Job summary
B7 Trainee ACP MSK Physiotherapy Apprenticeship
Salary
65% Year 1 - £32,536
70% Year 2 - £35,039
75% Year 3 - £37,542
Upon completion of the course, the candidate will then commence on the bottom of the band 7 pay scale.
MWL has a fantastic opportunity for an individual who aspires to work as a MSK Advance Clinical Physiotherapist (ACP).
We are seeking a committed, enthusiastic, and compassionate individual to train as an ACP Physiotherapist to join our Musculoskeletal Interface Service, Joint Health to deliver the highest quality of care to our patients. The successful applicant will undertake a MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice as an apprentice and follow our Advance Physiotherapy Practitioner training pathway.
This post is an exciting opportunity to develop new skills and become part of a developing and experienced team. You will be based in the Therapy Outpatient Service at the Trust and you will be appointed under Annex 21 agenda for change terms and conditions, starting salary 70% of Band 7 working towards the attached Job Description.
We will be looking for a willingness to learn, a can do attitude. You will need to be able to demonstrate that you are committed to completing an apprenticeship in Advanced Clinical Practice at Level 7.
Main duties of the job
Apprenticeships will be completed at a pre-chosen training provider. Course fees and protected time for study will be included as part of the role. Some travel may be required.
We will guide, support and train you whilst you are in a paid role, developing your skills and knowledge whilst obtaining a recognised qualification. You will be expected to complete your apprenticeship within 3 years of your start date. Your salary will be determined by the duration of your apprenticeship using Annex 21 arrangements and your pay will increase as specified milestones are met.
On completion of your apprenticeship and subject to all criteria being met, you will continue in your job role on a permanent contract with the Trust at the designated pay scale.
As an organisation we value, support and promote apprenticeships. we currently have a number of staff in the service at different stages of their ACP apprenticeship journey which offers a network of support.
For more information please contact Laura Atherton Consultant Physiotherapist & Service lead via email laura.atherton1@nhs.net or Sarah Ralph Clinical Therapy Manager via email sarah.ralph@nhs.net.
We get lots of applications for our roles and so we sometimes have to close our posts early.
About us
The Secretary of State has approved the partnership between St Helens & Knowsley Teaching Hospitals and Southport & Ormskirk Hospitals.
From 1st July we have come together as a single organisation under the name Mersey & West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
The Trust delivers acute hospital care, intermediate care, community, and primary care services to a population of over 600,000 people with a combined workforce of around 9000 dedicated and skilled staff from 17 locations including Whiston, Southport & Formby, St Helens, Ormskirk and Newton hospitals.
The Trust provides regional services for burns, plastic surgery and spinal injuries to more than 4 million people across Mersey and West Lancashire, Cheshire, the Isle of Man and North Wales.
Our Vision is to deliver 5 Star Patient Care:
- CAREthat is evidence based, high quality and compassionate
- SAFETY that is of the highest standards
- COMMUNICATION that is open, inclusive and respectful
- SYSTEMS that are efficient, patient centred and reliable
- PATHWAYS that are best practice and embedded, but also respect the individual needs of patients
Our achievements include:
- Trust rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
- Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
- Awarded National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for our Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme
Please see our Wellbeing & Benefits booklet for more information on our staff benefits.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The exemplar Joint Health Integrated MSK Service provides a single point of access and clinical triage for all MSK and Orthopaedic referrals. Patients can access the service by self-referral or GP directed referral methods.
The team is multi-professional including: MSK Doctors, Consultant Neurosurgeon, Consultant Physiotherapists, ACP MSK Physiotherapy Practitioners, MSK Physiotherapists, ACP Hand Therapists, ACP Rheumatology Therapist, Therapy Assistants and Admin support.
For further information regarding the role responsibilities, please refer to the attached job description and person specification
Advert Date: 4th August 2023
Closing Date: 27th August 2023
Shortlisting Date: 28th August 2023
Interview Date: TBC
Job description
Job responsibilities
The exemplar Joint Health Integrated MSK Service provides a single point of access and clinical triage for all MSK and Orthopaedic referrals. Patients can access the service by self-referral or GP directed referral methods.
The team is multi-professional including: MSK Doctors, Consultant Neurosurgeon, Consultant Physiotherapists, ACP MSK Physiotherapy Practitioners, MSK Physiotherapists, ACP Hand Therapists, ACP Rheumatology Therapist, Therapy Assistants and Admin support.
For further information regarding the role responsibilities, please refer to the attached job description and person specification
Advert Date: 4th August 2023
Closing Date: 27th August 2023
Shortlisting Date: 28th August 2023
Interview Date: TBC
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Physiotherapy
- HCPC registered
- Experience as Band 6 (or equivalent) MSK Practitioner - across multiple areas (UL/LL/ Spinal)
Desirable
- Previous advanced Physiotherapy practitioner experience in either Ortho/ FCP/ MSK interface services
- Membership of specialist interest groups
- Relevant research/audit experience
- Evidence post graduate study
- Willingness to undertake study relevant to role
Experience
Essential
- Good knowledge of clincial governance and application in practice.
Desirable
- B7 (or equivalent) experience in MSK out patient setting or equivalent
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate advance Physiotherapy clinical skills: advanced clinical reasoning in MSK assessment, highly specalsied MSK examintaion and clinical impression/ diagnosics and requesting of diagnostics in line with agreed pathways.
- Ability to work independently as MSK Physiotherapy clinical specialist and work as part of a MDT
- Following clinical impression/ diagnosis - arrange the most appropriate onward management exploring all apporpiate mediums - patient centered/ personalised care.
Desirable
- Post Graduate Qualification
- Awareness of current NHS Policies & Frameworks - Rd Map FCP/ Advance Practice.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Physiotherapy
- HCPC registered
- Experience as Band 6 (or equivalent) MSK Practitioner - across multiple areas (UL/LL/ Spinal)
Desirable
- Previous advanced Physiotherapy practitioner experience in either Ortho/ FCP/ MSK interface services
- Membership of specialist interest groups
- Relevant research/audit experience
- Evidence post graduate study
- Willingness to undertake study relevant to role
Experience
Essential
- Good knowledge of clincial governance and application in practice.
Desirable
- B7 (or equivalent) experience in MSK out patient setting or equivalent
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate advance Physiotherapy clinical skills: advanced clinical reasoning in MSK assessment, highly specalsied MSK examintaion and clinical impression/ diagnosics and requesting of diagnostics in line with agreed pathways.
- Ability to work independently as MSK Physiotherapy clinical specialist and work as part of a MDT
- Following clinical impression/ diagnosis - arrange the most appropriate onward management exploring all apporpiate mediums - patient centered/ personalised care.
Desirable
- Post Graduate Qualification
- Awareness of current NHS Policies & Frameworks - Rd Map FCP/ Advance Practice.
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).
