Job summary
We have the perfect opportunity for you to become an Enhanced Practitioner within our MSK Physiotherapy service and depending on the candidate, within our Primary Care Networks across Somerset.
We believe in developing our employees in portfolio working. This role involves working as a spinal specialist within the MSK physiotherapy service, offering assessment, advice, treatment and support to patients and staff throughout the MSK pathway. There will also be opportunities to work as an EPP across the MSK pathway and within our First Contact Practitioner role.
You will be joining a highly motivated team of Band 4 exercise instructors, Band 5s, 6s, Enhanced and Advanced PP's, delivering a proactive multidisciplinary approach to a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions. You will work closely with the team and lead on the delivery of consistently high quality care. You will offer clinical support and supervision to the team as well as leading on the yearly IST programmes and service audits.
You will primarily work as an enhanced practitioner in spines within the MSK Physiotherapy Service.
As well as working clinically you will also have the opportunity to take part in service evaluation, quality improvement, clinical audit and research with the aim of sharing our work and service developments at conferences and in publications.
Main duties of the job
- This role will see and treat complex musculoskeletal injuries as an autonomous practitioner.
- Undertake clinics within the Musculoskeletal Service assessing new referrals from GP's, consultants and other physiotherapists. They are able to request appropriate investigations based on their level of competence.
- To act as a source of expertise on the management of musculoskeletal conditions, as well as providing an advisory service to patients, other therapists, other healthcare professionals and the primary healthcare team including GPs.
- To provide the lead role in the supervision, teaching and appraisal of therapy colleagues and students.
- To communicate very complex clinical information both written and verbal, in an easily understood form to patients, carers, and all members of the multi-disciplinary team.
- To provide the above as part of the Somerset Foundation Trust MSk team service development and pathway design.
- Specific duties will be discussed at interview to meet service requirement.
About us
Would you like to have genuine opportunities for growth and development within and beyond your role?
- Somerset Foundation Trust is currently working with local higher education institutes to develop our workforce with the opportunity to undertake ACP modules or full MSc as the apprenticeship pathway develops.
- You will be part of a network of advanced physiotherapy clinicians. Our highly skilled clinical team can help develop your competencies, provide peer support and professional development.
- You will work closely with the Spinal Team within the Orthopaedic Assessment Service to develop your knowledge, skills and competencies.
- You will be given time and the opportunity to develop yourself and the service. JOB plan- 80/20
Would you like to feel supported and valued whilst caring for others?
As well as taking pride in caring for our patients, we also prioritise taking care of our colleagues! You will be part of a very warm and welcoming team who thoroughly understand the challenges of the role and the importance of supporting each other.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Is this the ideal role for you?
- We are open to applications from established and developing EPPs who are passionate about managing patients both at the start of their MSK pathway in primary care and also motivated to consistently deliver high quality rehabilitation of musculoskeletal conditions.
- We are ideally looking for employees who are already working at a Senior level with a specific focus on spinal MSK conditions.
- We are fully supportive of developing colleagues via the taught route or portfolio route towards FCP recognition and have an established supervision offer via our team of HEE supervisors, if this is appropriate.
- If you are passionate about MSK management both in the FCP role and making sure patients get excellent evidence based management in the physiotherapy departments then please get in touch.
- There is the expectation that you will be flexible to meet the needs of the service and in returnwe will offer an exciting role within a supportive team with flexible working arrangements.
- We encourage and welcome informal calls so please get in touch if you would like to find out more.
Please see JD attached for further information.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Is this the ideal role for you?
- We are open to applications from established and developing EPPs who are passionate about managing patients both at the start of their MSK pathway in primary care and also motivated to consistently deliver high quality rehabilitation of musculoskeletal conditions.
- We are ideally looking for employees who are already working at a Senior level with a specific focus on spinal MSK conditions.
- We are fully supportive of developing colleagues via the taught route or portfolio route towards FCP recognition and have an established supervision offer via our team of HEE supervisors, if this is appropriate.
- If you are passionate about MSK management both in the FCP role and making sure patients get excellent evidence based management in the physiotherapy departments then please get in touch.
- There is the expectation that you will be flexible to meet the needs of the service and in returnwe will offer an exciting role within a supportive team with flexible working arrangements.
- We encourage and welcome informal calls so please get in touch if you would like to find out more.
Please see JD attached for further information.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy
- Evidence of postgraduate training at Masters level
- Registration as an FCP or willing to work towards
- Registered with the Health Professions Council
- Extensive reflective practice in MSK
Desirable
- Experience in an EPP role
- MI training
- Injection therapy
- MECC
Knowledge
Essential
- Detailed knowledge of MSK pathologies
- Validated assessment and outcome measures
- Understanding SDM
Experience
Essential
- Extensive postgraduate experience
- Clinical supervision skills and experience
Desirable
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to develop rapport with patient
- Able to demonstrate the advanced decision making/clinical reasoning skilss.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy
- Evidence of postgraduate training at Masters level
- Registration as an FCP or willing to work towards
- Registered with the Health Professions Council
- Extensive reflective practice in MSK
Desirable
- Experience in an EPP role
- MI training
- Injection therapy
- MECC
Knowledge
Essential
- Detailed knowledge of MSK pathologies
- Validated assessment and outcome measures
- Understanding SDM
Experience
Essential
- Extensive postgraduate experience
- Clinical supervision skills and experience
Desirable
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to develop rapport with patient
- Able to demonstrate the advanced decision making/clinical reasoning skilss.
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).
