University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Advanced Clinical Practitioner Physiotherapy

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Job summary

We have the perfect opportunity for you to join us as an Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) in Physiotherapy within our Musculo-skeletal team at University Hospitals Dorset. As a large NHS foundation trust, we have the benefit being next to the beautiful Dorset coastline as well as all the advantages of both urban and rural areas to choose from. Dorset also benefits from two local HEIs offering close affiliation for health care professionals in the local area.

The role will primarily work as an Advanced Clinical Practitioner in Spinal clinics at Poole and or Christchurch Hospital as part of the Dorset 'Triage and treat' service across University Hospitals Dorset. However, we believe in developing our employees in portfolio working so there may also be opportunities to work as an ACP across the MSK pathway within our MSK service in a mixture of settings and areas of practice tailored to you career development. This could includethe MSKphysiotherapydepartmentincludingsupporting the development and education for more junior members of staff. There is also much opportunity in First Contact practitioner (FCP) support in Primary Care in Dorset, based in a GP surgery as part of a Primary Care Network (PCN).

Base Location: Poole Hospital or/and Christchurch Hospital

Interview Date: TBC

Main duties of the job

We are open to applications from both aspirational and established clinicians who are team players and passionate about delivering quality, patient centred services. These roles are open to job share and part time applicants. Please get in touch if you would like to find out more or visit us in person

Provide clinical expertisein Advanced Clinical Practice in spinal clinics, making decisions about the best course of action for patients' care.

Practitioners will use their clinical-reasoning skills to undertake an assessment of the presenting problem, interpret findings, develop working and differential diagnoses, and formulate, communicate and implement management plans that take account of individuals' needs, goals and wishes, local service availability and relevant local and national guidelines and policies.

About us

Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued team mates and colleagues.

Details

Date posted

10 January 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£48,526 to £54,619 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

153-SP01128

Job locations

University Hospitals Dorset - All Sites

Dorset

BH15 2JB


Job description

Job responsibilities

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert

Job description

Job responsibilities

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert

Person Specification

Qualifications/Experience

Essential

  • Demonstrable experience of working independently at an enhanced practice level of equivalency within relevant specialty
  • Degree/diploma level education leading to registration by the HCPC as a Physiotherapist
  • Evidence of relevant MSK post-graduate qualification/training to MSc level or equivalence
  • Application of advanced clinical skills into practice, with MSK specialty focus.

Experience

Essential

  • Demonstrable theoretical and practical knowledge of MSK specialty common presentations
Person Specification

Qualifications/Experience

Essential

  • Demonstrable experience of working independently at an enhanced practice level of equivalency within relevant specialty
  • Degree/diploma level education leading to registration by the HCPC as a Physiotherapist
  • Evidence of relevant MSK post-graduate qualification/training to MSc level or equivalence
  • Application of advanced clinical skills into practice, with MSK specialty focus.

Experience

Essential

  • Demonstrable theoretical and practical knowledge of MSK specialty common presentations

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University Hospitals Dorset - All Sites

Dorset

BH15 2JB


Employer's website

https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University Hospitals Dorset - All Sites

Dorset

BH15 2JB


Employer's website

https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Consultant Physiotherapist UHD

Matt Low

matthew.low@uhd.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

10 January 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£48,526 to £54,619 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

153-SP01128

Job locations

University Hospitals Dorset - All Sites

Dorset

BH15 2JB


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