Job summary
Are you and Advanced Practice Physiotherapist or an aspiring Advanced Practice Physiotherapist?Do you have proven Clinical and Research Skills and the desire to inspire theMusculoskeletalworkforce?
There is a unique opportunity to apply for this post, where the Job plan will cover Advanced Practice Upper Limb Orthopaedic Clinic's, dedicated Research time to conduct,support and champion Researchandwork in core physiotherapyservicessharingexpertise.
Thispost will initially be on a fixed term contract for 18 months with the opportunity to extend.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated, highly experienced and competent MSK Physiotherapist with a commitment to patient focused care, maintaining their CPD / specialist skills and who can work flexibly which may include evenings and weekends as necessary.
You will continue to develop and evaluate your Advanced Practice Physiotherapy role to ensure that patients are provided with high quality and appropriate evidence-based care. You will join an established team of Advanced Practice Physiotherapists. You will work as part of a multi-disciplinary Clinical and Research Team.
Main duties of the job
The UHL Therapy service provides key therapeutic assessments, treatment recommendations and interventions to patientstopromote health and independence andfacilitateoptimumfunction for patients.
The post holder will be accountable for the delivery ofhigh qualityOrthopaedic Triage and Treatment within a defined clinical area or pathway within the Musculoskeletal Service. They will provide expert Clinical Care and Leadership within a Physiotherapy Out-Patient Department. Additionally, Partaking, Leading and developing research initiatives within therapies will be integral to the role. The specifics of this Job Plan will be discussed during the recruitment process.
They will be responsible as an Advanced practitioner inConsultant Musculoskeletal/Orthopaedicoutpatient clinics for diagnosing conditions, screening for serious pathology, formulating a patient specific management plan which may include listing for surgery or referring for conservative treatment.
They willbe responsible forproviding expert clinical and research practice with advanced clinical reasoning to support staff in all relevant areas. A full understanding of the Trusts Research agenda will berequired.
About us
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
- high-quality care for all,
- being a great place to work,
- partnerships for impact, and
- research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
- we are compassionate,
- we are proud,
- we are inclusive, and
- we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
Job description
Job responsibilities
TheAdvanced Practitioner Physiotherapist (Musculoskeletal- Clinical Research with Upper Limb Biaswill:
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Undertake roles traditionally undertaken by medical staffacting as first contact clinicians, assessing, diagnosing, screening for serious conditions, referring for diagnostics and booking for surgery or MDT review
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Work as an autonomous practitioner toprovide highlyspecialist therapy assessments,diagnoseand develop individualised treatment programmes based on the patients needs, using advanced clinical reasoning skills
Job description
Job responsibilities
TheAdvanced Practitioner Physiotherapist (Musculoskeletal- Clinical Research with Upper Limb Biaswill:
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Undertake roles traditionally undertaken by medical staffacting as first contact clinicians, assessing, diagnosing, screening for serious conditions, referring for diagnostics and booking for surgery or MDT review
-
Work as an autonomous practitioner toprovide highlyspecialist therapy assessments,diagnoseand develop individualised treatment programmes based on the patients needs, using advanced clinical reasoning skills
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Master's Degree or equivalent experience PhysiotherapyGraduate Diploma / Degree Appropriate post-graduate education relative to MSK i.e. experiential learning and formal course attendance Research Qualification(s) Injection Therapy Qualification
Desirable
- PhD or in Post Graduate Education Training in teaching others Evidence of relevant clinical and research post-graduate courses for this role
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 5 years at Senior clinician / specialist level within MSK Outpatients/Orthopaedics Evidence of clinical supervision and training of qualified staff and students Evidence of undertaking research/audit projects within MSK
Desirable
- Evidence of leading Project work Teaching on local/national post graduate courses
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Evidence of advanced clinical skills within the Upper Limb MSK workspace Evidence of identifying and developing coping strategies for self and other staff in dealing with stressful / pressure situations
Desirable
- IRMER/Radiology referral Approval
Othere requiremnets specific to Role
Essential
- Can demonstrate evidence of effectively leading a Physiotherapy team Commitment to Research in Clinical Practice culture
Desirable
- Understands the Trusts research priorities and Agenda
Knowledge
Essential
- Broad understanding of the issues currently affecting Physiotherapy and/or Occupational Therapy e.g. NSFs, Clinical Governance, Agenda for Change etc Evidence of continuous personal & professional development
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Master's Degree or equivalent experience PhysiotherapyGraduate Diploma / Degree Appropriate post-graduate education relative to MSK i.e. experiential learning and formal course attendance Research Qualification(s) Injection Therapy Qualification
Desirable
- PhD or in Post Graduate Education Training in teaching others Evidence of relevant clinical and research post-graduate courses for this role
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 5 years at Senior clinician / specialist level within MSK Outpatients/Orthopaedics Evidence of clinical supervision and training of qualified staff and students Evidence of undertaking research/audit projects within MSK
Desirable
- Evidence of leading Project work Teaching on local/national post graduate courses
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Evidence of advanced clinical skills within the Upper Limb MSK workspace Evidence of identifying and developing coping strategies for self and other staff in dealing with stressful / pressure situations
Desirable
- IRMER/Radiology referral Approval
Othere requiremnets specific to Role
Essential
- Can demonstrate evidence of effectively leading a Physiotherapy team Commitment to Research in Clinical Practice culture
Desirable
- Understands the Trusts research priorities and Agenda
Knowledge
Essential
- Broad understanding of the issues currently affecting Physiotherapy and/or Occupational Therapy e.g. NSFs, Clinical Governance, Agenda for Change etc Evidence of continuous personal & professional development
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).
