MSK Advanced Practitioner Physiotherapist/Sonographer Gloucestershire

Physiological Measurements; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A health services provider in Cheltenham seeks an MSK Advanced Practitioner Physiotherapist/Sonographer. The role involves independent diagnostic imaging and clinical reporting across various clinic locations, requiring travel. Candidates must have a minimum of two years of independent scanning experience, a PG certification in Musculoskeletal ultrasound, and a valid UK driving license. A commitment to service development and patient care is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience of Independent scanning and reporting.
• Experience working within the NHS.
• Ability to pass an Enhanced DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Undertake and interpret diagnostic imaging independently.
• Formulate, issue and be accountable for clinical reports.
• Promote effective professional practices and evidence-based practice.

Skills

Independent scanning and reporting

Effective professional practices

Clinical judgment

Education

PG - Cert / PG Dip in Musculoskeletal ultrasound

Professional Registration with HCPC/SOR/RCT

UK driving licence

Job description

MSK Advanced Practitioner Physiotherapist/Sonographer Gloucestershire

You will work independently to undertake and interpret diagnostic imaging, formulate clinical reports, and contribute to service development and innovation. The role involves working across various clinic locations, so the ability to travel independently is essential.

This role will perform investigations including a whole range of Musculoskeletal ultrasound including lumps and bumps.

Main duties of the job

This role will deliver community NOUS ultrasound services aligned to our successful integrated patient pathway, providing patients with high quality investigations close to home.

This role will perform investigations including a whole range of Musculoskeletal ultrasound including lumps and bumps.

About us

PhysiologicalMeasurements Limited is an award winning, dynamic and vibrant health services provider, with a ground‑breaking vision for the future, where individuals are enabled to succeed and are rewarded and recognised for their contribution to our business. Our core purpose is to make people healthier and to enhance and protect their lives. From people to products and processes, we aspire to deliver on our purpose in everything we do.

Working for PML as a staff member you'll experience an exciting mix of creativity and innovation, within a framework of challenging objectives and a passion for delivering the best.

Job responsibilities

• Toun undertake and interpret diagnostic imaging independently.
• To formulate, issue and be accountable for clinical reports.
• To promote and encourage effective professional practices in the company by example and instruction.
• To participate in, and deliver exceptional evidence-based practice.
• To use accepted clinical judgment to enable independent decision‑making.
• To assist and encourage service development and innovation.
• To actively participate in clinical audits and assessment where required and to liaise with referrers as needed.
• To have a professional and courteous manner and always to uphold the reputation of the Company. Observe confidentiality with respect to patients, GPs, local GP practices, local Trusts, NHS staff and NHS information at all times.
• To safeguard and promote the welfare of vulnerable adults and children you contact or are responsible for. Including direct and indirect contact.
• It is your responsibility to ensure all E‑learning modules are kept up to date including but not limited to safeguarding, PREVENT training, data security and all mandatory training.
• As a community service you will work across various clinic locations throughout the week, Ability to travel independently is essential.
• To assist as required with the training and mentoring of new Sonographers.
• To assist with clinical Triage when required.
• To assist with clinic risk assessments where needed.
• To plan, assess, deliver and evaluate own workload in close liaison with the Company administrators and clinical lead.
• To have a proactive involvement in undertaking and supporting improvements of the service and the individuals clinical practice.

Person Specification

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years experience of Independent scanning and reporting.
• Experience working within the NHS.

Qualifications

• - PG - Cert / PG Dip in Musculoskeletal ultrasound from a case accredited university.
• - Professional Registration with HCPC/SOR/RCT.
• - Possess a UK driving licence.
• - Ability pass an Enhanced DBS check.

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.