Developmental Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner

NHS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health service provider in Central London is seeking an Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner. The role involves leading clinical care within a community musculoskeletal service. Candidates should have a degree in physiotherapy, HCPC registration, and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience. Strong leadership, planning, and patient management skills are essential. The position offers flexible working options and comprehensive career development opportunities.

Benefits

Comprehensive induction and local role introduction

Car lease scheme

Flexible working options

Annual travel card loan

Training and career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Degree in physiotherapy and HCPC registration required.
• 5+ years of experience in musculoskeletal physiotherapy needed.
• Evidence of continuous professional development in MSK physiotherapy required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high standards of clinical care for patients with complex musculoskeletal conditions.
• Lead the development and evaluation of the Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner service.
• Provide expert clinical opinion and advice to managers.

Skills

Highly developed manual dexterity

Strong planning and organisational skills

Ability to develop care packages

Work effectively under pressure

Computer literate skills

Competence in supervision and appraisal

Education

Degree or equivalent in physiotherapy

HCPC registration

Minimum 5 years of experience in MSK physiotherapy

Postgraduate education/courses in MSK

Educational attainment at level 7 in MSK

Job description

Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner MSK Developmental Post

Central London Community Health NHS Trust is offering an exciting developmental opportunity for an experienced Band 7 MSK Physiotherapist. The role is a senior clinical position within an integrated community musculoskeletal service, providing advanced practice, leadership and service development across CLCH.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high standard advanced clinical care for adult patients with complex musculoskeletal conditions
• Provide expert clinical opinion and advice to managers, supporting strategic development of the physiotherapy service across the organisation
• Lead the organisation, development and evaluation of the Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner service
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure safe, effective, and appropriate management of patients within physiotherapy services
• Provide clinical leadership supporting quality improvement, service redesign and innovation
• Mentor, supervise and develop physiotherapy staff within the service
• Apply clinical governance principles to support safe practice and continuous improvement

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
• Postgraduate education/courses in MSK
• Educational attainment at level 7 in MSK
• Desirable: MSc in musculoskeletal physiotherapy, clinical interest group membership, leadership training, injection therapy qualification, knowledge of pain services

Experience

• Extensive NHS experience in musculoskeletal physiotherapy
• Experience managing complex patients, including red flag presentations and potentially suspicious pathology
• Experience teaching and training colleagues in specialist skills associated with the role
• Experience planning, organising and undertaking audit and research and development relevant to the service
• Understanding of broader musculoskeletal health context and clinical governance application to MSK physiotherapy

Skills & Knowledge

• Highly developed manual dexterity and precision in assessment and diagnosis of MSK disorders
• Strong planning, organisational and time management skills
• Ability to develop specific care packages for specialised or complex caseloads
• Work effectively under pressure with unpredictable interruptions while maintaining patient and service needs
• Moderate physical effort including manual handling associated with patient manoeuvring and equipment
• Strong team player with leadership capability within scope of responsibility
• Computer literate skills
• Competence in supervision and appraisal of own and others’ skills

Benefits

• Comprehensive induction and local role introduction
• Car lease scheme (Band 5 and up)
• Flexible working options
• Annual travel card loan
• Training, support and career development opportunities

Disclosure & Registration

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. Applicants must hold current UK professional registration and be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Employer

Central London Community Health Trust
Burnt Oak Broadway, HA8 0AD, London