Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

Orthopaedic Physiotherapy Practitioner (AP)

The closing date is 07 September 2025

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join an established Orthopaedic Physiotherapy Practitioner team (Advanced Practice) at Kingston Hospital. The team is led by an MSK Physiotherapy Consultant and supported by the Orthopaedics department. We work covering clinics at Kingston and off site in local locations. We work closely with our secondary and primary care colleagues and also have a Spinal MDT with the Neurosurgeons at St George's.

Although a general specialty role, we are looking for experience with Hand patients, as this role will have a Hand bias predominantly, but in house training and support will also be provided.

The role includes triage and assessment of patients referred for an Orthopaedic opinion, as well as carrying a physiotherapy caseload. The job plan covers the Advanced practice job plan of 70:30 (clinical:non-clinical) with protected time for four pillar activity.

Whilst we are looking for an experienced Advanced Practitioner, we would also welcome Trainee AP's who are in their thrird year of an AP MSc.

Main duties of the job

o To works as an autonomous OPP and provide expert orthopaedic assessment, clinical diagnosis, and management in an extended scope role in both the Orthopaedic and Physiotherapy departments.

o To triage orthopaedic referrals and make a decision whether the patient should have an appointment with an orthopaedic surgeon or OPP.

o To refer patients from primary and secondary care services onto appropriate specialities according to agreed pathways, e.g. physiotherapy, rheumatology, neurosurgery and pain clinic.o Be the physiotherapy lead within a multi-disciplinary team, providing specialist advice to other specialist health professionals, such as GPs, Orthopaedic, Rheumatology, Neurology and Pain Management Consultants, Specialist Registrars, Senior House Officers, GPs with Special Interest, and others as necessary.

o To take a lead role in identifying research and audit needs in the musculoskeletal physiotherapy service and orthopaedic department; and develop a research and evidence based practice culture.

o To identify clinical research and audit priorities in order to drive the ESP and musculoskeletal physiotherapy clinical development strategy.

o To provide clinical education and act as a source of the highest specialist knowledge for other physiotherapy team members when encountering complex and/or problematic clinical situations that need immediate clinical input and provide advice for the ongoing management of such patients.

About us

Developmentand staff wellbeing

Your growthand personal happinessmattersto us.After all, we can't expect the best from you if we don't invest in your development and nurture your wellbeing.From the moment you join us, we're committed to fostering your professional and personal development within a supportive, empowering environment. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to advance further, we provide you with the tools and opportunities you need to succeed.We actively support colleagues to take part in research, quality improvement and innovation, whatever their role or level in the organisation.

To support your wellbeing, we offer an extensive range of resources, including an on-site staff nursery at Kingston Hospital, wellbeing practitioners, regular wellbeing classes, dedicated staff physiotherapist, comprehensive occupational health services, 24/7 employee assistance programme, and a range of other support and activities.

We also take every opportunity to thank and recognise the work our teams do, through weekly 'shoutouts' and patient feedback, monthly and annual awards.

Wherever you work across our organisation, we look forward to welcoming you.

Date posted

22 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

396-779-NN-7404891-DE-AL-Z

Job locations

Kingston Hospital and other local clinics

Galsworthy Road

Kingston upon Thames

KT2 7QB

Job description

Job responsibilities

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Job description

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Experience

Essential

MSc Advanced Practice or equivalent
Diploma/BSc Degree in Physiotherapy
State registration with Health Professions Council
Number of post graduate experience
Evaluation of clinical practice, including involvement in audit, management, research and service quality issues.
Expert knowledge and experience of assessment, and administration of a wide range of approaches in the effective management of neuromusculoskeletal disorders, including relevant postgraduate training.
Expert knowledge of evidence based practice.
Knowledge of the influence of psychosocial and cultural factors, and health/illness behaviours.
Evidence of working effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Evidence of effective team work across primary and secondary care services and trusts.

Desirable

AP Digital badge
MACP Membership
MSc module or similar qualification in Injection Therapy
Membership of Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP)
Leadership management training
Training of other physiotherapists and students

Skills

Essential

oAbility to present information, written and spoken, in a clear and logical manner to all levels of staff including management or senior medical staff.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

MSc Advanced Practice or equivalent
Diploma/BSc Degree in Physiotherapy
State registration with Health Professions Council
Number of post graduate experience
Evaluation of clinical practice, including involvement in audit, management, research and service quality issues.
Expert knowledge and experience of assessment, and administration of a wide range of approaches in the effective management of neuromusculoskeletal disorders, including relevant postgraduate training.
Expert knowledge of evidence based practice.
Knowledge of the influence of psychosocial and cultural factors, and health/illness behaviours.
Evidence of working effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Evidence of effective team work across primary and secondary care services and trusts.

Desirable

AP Digital badge
MACP Membership
MSc module or similar qualification in Injection Therapy
Membership of Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP)
Leadership management training
Training of other physiotherapists and students

Skills

Essential

oAbility to present information, written and spoken, in a clear and logical manner to all levels of staff including management or senior medical staff.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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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

Certificate of Sponsorship

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kingston Hospital and other local clinics

Galsworthy Road

Kingston upon Thames

KT2 7QB

Employer's website

https://www.kingstonandrichmond.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kingston Hospital and other local clinics

Galsworthy Road

Kingston upon Thames

KT2 7QB

Employer's website

https://www.kingstonandrichmond.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)