Musculoskeletal Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner – Clinical Lead

Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust; Welwyn Garden City; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a Band 8a Musculoskeletal Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner to work in Welwyn Garden City. This role involves leading the triage of referrals and delivering specialized assessments and treatment for patients. The ideal candidate will possess strong clinical expertise and leadership skills, demonstrating dexterity and clinical reasoning. The position offers flexible work options and various employee benefits, providing an excellent environment to enhance professional growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in comprehensive assessments of complex and diverse conditions.
• Ability to interpret specialist investigations such as X-rays, ultrasound, MRI.
• Capable of prescribing injections for treatment and diagnostic purposes.

Responsibilities

• Primary decision maker for triage of referrals from GPs.
• Conduct highly specialized assessments.
• Develop appropriate management plans with patients.
• Initiate and interpret specialist investigations.
• Prescribe and administer injections.

Skills

Specialist clinical musculoskeletal expertise

Leadership skills

Clinical reasoning

Dexterity and coordination

Job description

A healthcare provider is seeking a Band 8a Musculoskeletal Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner to work in Welwyn Garden City. This role involves leading the triage of referrals and delivering specialized assessments and treatment for patients. The ideal candidate will possess strong clinical expertise and leadership skills, demonstrating dexterity and clinical reasoning. The position offers flexible work options and various employee benefits, providing an excellent environment to enhance professional growth.