Job summary
Advanced Spinal Physiotherapy Practitioner
Department: Trauma and Orthopaedics
Band 8a - £50,952 - £57,349 per annum
Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
MKUH has an amazing opportunity for you to join us as an Advanced Spinal Physiotherapist. The Spinal department is look to recruit an enthusiastic, motivated and driven individual to support with the development of the spinal service at MKUH.
The successful candidate will use clinical-reasoning skills to undertake assessment of the presenting problem, interpret findings, develop working and differential diagnoses, and formulate, communicate and implement management plans that take into account patients needs, goals and wishes, local service availability and relevant local and national guidelines and policies with the support of the surgical team.
For more information please contact: Mr Andrew James - Consultant Spinal SurgeonAndrew.James@mkuh.nhs.ukor Mr Hitesh Dabasia - Consultant Spinal SurgeonHitesh.Dabasia@mkuh.nhs.uk
Interview date: 7th October 2024
Main duties of the job
The post holder must have significant clinical experience in MSK physiotherapy with specialist knowledge in spinal pathologies.
It is important that the individual has experience of working in a clinic environment to provide a multidisciplinary approach to patient care.
The role will involve assessing complex spinal pathologies, referring for investigations to assist with diagnosis and the development of a management plan.
About us
'An outstanding 92% stated that their role significantly affects patients and service users.' (NHS Staff Survey 2023).
You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:
- Free on-site parking
- Free tea and coffee
- Great flexible workingopportunities
- Discounted gym membership
- Lease car scheme
- Generous annual leave and pension scheme
- On site nursery (chargeable)
- Extensive staff health and well-being programme
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To co-ordinate service delivery of the MSK physiotherapy pathways.
To undertake an extended clinical role, performing advanced and specialist therapeutic assessment and treatment of patients with orthopaedic presentations. To provide a diagnosis, develop and deliver an individualised treatment programme, and to maintain records as an autonomous practitioner.
To be an autonomous practitioner in assessing new patients, working alongside orthopaedic consultants, and other healthcare professionals as required.
Undertake referral triage, including responsibility for the management of both routine and complex pathologies, using advanced clinical knowledge, problem solving and decision-making skills.
To develop and foster productive relationships with local consultants, GPs and other organisations.
To formulate strategies to implement quality improvement, national standards, and clinical audit across the MSK physiotherapy services.
Line Management of staff where appropriate.
To be responsible for the development and utilisation of research evidence, evidence-based practice and integrating this into clinical practice and service delivery to show demonstrable improvement through clinical service redesign.
To undertake and complete additional training and development to support extended clinical physiotherapy role as required.
Case discussion with spinal consultants.
Organizing appropriate investigations for example blood tests and MRI scans
Discussing onwards management with patients in a compassionate and empathetic manner.
Please refer to Job Description for further details
We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.
MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.
By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.
Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To co-ordinate service delivery of the MSK physiotherapy pathways.
To undertake an extended clinical role, performing advanced and specialist therapeutic assessment and treatment of patients with orthopaedic presentations. To provide a diagnosis, develop and deliver an individualised treatment programme, and to maintain records as an autonomous practitioner.
To be an autonomous practitioner in assessing new patients, working alongside orthopaedic consultants, and other healthcare professionals as required.
Undertake referral triage, including responsibility for the management of both routine and complex pathologies, using advanced clinical knowledge, problem solving and decision-making skills.
To develop and foster productive relationships with local consultants, GPs and other organisations.
To formulate strategies to implement quality improvement, national standards, and clinical audit across the MSK physiotherapy services.
Line Management of staff where appropriate.
To be responsible for the development and utilisation of research evidence, evidence-based practice and integrating this into clinical practice and service delivery to show demonstrable improvement through clinical service redesign.
To undertake and complete additional training and development to support extended clinical physiotherapy role as required.
Case discussion with spinal consultants.
Organizing appropriate investigations for example blood tests and MRI scans
Discussing onwards management with patients in a compassionate and empathetic manner.
Please refer to Job Description for further details
We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.
MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.
By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.
Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- Degree or equivalent in physiotherapy.
- MSc or formal post-graduate qualification relevant to specialist field or equivalent.
- To have undertaken accredited courses which enable work to be performed at Advanced Practitioner level
- Significant post-graduate training in the relevant specialist field: Highly developed specialist knowledge and skills underpinned by experience
- Proven track record of CPD in specialist area
- HCPC registered
- Ionising Radiation Medical Exposure Regulations (IRMER) training
- Additional training in the ordering and interpretation of radiology and haematological investigations
- Post-graduate management / Leadership course
- Member of the CSP
- Member of a specialist interest group i.e. Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner Network (APPN)
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate clinical leadership within the Physiotherapy Department, including direct supervision and training of senior staff
- Ability to demonstrate substantial relevant experience working as a senior and highly specialist physiotherapist in the areas of musculoskeletal, orthopaedic and pain management
- Demonstrate a very high level of clinical reasoning skills and specialist knowledge
- Experience of complex case management
- Experience of instigating and interpreting investigations and initiating appropriate plans of care for patients
- Experience of formal and informal teaching to colleagues in the Physiotherapy Departments, other AHPs and GPs/Registrars
- Develop guidelines, pathways and policies relating to specialist field
Desirable
- Develop guidelines, pathways and policies relating to specialist field
Skills
Essential
- Expert Knowledge of pathology, assessment, diagnosis and management in the specialist fields of orthopaedics, rheumatology and pain
- Excellent inter-personal and communication skills
- Understanding of relevant National policies and guidelines relevant to the area
- Evidence of own self development through PDP
- Evidence of appraising staff
- Knowledge of critical appraisal
- Ability to work in isolation independently and autonomously
- Excellent clinical reasoning and decision-making skills
- Knowledge and evidence of Audit and Research
- Excellent Presentation Skills
- Appropriate IT skills
- Ability to develop others via CPD/PDP/In-Service training/presentations
- Able to maintain judgement under pressure
Desirable
- Exceptional time management, prioritisation and organisation skills
Personal and people development
Essential
- Ability to develop others via CPD/PDP/In-Service training/presentations
Desirable
- Proven clinical leadership ability
Communication
Essential
- Excellent verbal communications skills relating to complex patient needs including those with multiple comorbidities and in high emotional states
- Excellent written communication skills, to ensure information is understood by patients, referrers and other appropriate health care professionals.
- Highly effective written and verbal communication skills to a range of professionals and patients with varying degrees of understanding
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- Degree or equivalent in physiotherapy.
- MSc or formal post-graduate qualification relevant to specialist field or equivalent.
- To have undertaken accredited courses which enable work to be performed at Advanced Practitioner level
- Significant post-graduate training in the relevant specialist field: Highly developed specialist knowledge and skills underpinned by experience
- Proven track record of CPD in specialist area
- HCPC registered
- Ionising Radiation Medical Exposure Regulations (IRMER) training
- Additional training in the ordering and interpretation of radiology and haematological investigations
- Post-graduate management / Leadership course
- Member of the CSP
- Member of a specialist interest group i.e. Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner Network (APPN)
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate clinical leadership within the Physiotherapy Department, including direct supervision and training of senior staff
- Ability to demonstrate substantial relevant experience working as a senior and highly specialist physiotherapist in the areas of musculoskeletal, orthopaedic and pain management
- Demonstrate a very high level of clinical reasoning skills and specialist knowledge
- Experience of complex case management
- Experience of instigating and interpreting investigations and initiating appropriate plans of care for patients
- Experience of formal and informal teaching to colleagues in the Physiotherapy Departments, other AHPs and GPs/Registrars
- Develop guidelines, pathways and policies relating to specialist field
Desirable
- Develop guidelines, pathways and policies relating to specialist field
Skills
Essential
- Expert Knowledge of pathology, assessment, diagnosis and management in the specialist fields of orthopaedics, rheumatology and pain
- Excellent inter-personal and communication skills
- Understanding of relevant National policies and guidelines relevant to the area
- Evidence of own self development through PDP
- Evidence of appraising staff
- Knowledge of critical appraisal
- Ability to work in isolation independently and autonomously
- Excellent clinical reasoning and decision-making skills
- Knowledge and evidence of Audit and Research
- Excellent Presentation Skills
- Appropriate IT skills
- Ability to develop others via CPD/PDP/In-Service training/presentations
- Able to maintain judgement under pressure
Desirable
- Exceptional time management, prioritisation and organisation skills
Personal and people development
Essential
- Ability to develop others via CPD/PDP/In-Service training/presentations
Desirable
- Proven clinical leadership ability
Communication
Essential
- Excellent verbal communications skills relating to complex patient needs including those with multiple comorbidities and in high emotional states
- Excellent written communication skills, to ensure information is understood by patients, referrers and other appropriate health care professionals.
- Highly effective written and verbal communication skills to a range of professionals and patients with varying degrees of understanding
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).
