Job summary
This is an excellent opportunity to join our Musculoskeletal (MSK) Advanced Physiotherapy team at Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust (LGT), where we are looking for a highly skilled Specialist MSK Physiotherapists to join our senior team .
You will need to be an experienced, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
You must have relevant clinical experience, teaching and organisational skills, with evidence of CPD.
The post holder(s) will work autonomously within MCATS clinics. As such you should have previous experience of working as an Advanced Practice Physiotherapist in an MSK Triage and Treat Service or be ready to make this step with our support.
PLEASE NOTE: We may not be able to offer sponsorship for this post
Main duties of the job
You will also work in the MSK Physiotherapy Outpatient department, providing expert patient assessment and treatment and senior clinical support to the team.
The post holder(s) will assist the MSK Team Lead in developing physiotherapy services within the MSK pathway, where they will hold a clinical caseload comprising of patients referred to the MSK Outpatient Physiotherapy department.
You should be a dynamic and motivated physiotherapist, who can provide decisive and effective Physiotherapy input and can demonstrate leadership qualities, effective communication skills, a flexible approach and an ability to work under pressure, both as part of a team and independently.
In LGT you will join a friendly and dedicated Physiotherapy and Therapies team, driven to provide a quality, innovative and person-centred service. We will support you with a supervision, training and appraisal structure to enhance your professional development.
The post holder will input into clinical governance activity, supervision and the development of Band 7, 6 and 5 physiotherapists, physiotherapy students and assistant staff working within the MSK outpatients setting and will assist in coordinating a rolling programme of audit and training within the pathway.
About us
Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:
- Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development
- Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
- Improving the experience of staff with disability
- Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
- Making equalities mainstream
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB PURPOSE
The post holders key responsibility is to work autonomously as an Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner (APP) and Physiotherapist on behalf of LGT.
The APP is a highly experienced clinician who independently manages a significant and highly specialised clinical caseload. Areas of work might include the Musculoskeletal Community Assessment, Triage and Treat Service (MCATS) based at UHL, the MSK physiotherapy departments based at Queen Elizabeth or Lewisham hospital, or other areas as required. APP staff provide clinical leadership to physiotherapy staff working in the musculoskeletal outpatient team. To achieve this, the post holder works in close collaboration with the Physiotherapy Outpatient Team Lead (as applicable), and APP colleagues.
The post holder assists in leading a rolling programme of education, clinical evaluation, audit and research across the speciality.
7-day working for Therapies is under development within the Trust and the post holder may be required to undertake a different working pattern, including weekends, in the future.
Staff working in UCC will be required to work weekends.
KEY RELATIONSHIPS
Physiotherapy B7 Outpatient pathway Leads, Rheumatology consultants, A&E Clinical Lead Consultants, Trauma & Orthopaedic Consultants, Patient Management Centres in all Boroughs, Local Commissioners, L&G Information Department, Senior Therapists in Occupational Therapy / Speech and Language Therapy / Dietetics, All Physiotherapy Staff Working in Musculoskeletal Pathway, ESP staff working in MCATS services in Community, Nursing Leads in associated specialities, Referring Hospitals, Social Services, Community Services, GPs, Voluntary Services, Academic Institutions, Musculoskeletal Specialists external to L&G.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
CLINICAL
1 To be responsible for the delivery of advanced physiotherapy clinics, working autonomously.
2 To use advanced clinical reasoning skills and skills beyond the scope of Physiotherapy ie requesting x-rays, MRI, US scans and blood tests, to aid diagnosis and plan management of patients.
3 To act as a source of expertise in the management of musculoskeletal conditions and provide an advisory service to patients, other ESPs, senior Physiotherapists, other healthcare professionals, GPs and consultants.
4 To be involved in triaging of referrals as required.
5 To be an autonomous practitioner and an expert clinician in the assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management of patients.
6 To develop and maintain skills required to work at a level beyond the scope of practice of Physiotherapy. This includes referring patients for x-rays, blood tests, MRI scans, ultrasound scans blood tests etc. Where applicable, to be skilled and competent in injection therapy and independent prescribing.
Please read the attached job description for full details
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB PURPOSE
The post holders key responsibility is to work autonomously as an Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner (APP) and Physiotherapist on behalf of LGT.
The APP is a highly experienced clinician who independently manages a significant and highly specialised clinical caseload. Areas of work might include the Musculoskeletal Community Assessment, Triage and Treat Service (MCATS) based at UHL, the MSK physiotherapy departments based at Queen Elizabeth or Lewisham hospital, or other areas as required. APP staff provide clinical leadership to physiotherapy staff working in the musculoskeletal outpatient team. To achieve this, the post holder works in close collaboration with the Physiotherapy Outpatient Team Lead (as applicable), and APP colleagues.
The post holder assists in leading a rolling programme of education, clinical evaluation, audit and research across the speciality.
7-day working for Therapies is under development within the Trust and the post holder may be required to undertake a different working pattern, including weekends, in the future.
Staff working in UCC will be required to work weekends.
KEY RELATIONSHIPS
Physiotherapy B7 Outpatient pathway Leads, Rheumatology consultants, A&E Clinical Lead Consultants, Trauma & Orthopaedic Consultants, Patient Management Centres in all Boroughs, Local Commissioners, L&G Information Department, Senior Therapists in Occupational Therapy / Speech and Language Therapy / Dietetics, All Physiotherapy Staff Working in Musculoskeletal Pathway, ESP staff working in MCATS services in Community, Nursing Leads in associated specialities, Referring Hospitals, Social Services, Community Services, GPs, Voluntary Services, Academic Institutions, Musculoskeletal Specialists external to L&G.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
CLINICAL
1 To be responsible for the delivery of advanced physiotherapy clinics, working autonomously.
2 To use advanced clinical reasoning skills and skills beyond the scope of Physiotherapy ie requesting x-rays, MRI, US scans and blood tests, to aid diagnosis and plan management of patients.
3 To act as a source of expertise in the management of musculoskeletal conditions and provide an advisory service to patients, other ESPs, senior Physiotherapists, other healthcare professionals, GPs and consultants.
4 To be involved in triaging of referrals as required.
5 To be an autonomous practitioner and an expert clinician in the assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management of patients.
6 To develop and maintain skills required to work at a level beyond the scope of practice of Physiotherapy. This includes referring patients for x-rays, blood tests, MRI scans, ultrasound scans blood tests etc. Where applicable, to be skilled and competent in injection therapy and independent prescribing.
Please read the attached job description for full details
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Diploma / Degree in Physiotherapy
- HCPC registration
- Working at MSc level (e.g. module) or equivalent experience/qualification
- Undertaken a range of relevant postgraduate courses
- Undertaken appropriate managerial training
- Undertaken clinical educators training
Desirable
- MCSP
- Member of Special interest Group
- MSC in related subject
- Injection Therapy
- Independent Prescribing
Experience
Essential
- Wide ranging post graduate physiotherapy experience including having held senior position in relevant speciality
- Significant experience of relevant specialist pathway
- Experience of working autonomously and unsupervised
- Experience in managing limited resources and high workloads
- Experience in leading and completing audit and evidence based projects
- Experience of supervision and appraisal of physiotherapy staff and students with ability to give constructive feedback and performance management when necessary
- Evidence of actively participating in in-service training and presenting to large MDT groups, undergraduate and postgraduate staff and evaluating effectiveness of training
- Experience and ability to work collaboratively within MDT
- Evidence of leading change management and innovation in clinical practice
Desirable
- Previous experience at band 8 level/as an ESP
- Research experience including publication in recognised journal.
- Presented at national level or external courses relevant to subject area
- Actively involved in developing research links with other academic institutions
Knowledge
Essential
- Extensive specialist knowledge of evidenced based physiotherapy for designated specialist pathway
- In depth knowledge of national guidelines and standards pertaining to specialist pathway and physiotherapy
- Robust understanding of clinical governance and its implication for physiotherapy
- Awareness and understanding of NHS structure, current issues and developments
- Understanding of the legal responsibilities of the profession
Skills
Essential
- The ability to discuss advanced clinical reasoning in the management of highly complex cases
- The ability to identify and act upon adverse clinical signs
- Ability to carry out advanced manual therapy skills
- The ability to formulate and carry out an expert assessment and treatment programme specific to the patients' needs
- Able to communicate at advanced level including complex information to patients, carers, team and other health professionals
- Excellent ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Excellent time management skills with ability to organise, prioritise and delegate.
- Ability to self direct learning, be critical and evaluate own learning needs, demonstrated in a CPD portfolio.
- Ability to collect and present data for service performance information
- Excellent teaching and presentation skills IT skills, including using hospital databases, word processing, excel, email and power point
Desirable
- IT skills - Ability to create and/or format data and/or complex spreadsheets using computerised systems
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Diploma / Degree in Physiotherapy
- HCPC registration
- Working at MSc level (e.g. module) or equivalent experience/qualification
- Undertaken a range of relevant postgraduate courses
- Undertaken appropriate managerial training
- Undertaken clinical educators training
Desirable
- MCSP
- Member of Special interest Group
- MSC in related subject
- Injection Therapy
- Independent Prescribing
Experience
Essential
- Wide ranging post graduate physiotherapy experience including having held senior position in relevant speciality
- Significant experience of relevant specialist pathway
- Experience of working autonomously and unsupervised
- Experience in managing limited resources and high workloads
- Experience in leading and completing audit and evidence based projects
- Experience of supervision and appraisal of physiotherapy staff and students with ability to give constructive feedback and performance management when necessary
- Evidence of actively participating in in-service training and presenting to large MDT groups, undergraduate and postgraduate staff and evaluating effectiveness of training
- Experience and ability to work collaboratively within MDT
- Evidence of leading change management and innovation in clinical practice
Desirable
- Previous experience at band 8 level/as an ESP
- Research experience including publication in recognised journal.
- Presented at national level or external courses relevant to subject area
- Actively involved in developing research links with other academic institutions
Knowledge
Essential
- Extensive specialist knowledge of evidenced based physiotherapy for designated specialist pathway
- In depth knowledge of national guidelines and standards pertaining to specialist pathway and physiotherapy
- Robust understanding of clinical governance and its implication for physiotherapy
- Awareness and understanding of NHS structure, current issues and developments
- Understanding of the legal responsibilities of the profession
Skills
Essential
- The ability to discuss advanced clinical reasoning in the management of highly complex cases
- The ability to identify and act upon adverse clinical signs
- Ability to carry out advanced manual therapy skills
- The ability to formulate and carry out an expert assessment and treatment programme specific to the patients' needs
- Able to communicate at advanced level including complex information to patients, carers, team and other health professionals
- Excellent ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Excellent time management skills with ability to organise, prioritise and delegate.
- Ability to self direct learning, be critical and evaluate own learning needs, demonstrated in a CPD portfolio.
- Ability to collect and present data for service performance information
- Excellent teaching and presentation skills IT skills, including using hospital databases, word processing, excel, email and power point
Desirable
- IT skills - Ability to create and/or format data and/or complex spreadsheets using computerised systems
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
