Job summary
Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner - Band 8a
South Wiltshire locality
20 Hours per week - Permanent
We are looking for
an experienced, self-motivated, Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner (APP) to
join our established musculoskeletal (MSK) physiotherapy service. This position
is based in South Wiltshire and will be within the Orthopaedic Interface
Service (OIS) spinal team. South OIS localities include Salisbury District
Hospital, Amesbury and Central Health Clinic.
Preferably we are
looking for a professional MSK APP already working at Band 8a. However, we would also consider a Trainee Band
7 APP post pending application/experience.
The post holder must have significant clinical experience in MSK
physiotherapy with specialist knowledge in spinal pathologies. It is important
that the individual has experience of working in a clinic environment to provide
a multidisciplinary approach to patient care.
You must be able
to demonstrate an advanced level of assessment and clinical reasoning skills
and hold (or be working towards) a post graduate qualification or recognised
training in advanced physiotherapy practice. Excellent communication skills
with a variety of people, conditions and within demanding situations are also a
requirement.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work closely with the South Spinal Consultants in Secondary care with available MDT sessions and opportunities to work in spinal secondary care clinics.
Part of your role
is to join the team triaging all referrals to secondary care to ensure patients
follow the evidence-based pathways of care and adhere to criteria based access
to orthopaedic clinics in Secondary Care.
The role would be
joining a purely musculoskeletal and orthopaedic service where you would have
excellent training and CPD opportunities, following an APP competency framework
(Wiltshire Health and Care have supported many clinicians through the ACP MSc
to date). There will be a need to work closely with the Physiotherapy Team
Leads, Spinal network and other Allied Health Professionals and non-clinical
staff, GP's, secondary/tertiary care consultants and other agencies. This will
also include offering clinical mentorship of MSK Physiotherapy staff. The post
holder will drive audit and research in this field to ensure high standard of
evidence based practice is provided for our patients and you will be involved
in service development and improvement.
The successful
candidate will be team spirited, and possess a friendly, professional attitude
to supplement their excellent MSK knowledge. There is currently no on call rota
or weekend working.
For more
information or an informal discussion please contact:
Rachel Meakin -
OIS lead 01249 456442 or rachel.meakin@nhs.net
About us
Wiltshire Health and Care provides community based health
services, enabling people to live healthy independent lives. Our Vision is to enable people to live independant and fulfilling lives for as long as possible. We are an NHS
partnership organisation, focused entirely on delivering quality health and
care to the people of Wiltshire - not on making a profit.
There has never been a better time to join us. Community
services are expanding as part of the NHS Long Term Plan and the population of
Wiltshire has never needed the energy, enthusiasm and commitment of our
community-focused teams more than now. You will join a friendly and supportive
team who live our values of Quality, Integrity, Partnership and Change, which
were developed with our staff, patients and carers. We have an overall good
rating from the CQC, with the majority of our services rated as Outstanding.
If you already live in or near Wiltshire, youll know that
it is a great place to live and work: rolling countryside, bustling market
towns and vibrant city life combined with excellent transport links and good
schools. If you are looking to move to the area, we offer local employment and
a chance to play a crucial role as part of your new community straight away.
What are you waiting for?!
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached
Job Description (under Supporting Documents) for more information regarding the
role and to access the full person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached
Job Description (under Supporting Documents) for more information regarding the
role and to access the full person specification.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- NHS experience
- Clinical experience in the high referring body parts Spines, Knee, or shoulders or if not that there is a desire to learn and become competent in some/all these areas
- Experience of undertaking duties either with Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner or without supervision
- Experience of managing complex patients including those with red flag
Desirable
- Previous experience of working as an Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner autonomously.
- Experience of teaching / training high level clinicians such as GPs
- Previously published data relating to research / audit undertaken
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Access to a vehicle that can be used for business purposes and hold a full and valid driving licence.
Qualifications
Essential
- Current registration with HCPC.
- Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
- Highly developed specialist work based training relative to the assessment and diagnosis of MSK conditions (i.e. Imaging training, Interpretation of blood test results)
- Significant post-graduate / M-Level / or equivalent learning relevant to musculoskeletal care
- Evidence of self-directed continuing professional development
- IT training (Office Applications & Patient Administration Systems)
Desirable
- MSc in relative discipline
- Membership of appropriate clinical organisations: E.g. MACP / SOMMs
- Injection therapy qualification
- Additional training in Orthopaedics/A&E/Pain Management/Radiology/ Rheumatology / Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Non-medical prescriber
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- NHS experience
- Clinical experience in the high referring body parts Spines, Knee, or shoulders or if not that there is a desire to learn and become competent in some/all these areas
- Experience of undertaking duties either with Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner or without supervision
- Experience of managing complex patients including those with red flag
Desirable
- Previous experience of working as an Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner autonomously.
- Experience of teaching / training high level clinicians such as GPs
- Previously published data relating to research / audit undertaken
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Access to a vehicle that can be used for business purposes and hold a full and valid driving licence.
Qualifications
Essential
- Current registration with HCPC.
- Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
- Highly developed specialist work based training relative to the assessment and diagnosis of MSK conditions (i.e. Imaging training, Interpretation of blood test results)
- Significant post-graduate / M-Level / or equivalent learning relevant to musculoskeletal care
- Evidence of self-directed continuing professional development
- IT training (Office Applications & Patient Administration Systems)
Desirable
- MSc in relative discipline
- Membership of appropriate clinical organisations: E.g. MACP / SOMMs
- Injection therapy qualification
- Additional training in Orthopaedics/A&E/Pain Management/Radiology/ Rheumatology / Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Non-medical prescriber
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
