Job summary
We are thrilled to present an exceptional opportunity for you to join our team as an Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) Physiotherapist within our Musculoskeletal department at University Hospitals Dorset. As a prominent NHS foundation trust, we are uniquely situated alongside the picturesque Dorset coastline, offering you the best of both urban and rural settings to explore. Moreover, Dorset boasts the advantage of close affiliations with two local Higher Education Institutions (HEIs), providing valuable educational opportunities for healthcare professionals in the region.
In this pivotal role, you will serve as an Advanced Clinical Practitioner in Spinal clinics at either Poole Hospital or Christchurch Hospital, playing a vital part in the Dorset 'Triage and Treat' service across University Hospitals Dorset. Your responsibilities will encompass comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning for patients with spinal conditions. You will work closely with a multidisciplinary spinal and rheumatology team to provide high-quality care, contributing to the wellbeing of the Dorset community.
Location: Poole Hospital and/or Christchurch Hospital
Interview Date: To be confirmed (TBC)
Main duties of the job
We encourage applications from both ambitious and experienced clinicians who are dedicated team players and deeply committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered services. These positions are open to candidates interested in job sharing or part-time roles. If you'd like to learn more or prefer an in-person discussion, please don't hesitate to contact us.
In these roles, you'll provide your clinical expertise within Advanced Practice spinal clinics, where you'll play a key role in determining the most appropriate course of action for patients' care. This includes making decisions regarding both surgical and conservative approaches for patients with spinal conditions.
Our practitioners will utilise their clinical reasoning skills to conduct comprehensive assessments of patients' presenting issues, interpret examination findings, develop working and differential diagnoses, and create, communicate, and implement management plans. These plans will be tailored to meet the individual needs, goals, and preferences of patients while also considering the availability of local services and adhering to relevant local and national guidelines and policies.
About us
Professional Support:
As a valued member of the UHD organization, our ACP Spinal candidates can anticipate comprehensive support, continuous education, and training opportunities for personal growth, along with the chance to shape the future healthcare workforce.
You'll experience close collaboration with our core MSK therapy team and benefit from close clinical guidance and supervision from esteemed orthopaedic surgical and rheumatology consultants as integral members of our Spinal MDT.
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.
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
In some cases this means that a services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a vital member of our team, your role entails the management of patients with complex musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions, with a particular focus on spinal care. This position demands a high degree of professional accountability and autonomy, involving advanced clinical and managerial decision-making. Your responsibilities include independently assessing and managing patients, utilizing specialized techniques and resources. You will efficiently plan and oversee episodes of care, collaborate with professionals and agencies, and provide crucial support to patients, carers, and staff. Furthermore, you will take a leading role in service development and design, emphasising values-based care and evidence-based practices. Your expertise will be shared through contributing to education, development, audits, service evaluations, and research initiatives.
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
As a vital member of our team, your role entails the management of patients with complex musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions, with a particular focus on spinal care. This position demands a high degree of professional accountability and autonomy, involving advanced clinical and managerial decision-making. Your responsibilities include independently assessing and managing patients, utilizing specialized techniques and resources. You will efficiently plan and oversee episodes of care, collaborate with professionals and agencies, and provide crucial support to patients, carers, and staff. Furthermore, you will take a leading role in service development and design, emphasising values-based care and evidence-based practices. Your expertise will be shared through contributing to education, development, audits, service evaluations, and research initiatives.
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
Essential
- Degree/diploma level education leading to registration by the HCPC as a Physiotherapist
- Evidence of relevant MSK Level 7 post-graduate qualification/training to MSc level or equivalence
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable theoretical and practical knowledge of MSK specialty common presentations
- Demonstrable experience of working independently at an enhanced practice level of equivalency within relevant specialty
- Application of advanced clinical skills into practice, with MSK specialty focus.
- Speciality experience with spinal pathology assessment and management
Desirable
- Experience working at an advanced practice level
- Previous experience in the ordering and interpretation of spinal imaging
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree/diploma level education leading to registration by the HCPC as a Physiotherapist
- Evidence of relevant MSK Level 7 post-graduate qualification/training to MSc level or equivalence
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable theoretical and practical knowledge of MSK specialty common presentations
- Demonstrable experience of working independently at an enhanced practice level of equivalency within relevant specialty
- Application of advanced clinical skills into practice, with MSK specialty focus.
- Speciality experience with spinal pathology assessment and management
Desirable
- Experience working at an advanced practice level
- Previous experience in the ordering and interpretation of spinal imaging
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).
