Job summary
Provides autonomous, advanced-level care for patients with complex upper limb and musculoskeletal conditions, working across outpatient settings and multidisciplinary clinics.
The role combines clinical leadership, education, service development and research.
Main duties of the job
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The successful applicant will:
- Deliver advanced-level MSK assessment, diagnosis, and managemen in UL orthopaedic service and MSK physiotherapy.
- Work within multidisciplinary UL clinics in collaboration with orthopaedics.
- Contribute to research, service development, governance, and innovation
- Supervise and mentor physiotherapists and students
- Deliver clinical education to the MDT and external organisations
- Undertake audit and research to evaluate service impact
- Support the operational management of MSK outpatient services
- Champion patient-centred care, shared decision-making, and effective communication
Candidates must demonstrate excellent clinical reasoning, advanced knowledge of MSK conditions, and a commitment to professional development.
About us
You will join a supportive and dynamic Therapies directorate that fosters innovation, professional growth, and interdisciplinary collaboration. The MSK service at St George's is known for high-quality patient care, research engagement, and close links with advanced practice networks and academic partners. The department offers a rich learning environment, regular CPD, clinical supervision, and involvement in service transformation initiatives. We are committed to promoting flexible working, staff wellbeing, and development of career pathways in line with national advanced practice standards.
Job description
Job responsibilities
**Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document, which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification**
Please note that this advert will close early if sufficient applications have been received.
Job description
Job responsibilities
**Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document, which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification**
Please note that this advert will close early if sufficient applications have been received.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Registered AHP
- MSc in Advanced Practice or equivalent
- Independent or supplementary prescriber (where relevant)
- o*Certified speciality courses as service requires e.g. JAG accredited Nurse Endoscopist *(change as appropriate
Desirable
- Undertaken accredited course or gained digital badge accreditation with NHSE Centre for advancing practice
- Completed advanced practice accreditation in speciality e.g. RCEM, RCN, full membership MACP
- Completed portfolio of supervised practice in speciality
- Relevant NHS leadership qualification or working towards
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience within an area of relevant clinical speciality
- Demonstration of experience in all four pillars of advanced clinical practice (clinical practice, leadership and management, research, education)
- Participation in audit and research
Desirable
- Experience as clinical Leader
- Experience in an autonomous practice role
- Previous experience in an advanced practice role
- Experience of service development
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of clinical governance and risk assessment
- Up to date knowledge of evidence based guidelines and policies
Skills
Essential
- Advanced assessment and history taking skills
- Highly developed diagnostic reasoning skills
- Leadership skills
- Professionally credible
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
- Protocol and guideline development
Desirable
- Able to chair, co-ordinate and facilitate meetings
Other
Essential
- High level of work organisation, self-motivation, drive for performance and improvement, and flexibility in approach and attitude
- Strong sense of commitment to openness, honesty and integrity in undertaking the role
- Ability to work full rotation across 24 hour period and 7 days (if service requires)
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Registered AHP
- MSc in Advanced Practice or equivalent
- Independent or supplementary prescriber (where relevant)
- o*Certified speciality courses as service requires e.g. JAG accredited Nurse Endoscopist *(change as appropriate
Desirable
- Undertaken accredited course or gained digital badge accreditation with NHSE Centre for advancing practice
- Completed advanced practice accreditation in speciality e.g. RCEM, RCN, full membership MACP
- Completed portfolio of supervised practice in speciality
- Relevant NHS leadership qualification or working towards
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience within an area of relevant clinical speciality
- Demonstration of experience in all four pillars of advanced clinical practice (clinical practice, leadership and management, research, education)
- Participation in audit and research
Desirable
- Experience as clinical Leader
- Experience in an autonomous practice role
- Previous experience in an advanced practice role
- Experience of service development
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of clinical governance and risk assessment
- Up to date knowledge of evidence based guidelines and policies
Skills
Essential
- Advanced assessment and history taking skills
- Highly developed diagnostic reasoning skills
- Leadership skills
- Professionally credible
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
- Protocol and guideline development
Desirable
- Able to chair, co-ordinate and facilitate meetings
Other
Essential
- High level of work organisation, self-motivation, drive for performance and improvement, and flexibility in approach and attitude
- Strong sense of commitment to openness, honesty and integrity in undertaking the role
- Ability to work full rotation across 24 hour period and 7 days (if service requires)
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).
