Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner
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Job summary
Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner (APP) - Band 8a
South Wiltshire Locality
15 Hours per week - Permanent
This is a unique Spinal Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner (APP) position which runs from within the Orthopaedic Out-Patients department at Salisbury Hospital and local South Community Hospitals. The successful applicant will run clinics both within a primary care Orthopaedic Interface Service (OIS) and Secondary Care clinics alongside a Salisbury Hospital Spinal Orthopaedic Consultant which also means available Spinal Orthopaedic MDT face to face meetings for surgical/complex patient discussion.
We are looking for an experienced, self-motivated, APP to join our established musculoskeletal (MSK) physiotherapy service. This position is based in South Wiltshire and will be within the Orthopaedic Interface Service (OIS) spinal team. South OIS localities include Salisbury District Hospital, Amesbury and Central Health Clinic, Salisbury.
Preferably we are looking for a professional MSK APP already working at Band 8a. However, we would consider a Trainee Band 7 APP post pending application/experience. The post holder must have significant clinical experience in MSK physiotherapy with 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.
Main duties of the job
In your clinics, you will assess and give an orthopaedic opinion to complex patients, ordering and interpreting the appropriate investigations and discussing the patients treatmentoptions/management plan including pain clinic, spinal injections and surgical options including the risks and potential benefits of these treatments.
The post holder will work closely with the South Spinal Consultants in Secondary care which means you will be supported to pass competencies to then be able to direct list for spinal injections and refer for spinal surgical opinions.
You would be working within a purely musculoskeletal and orthopaedic service where you would have excellent training and CPD opportunities, following an APP competency framework (Wiltshire Health and Care have supported many clinicians through the ACP MSc to date). There will be a need to work closely with the Physiotherapy Team Leads, Spinal network and other Allied Health Professionals and non-clinical staff, GP's, secondary/tertiary care consultants and other agencies. This will also include offering clinical mentorship of MSK Physiotherapy staff. The post holder will drive audit and research in this field to ensure high standard of evidence-based practice is provided for our patients and you will be involved in service development and improvement.
There is currently no on call rota or weekend working.
For more information: Rachel Meakin OIS lead 01249 456442 or rachel.meakin@nhs.net
About us
Wiltshire Health and Care provides community based health services, enabling people to live healthy independent lives. Our Vision is to enable people to live independant and fulfilling lives for as long as possible. We are an NHS partnership organisation, focused entirely on delivering quality health and care to the people of Wiltshire - not on making a profit.
There has never been a better time to join us. Community services are expanding as part of the NHS Long Term Plan and the population of Wiltshire has never needed the energy, enthusiasm and commitment of our community-focused teams more than now. You will join a friendly and supportive team who live our values of Quality, Integrity, Partnership and Change, which were developed with our staff, patients and carers. We have an overall good rating from the CQC, with the majority of our services rated as Outstanding.
If you already live in or near Wiltshire, youll know that it is a great place to live and work: rolling countryside, bustling market towns and vibrant city life combined with excellent transport links and good schools. If you are looking to move to the area, we offer local employment and a chance to play a crucial role as part of your new community straight away. What are you waiting for?!
Details
Date posted
25 March 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£50,952 to £57,349 a year pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
C9085-WHC-21801-1
Job locations
Salisbury District Hospital
Odstock Road
Salisbury
SP2 8BJ
Central Health Clinic
Avon Approach
Salisbury
SP1 3SL
Amesbury Health Centre
Smithfield Street
Amesbury
Salisbury
SP4 7AN
Employer details
Employer name
Wiltshire Health and Care LLP
Address
Salisbury District Hospital
Odstock Road
Salisbury
SP2 8BJ
Employer's website
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