Job summary
Band 7/8a progressive post (opportunity if a trainee, likely 3 year training time)
We have an exciting opportunity for this new role, to appoint an Advanced Practice Physiotherapist/ or a Trainee Advanced Practice Physiotherapist to join our Acute Medicine Team.
Physiotherapist's are a valuable tool to support the medical profession in managing the growing demand on acute care.
The role of an APP works alongside the more widespread model of Advanced Care Practitioners, whilst leveraging the unique selling points of a Physiotherapist. By integrating advanced practice assessment skills with early mobilisation and proactive re-ablement, alongside embedding a culture of 'home first' and 'discharge to assess' we have shown we can improve access to Physiotherapy assessment, alongside reduce length of stay and readmission rates.
The opportunity for a further APP to join the team allows us to get closer to our goal of building a 7-day sustainable service - increasing our reach but also helping us to further develop the role.
Full time: 37.5 hours per week; and will aim to support the weekday core hours of 8am-6pm. There will be expectation of involvement in weekend working also.
Main duties of the job
Pivotal to the identity of the role is how it sits strategically across both Medicine and Physiotherapy. Joint line management and supervision help provide a framework to a role which supports both Physiotherapy and medical capacity.
As an APP you will stay close to your roots, wearing your physiotherapy uniform - cementing your professional identity and establishing your own scope of practice. Whilst a diverse acute medical clinical skill base is essential for the role, we would welcome Physiotherapists with special interests in key clinical areas - helping us to increase the diversity and potential within our team.
The role remains connected with and embedded within our Physiotherapy department and teams and as an APP, you will be intricately involved in the leadership and development of the AMU Physiotherapy team - alongside the wider multi-professional team. Education, research and leadership are key elements of the role and you will have protected time to invest in these areas, alongside the expectation that the 4 pillars of Advanced Practice are inherently integrated into an APP's daily role.
About us
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
- Flexible working hours
- Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
- Multi Faith prayer room
- Discounted gym memberships
- Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
- Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
- Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
- Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
- On-site Nursery
- On-site cafes offering staff discounts
- Support in career development
- Flexible staff bank
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
Job description
Job responsibilities
An Advanced Practice Physiotherapist
- works as part of the Acute Medicine and Physiotherapy team to assess, prioritise and manage their own caseload of patients referred to the Acute Medical Unit.
- caseload consists of patients under the care of the Acute Medicine specialty however the role also has scope to work alongside specialty medical teams to support ongoing physiotherapy need and patient flow.
- undertake the comprehensive assessment of patients within an individual scope of practice, using extended investigative and advanced analytical skills.
- the role includes ordering and interpreting appropriate investigations and assimilation of highly complex information to reach a differential diagnosis and determine a treatment/management plan in line with local and national guidelines.
- sits under the umbrella term of Advanced Practice and shares a skill base with the Acute Medicine ACPs including having completed the Advanced Practice MSc qualification and centre approved capabilities in practice.
- integrate both a medical clinical systems based assessment alongside specialist Physiotherapy skills to offer the benefits of both a medical and a therapy role.
- to support care for patients who present with a range of complex/highly complex conditions which may impact movement and function such as, but not limited to, falls, frailty syndromes, musculoskeletal pathology, neurological disorders, stroke, infections/sepsis, respiratory pathology, cognitive impairment, psychosocial disorders because of primary disease and decreased ability to cope at home.
Please view the attached job description for full details of the role, and use your supporting statement to confirm how you meet the essential and desirable criteria on the job specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
An Advanced Practice Physiotherapist
- works as part of the Acute Medicine and Physiotherapy team to assess, prioritise and manage their own caseload of patients referred to the Acute Medical Unit.
- caseload consists of patients under the care of the Acute Medicine specialty however the role also has scope to work alongside specialty medical teams to support ongoing physiotherapy need and patient flow.
- undertake the comprehensive assessment of patients within an individual scope of practice, using extended investigative and advanced analytical skills.
- the role includes ordering and interpreting appropriate investigations and assimilation of highly complex information to reach a differential diagnosis and determine a treatment/management plan in line with local and national guidelines.
- sits under the umbrella term of Advanced Practice and shares a skill base with the Acute Medicine ACPs including having completed the Advanced Practice MSc qualification and centre approved capabilities in practice.
- integrate both a medical clinical systems based assessment alongside specialist Physiotherapy skills to offer the benefits of both a medical and a therapy role.
- to support care for patients who present with a range of complex/highly complex conditions which may impact movement and function such as, but not limited to, falls, frailty syndromes, musculoskeletal pathology, neurological disorders, stroke, infections/sepsis, respiratory pathology, cognitive impairment, psychosocial disorders because of primary disease and decreased ability to cope at home.
Please view the attached job description for full details of the role, and use your supporting statement to confirm how you meet the essential and desirable criteria on the job specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma / degree in Physiotherapy
- Registration with the Health & Care Professions Council (UK)
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post-qualification experience including significant experience as a Senior Physiotherapist in areas relevant to the clinical specialty of Acute Medicine
- Significant experience of contributing to clinical education/development of less experienced staff, students or assistants
Skills
Essential
- Able to work as an autonomous practitioner
Attitude, aptitude
Essential
- Ability to work as a team member
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
- Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma / degree in Physiotherapy
- Registration with the Health & Care Professions Council (UK)
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post-qualification experience including significant experience as a Senior Physiotherapist in areas relevant to the clinical specialty of Acute Medicine
- Significant experience of contributing to clinical education/development of less experienced staff, students or assistants
Skills
Essential
- Able to work as an autonomous practitioner
Attitude, aptitude
Essential
- Ability to work as a team member
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
- Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
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).
