Job summary
We are looking for an experienced Advanced Physiotherapist who is passionate about delivering consistent, high quality care for patients with MSK conditions. They must have significant leadership experience & be knowledgeable about the opportunities within MSK speciality.
The post holder would be working closely with the Head of Therapies, Therapy Lead & the current APP team to drive forward clinical governance alongside developing new initiatives across the MSK pathway. The post holder would develop good working relationships with our primary care, CCG & secondary care service leads as well as involvement in national MSK networks.
The service comprises of APP's, band 5-7 Physiotherapists, Therapy assistant & Administrative team. The service is responsible for managing MSK referrals from primary care & has an established FCP service.
This is a great opportunity to influence and support transformation in Dudley's Community MSK service & the wider MSK pathway.
Main duties of the job
To provide visionary clinical leadership in the co-ordination, planning, delivery and evaluation of MSK care provided throughout CMAPS & the wider integrated healthcare system. This will involve working in community locations & across the region to ensure high quality, patient focused care & the adherence to safe seamless patient pathways.
To provide a source of high-level expertise and clinical leadership in the management of MSK conditions to the team & wider workforce.
To act as a professional and managerial lead for the advanced MSK team supporting the operational running of the service, communication and links with PCNs and Acute Services. Representing CMAPS at clinical meetings within the trust, STP & Nationally.
To lead on the implementation of national & local strategies in relation to MSK & FCP, including the implementation of the HEE roadmap for FCP and APPs.
Please see Job description for further information
About us
At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do to offer a high quality patient experience in a caring and supportive environment. This aligns with our vision of providing safe, caring and effective services because people matter.
This is an opportunity to join an NHS organisation that inspires its staff to innovate, with support and encouragement to continually develop. We expect all of our staff to demonstrate the Trust values of Care, Respect and Responsibility.
We believe healthcare is better when provided by supported and dedicated staff, so if you are innovative, forward thinking and dedicated to high quality patient care come and join our amazing team.
At the Dudley Group everyone is welcome, please ensure you have read our Recruitment Equality Statement included in the advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We value diversity within our Trust and are working to achieve equality through our recruitment, we would particularly welcome applications from people from a Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic background and from people with a disability; these groups are currently under-represented at senior level.
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake
Job description
Job responsibilities
We value diversity within our Trust and are working to achieve equality through our recruitment, we would particularly welcome applications from people from a Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic background and from people with a disability; these groups are currently under-represented at senior level.
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Masters qualification or working towards in relevant subject
- Evidence of CPD maintained in portfolio including attendance at recent postgraduate courses
- Post graduate qualification in musculoskeletal injection therapy
- Evidence of x-ray, MRI and blood test interpretation
- Experiential learning
Desirable
- Post graduate qualification in ultrasound
- Post graduate qualification in medication prescription
- Undertaken or working towards appropriate leadership training with an aptitude to lead change and lead new ways of working
Skills and Experience
Essential
- In-depth post graduate experience, including experience in chosen speciality at advanced practice level
- Experience in treating complex MSK and persistent pain patients
- Experience in triaging referrals complex decision making for patients
- Evidence of leading on departmental/pathway supervision & clinical education of less experienced staff
- Experience in leading a large and diverse clinical team
- Experience of initiating/designing clinical audit and/or research studies.
- Experience of writing/implementing protocols & guidelines.
- Evidence of leading successful service improvements in clinical area with understanding around change management.
- Ability to critically analyse research and apply the findings to the practice setting.
- Ability to work within operational budget and provide financial plans
- Significant knowledge of national drivers in relation to MSK and FCP roles
Desirable
- Experience of NHS Management
Knowledge
Essential
- Highly specialist knowledge or broad range of Musculoskeletal conditions
- Evidence of advanced clinical reasoning
- Ability to pass on advanced skills / highly specialised knowledge to others within both formal and informal environments
- Up to date knowledge of professional practice & research
- Understanding of clinical governance and its implications for the service
- Excellent leadership knowledge and self-awareness
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Expert practitioner and role model
- Ability to work under pressure, manage competing priorities and an unpredictable workload
- Able to support seven day working as required & willingness to work flexibly
- Problem solving & planning skills.
- Able to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day and carry out concurrent activities
- Motivated, creative and innovative
- Demonstrates awareness of professional limitations, able to work as an autonomous accountable practitioner
- Commitment to professional development & the development of others.
Communication
Essential
- Coaching and counselling skills
- Successful leadership and management skills
- Provide support and mentorship to staff and peers in highly emotive situations on a frequent basis
- Able to communicate effectively via telephone, MS teams, group discussion and email
- Effective communication skills including the ability to break bad news with sensitivity & compassion
- Able to present a verbal presentation appropriate to target audience using IT applications
- Able to work effectively within team, reconcile conflict and in distressing/difficult circumstances
Trust Vision & Values
Essential
- Able to provide safe, caring and effective services
- We would expect your values and behaviours to reflect the Trust values of Care, Respect & Responsibility
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Masters qualification or working towards in relevant subject
- Evidence of CPD maintained in portfolio including attendance at recent postgraduate courses
- Post graduate qualification in musculoskeletal injection therapy
- Evidence of x-ray, MRI and blood test interpretation
- Experiential learning
Desirable
- Post graduate qualification in ultrasound
- Post graduate qualification in medication prescription
- Undertaken or working towards appropriate leadership training with an aptitude to lead change and lead new ways of working
Skills and Experience
Essential
- In-depth post graduate experience, including experience in chosen speciality at advanced practice level
- Experience in treating complex MSK and persistent pain patients
- Experience in triaging referrals complex decision making for patients
- Evidence of leading on departmental/pathway supervision & clinical education of less experienced staff
- Experience in leading a large and diverse clinical team
- Experience of initiating/designing clinical audit and/or research studies.
- Experience of writing/implementing protocols & guidelines.
- Evidence of leading successful service improvements in clinical area with understanding around change management.
- Ability to critically analyse research and apply the findings to the practice setting.
- Ability to work within operational budget and provide financial plans
- Significant knowledge of national drivers in relation to MSK and FCP roles
Desirable
- Experience of NHS Management
Knowledge
Essential
- Highly specialist knowledge or broad range of Musculoskeletal conditions
- Evidence of advanced clinical reasoning
- Ability to pass on advanced skills / highly specialised knowledge to others within both formal and informal environments
- Up to date knowledge of professional practice & research
- Understanding of clinical governance and its implications for the service
- Excellent leadership knowledge and self-awareness
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Expert practitioner and role model
- Ability to work under pressure, manage competing priorities and an unpredictable workload
- Able to support seven day working as required & willingness to work flexibly
- Problem solving & planning skills.
- Able to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day and carry out concurrent activities
- Motivated, creative and innovative
- Demonstrates awareness of professional limitations, able to work as an autonomous accountable practitioner
- Commitment to professional development & the development of others.
Communication
Essential
- Coaching and counselling skills
- Successful leadership and management skills
- Provide support and mentorship to staff and peers in highly emotive situations on a frequent basis
- Able to communicate effectively via telephone, MS teams, group discussion and email
- Effective communication skills including the ability to break bad news with sensitivity & compassion
- Able to present a verbal presentation appropriate to target audience using IT applications
- Able to work effectively within team, reconcile conflict and in distressing/difficult circumstances
Trust Vision & Values
Essential
- Able to provide safe, caring and effective services
- We would expect your values and behaviours to reflect the Trust values of Care, Respect & Responsibility
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
