver advanced clinical care for adult patients with complex MSK conditions.
• Lead development and evaluation of the Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner service.
• Provide expert clinical opinion to managers.

Skills

Advanced clinical care

Mentorship

Clinical governance

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Degree or equivalent in physiotherapy

HCPC registration

Educational attainment at level 7 in MSK

MSc in musculoskeletal physiotherapy

Job description

Developmental Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner

Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner MSKDevelopmental Post Band 7 progressing to Band 8a subject to satisfactory competency

Are you an experienced Band 7 MSK Physiotherapist looking to take the next step into advanced clinical practice and strategic leadership?

Central London Community Health NHS Trust CLCH is offering an exciting developmental opportunity, starting at Band 7, with progression to Band 8a upon successful completion of a structured development programme and achievement of agreed competencies.

This Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner MSK Developmental Post is a senior clinical role within our integrated community musculoskeletal service, providing expert clinical leadership, advanced practice, and service development across CLCH.

You will work closely with a highly experienced team of Advanced Practitioners and a Consultant Physiotherapist, delivering high quality patient care while contributing to service innovation, continued professional development, and the strategic direction of MSK services.

Main duties of the job

This post will focus on the delivery and development of MSK services, providing high-level clinical expertise, mentorship, and service innovation.

As part of this developmental role, you will:

Deliver a high standard of advanced clinical care for adult patients with complex musculoskeletal conditions

Provide expert clinical opinion and advice to managers, supporting the strategic development of the physiotherapy service across the organisation

Take a lead role in the organisation, development, and evaluation of the Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner service

Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to ensure safe, effective, and appropriate management of patients seen within Physiotherapy Practitioner clinics

Provide clinical leadership within the MSK physiotherapy service, supporting quality improvement, service redesign, and innovation

Contribute to mentorship, supervision, and development of physiotherapy staff within the service

Apply the principles of clinical governance to support safe practice, service quality, and continuous improvement

About us

Just as we care about our patients' well-being, we care about yours!

We can offer you:

• A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
• Car lease scheme(only available for Band 5 and up)
• Flexible working options
• Training, support and development in your career

To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits

Job responsibilities

Please refer to Job description and Person Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in physiotherapy
• HCPC registration
• Minimum 5 years' experience in musculoskeletal physiotherapy
• Evidence of CPD in MSK physiotherapy in the form of a detailed personal development portfolio
• Educational attainment at level 7 in MSK
• MSc in musculoskeletal physiotherapy
• Clinical interest group membership
• Leadership training
• Injection Therapy qualification
• Knowledge/experience of pain services

Experience

• Extensive NHS experience in musculoskeletal
• Experience of managing complex patients including those with red flag presentations and potentially suspicious pathology.
• Experience of teaching and training colleagues and peers in specialist skills associated with the role.
• Experience of planning, organising and undertaking high level audit and research and development relevant to the service.
• A well-developed understanding of the wider context musculoskeletal heath and its impact upon local health economies. Understanding of the role of Clinical Governance in Health Care Services and its application to MSK Physiotherapy
• Previous experience of working as an Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner autonomously.
• Experience of teaching / training high level clinicians such as GP's

Skills & Knowledge

• Highly developed physical skills and manual dexterity which are used with a high degree of precision to assess and diagnose MSK disorders.
• Established planning / organisational / time management skills to ensure continuity of service and further service development
• Demonstrates the ability to develop a specific package of care for a specialised / complex patient caseload.
• Ability to work under pressure with an unpredictable work pattern with frequent interruptions while still being responsive to the needs of the patient and the service.
• Ability to undertake moderate physical effort including manual handling activity associated with manoeuvring patients and equipment
• Strong team player with the ability to lead developments within their sphere of responsibility
• Ability to complete supervision and appraisal of own and others skills

Other

• Able to demonstrate a flexible approach to change circumstances and department needs
• Excellent organisation and time management skills

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.

Edgware Community Hospital /Finchley Memorial Hospital

£53,751 to £68,623 a yearper annum inclusive of HCAS (pro rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

824-NORTH-7657200

Job locations

Edgware Community Hospital /Finchley Memorial Hospital