MSK Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust; Enfield; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS healthcare provider seeks an Advanced Practice Physiotherapist to join their Adult Musculoskeletal Assessment Service. The role emphasizes comprehensive assessment and management of MSK conditions, with a focus on collaboration, decision-making, and patient care. The ideal candidate has substantial experience in MSK assessments and is passionate about teaching and supervising junior staff. This position is based in Enfield, offering an opportunity to contribute significantly to patient-centered healthcare in the community.

Qualifications

• Dynamic clinician with extensive MSK condition experience.
• Ability to manage complex referrals and assessments.
• Commitment to patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Undertake detailed assessments of patients.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests.
• Review GPs referrals and ensure effective triage.
• Present cases at MDT meetings.
• Administer corticosteroid injections.
• Provide leadership and support to junior staff.
• Promote relationships with local GPs.
• Work closely with Enfield Pain Service.

Skills

Extensive experience in MSK assessment

Clinical decision-making

Multi-disciplinary collaboration

Pain management

Teaching and supervision

Education

Relevant physiotherapy degree

Job description

Band 8A Advanced Practice Physiotherapist (APP) to join our established Adult Musculoskeletal (MSK) Assessment Service within the community-based service. We accept a broad range of MSK referrals from local GPs and provide enhanced assessment, facilitating onward referral and management.

We are seeking a dynamic and passionate clinician with extensive experience in the assessment, management, and treatment of MSK conditions. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment and is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Comprehensive Assessment & Diagnosis: Undertake detailed assessments of patients with a wide range of physical and emotional needs.
• Clinical Decision-Making: Order and interpret diagnostic tests where appropriate and manage onward referrals.
• Triage & Case Management: Review referrals from GPs, including those with complex medical issues, and ensure timely, effective triage.
• Multi-Disciplinary Collaboration: Present cases succinctly at MDT meetings and liaise closely with consultant colleagues to facilitate onward care.
• Injection Therapy: Contribute to the injection therapy service, administering corticosteroid injections for common MSK presentations.
• Teaching & Supervision: Provide clinical leadership, teaching, and supervision to the MSK Physiotherapy Service and support students and junior staff.
• Service Development: Promote a positive and dynamic culture, building productive relationships with local GPs and other stakeholders.
• Pain Service Liaison: Work closely with the Enfield Pain Service, a community-based multidisciplinary team with strong links to our service.

Further Information

North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust (NMUH) is located in Enfield, Haringey and beyond. For more information about this role, please visit: https://www.northmid.nhs.uk/