Extended Scope Practitioner

NHS; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Plymouth is seeking an Extended Scope Practitioner Physiotherapist to manage spinal patients, provide assessments, and mentor staff. The role requires HCPC registration and a degree in Physiotherapy. Successful candidates will address patient needs and uphold high standards of care within a community and outpatient setting. Flexibility and a commitment to professional development are essential.

Qualifications

• Good understanding of primary and secondary care and the aims of Health and Social Care.
• Proven ability of complex case management.
• Proven knowledge of appropriate national policies.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert physiotherapy service in spinal management.
• Undertake assessments and clinic responsibilities for patients.
• Support training and mentorship for physiotherapy staff.

Skills

Good understanding of primary and secondary care

Proven evidence of continuing professional development

Knowledge of national policies

Education

HCPC Registered

Recognised Physiotherapy training

B.Sc. in Physiotherapy or equivalent

Additional education relevant to the post

Job description

To provide an expert service as an Extended Scope Practitioner Physiotherapist in the spinal management of patients referred to the South West Neurosurgical Centre.

Working within the single point of access for spinal pathways.

Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.

Main duties of the job

Undertaking triage and assessment for SPOA. Undertake clinic on behalf of the consultant spinal surgeons and providing initial assessment and diagnosis, and after appropriate training requesting investigations and listing for surgical and therapeutic procedures and follow up of patients on behalf of the spinal surgical service, and referring on to other medical disciplines if appropriate.

About us

We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.

Job responsibilities

To provide an expert service as an Extended Scope Practitioner Physiotherapist in the spinal management of patients referred to the South West Neurosurgical Centre undertaking clinics on behalf of the consultant spinal surgeons and providing initial assessment and diagnosis, and after appropriate training requesting investigations and listing for surgical and therapeutic procedures and follow up of patients on behalf of the spinal surgical service, and referring on to other medical disciplines if appropriate. To be an expert in the rehabilitation of patients with spinal musculoskeletal conditions. To work in partnership with physiotherapy and other medical and allied health professional departments as an expert resource in musculoskeletal matters. To support spinal screening and triage for patients referred. To provide high level training and education, supervision and mentorship for physiotherapists both within UHP and across Devon and Cornwall. To see a minimum of 16 new patients and 16 follow-ups per week (based on a 42 working weeks and on a pro rata basis) in outpatient environment (location to be agreed). To provide cross cover for other members of the Neurosurgical Spinal ESP team. Location of clinics may be within the UHP site or within the community and these will be face to face and virtual. Other responsibilities include ensuring service compliance with the clinical governance, agenda, ongoing service development and evaluation of outcomes and identification of audit priorities within the specialty of musculoskeletal work. You will need to be proactive in leading and developing services in line with patient need, Trust wide developments and national standards and provide professional advice and expertise, working with managers of services to ensure equity of service.

For further details please see the attached JD & PS

Person Specification

Knowledge & Experience

• Good understanding of primary and secondary care and the aims and priorities of Health and Social Care
• Proven evidence of continuing professional development
• Proven knowledge of appropriate national policies e.g. NSFs, NICE

Qualifications

• HCPC Registered
• Recognised Physiotherapy training
• B.Sc. / B.Sc (Hons) / MSc Physiotherapy/equivalent
• Additional education relevant to the post
• Proven ability of complex case management

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.