Job summary
Band 7 MSK Trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner Apprenticeship - Annex 21
Starting salary breakdown:
- Year 1 = 65% top of band
- Year 2 = 70% top of band
- Year 3 = 75% top of band
You will be expected to complete your apprenticeship within 3 years of your start date. Your salary will be determined by the duration of your apprenticeship using Annex 21 arrangements and your pay will increase as specified milestones are met.
On completion of your apprenticeship and subject to all criteria being met, you will continue in your job role on a permanent contract with the Trust at the designated pay scale.
The Trust has a fantastic opportunity for an individual who aspires to work as a MSK Advance Physiotherapy Practitioner. We are seeking a committed, enthusiastic, and compassionate individual to train as an Advance Physiotherapy Practitioner to join our Joint Health Service to deliver the highest quality care to our patients.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will undertake a MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice as an apprentice and follow our Advance Physiotherapy Practitioner training pathway. This post is an exciting opportunity to learn new skills and become part of a growing team.
You will be based in the Therapy Outpatient Service at the Trust, and you will be appointed under Annex 21 agenda for change terms and conditions, starting salary 70% of Band 7 working towards the attached Job Description.
We will be looking for a willingness to learn, a can-do attitude and you will need to be able to demonstrate that you are committed to completing an apprenticeship in Advanced Practice at Level 7. Apprenticeships will be completed at a pre-chosen training provider.
Course fees and protected time for study will be included as part of the role. Some travel may be required.
We will guide, support and train you whilst you are in a paid role, developing your skills and knowledge whilst obtaining a recognised qualification.
You will be entitled to 27 days annual leave (up to 33 days for those with continuous service) together with 8 general public bank holidays.
The Trust values and promotes apprenticeships.
About us
The Secretary of State has approved the partnership between St Helens & Knowsley Teaching Hospitals and Southport & Ormskirk Hospitals.
From 1st July we have come together as a single organisation under the name Mersey & West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
The Trust delivers acute hospital care, intermediate care, community, and primary care services to a population of over 600,000 people with a combined workforce of around 9000 dedicated and skilled staff from 17 locations including Whiston, Southport & Formby, St Helens, Ormskirk and Newton hospitals.
The Trust provides regional services for burns, plastic surgery and spinal injuries to more than 4 million people across Mersey and West Lancashire, Cheshire, the Isle of Man and North Wales.
Our Vision is to deliver 5 Star Patient Care:
- CAREthat is evidence based, high quality and compassionate
- SAFETY that is of the highest standards
- COMMUNICATION that is open, inclusive and respectful
- SYSTEMS that are efficient, patient centred and reliable
- PATHWAYS that are best practice and embedded, but also respect the individual needs of patients
Our achievements include:
- Trust rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
- Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
- Awarded National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for our Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme
Please see our Wellbeing & Benefits booklet for more information on our staff benefits.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information, please contact Laura Atherton Service Lead and Consultant Physio via email laura.atherton@merseywestlancs.nhs.uk or Sarah Ralph Clinical Therapy Manager via email sarah.ralph@merseywestlancs.nhs.uk
Please see JD and Personal specification attached.
Advertising Date: 8th March 2024
Closing Date: 31st March 2024
Shortlisting Date: WC 7th April 2024
Proposed Interview Date: 15th April 2024
Please be aware the vacancy may close early if a sufficient number of applicants have applied.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information, please contact Laura Atherton Service Lead and Consultant Physio via email laura.atherton@merseywestlancs.nhs.uk or Sarah Ralph Clinical Therapy Manager via email sarah.ralph@merseywestlancs.nhs.uk
Please see JD and Personal specification attached.
Advertising Date: 8th March 2024
Closing Date: 31st March 2024
Shortlisting Date: WC 7th April 2024
Proposed Interview Date: 15th April 2024
Please be aware the vacancy may close early if a sufficient number of applicants have applied.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy
- Current HCPC registration
- Evidence of relevant post-graduate study at MSc level/ or equivalent
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Extensive post graduate experience Band 6 MSK / Physiotherapy Outpatient experience
- Previous experience of working in either Orthopaedic clinic or MSK Interface service
- Demonstrate specialist MSK knowledge to promote & deliver a culture of evidence based practice within the team and design credible clinical care pathways & guidelines
- Membership of special interest group relevant to specialty
- Relevant research and audit experience
- Good knowledge of clinical governance / competency frameworks and their application to Advance Physiotherapy practice
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate Specialist MSK Physiotherapy clinical skills and knowledge - advanced clinical reasoning in MSK Physio assessment, diagnosis and treatment
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage change in a flexible, diplomatic and positive manner
- Excellent teaching and presentation skills to support development of other team members in specialist MSK Physiotherapy assessment and treatment.
- Ability to design, implement and interpret clinical audit / research
- Commitment to undertake apprenticeship study and learning independently
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy
- Current HCPC registration
- Evidence of relevant post-graduate study at MSc level/ or equivalent
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Extensive post graduate experience Band 6 MSK / Physiotherapy Outpatient experience
- Previous experience of working in either Orthopaedic clinic or MSK Interface service
- Demonstrate specialist MSK knowledge to promote & deliver a culture of evidence based practice within the team and design credible clinical care pathways & guidelines
- Membership of special interest group relevant to specialty
- Relevant research and audit experience
- Good knowledge of clinical governance / competency frameworks and their application to Advance Physiotherapy practice
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate Specialist MSK Physiotherapy clinical skills and knowledge - advanced clinical reasoning in MSK Physio assessment, diagnosis and treatment
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage change in a flexible, diplomatic and positive manner
- Excellent teaching and presentation skills to support development of other team members in specialist MSK Physiotherapy assessment and treatment.
- Ability to design, implement and interpret clinical audit / research
- Commitment to undertake apprenticeship study and learning independently
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).
