Job summary
An exciting permanent opportunity has arisen within Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership(CCICP) Musculoskeletal Clinical Assessment and Triage Service (MCATS) for an AdvancedMusculoskeletal (MSK) Practitioner(s) to join our team.
In 2018 the service received investment to launch an MSK Single Point of Access (SPA) for Central Cheshire. The MSK SPA triages GP referrals to Orthopaedic, Rheumatology and Pain consultants. MCATS work closely with Consultant, GP, Nursing and AHP colleagues supporting patient pathways to ensure the patients receive the right care first time. The impact of the work has gained a nomination for the national HSJ award for community and Primary care service redesign
The post requires flexible working within MCATS community clinics for an MSK cohort of patients or developing areas to support increased access to MSK services.
The posts available are full or part time to cover the South & Vale Royal Primary Care locations in the Central Cheshire Footprint. You will be expected to work as part of a team with other Advanced MSK Practitioners, GP with Specialist interest in MSK and Advanced Clinical Specialist therapists to support the advancing MSK service, ensure robust evidence based clinical practice is disseminated throughout.
The post is Band 8A. We welcome suitable applicants, aspiring to Advanced MSK Practice but not yet fully meeting the job description, ready to progress within a training/developmental post, working towards Band 8A.
Main duties of the job
The post requires highly specialist triage, assessment and treatment skills to manage complex Musculoskeletal cases, including acute or chronic conditions. You will be expected to have a broad range of advanced practice knowledge and skills to incorporate the medical management of MSK patients and early identification of serious pathology. Evidence from your application must include relevant experience and post-graduate training.
The post holder must have the ability to converse with service managers, consultants and GP's to support links with these services and promote the service in a positive manner. They will also beexpected to support with implementing innovative, efficient and effective ways of working within thearea of MSK conditions.
Please see the job description and personal specification for more detail.
About us
In September 2016 Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership (CCICP) came into being as an innovative healthpartnership between Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Cheshire and Wirral Partnership and SouthCheshire and Vale Royal GP Alliance, contracted to provide community health services for people across SouthCheshire and Vale Royal. The aim of the partnership is to innovate, transform, develop and deliver services locatedwithin the community. This is a partnership which demands we recruit original thinkers committed to providing highquality, safe care in the right place at the right time.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job role involves working as an autonomous Musculoskeletal Advanced Practitioner to meet the 4 pillars of advanced clinical practice.
The role involves electronic, remote or face-to-face triage and assessment of Musculoskeletal patients.
You will have access to investigations such as X-Ray, MRI, Ultrasound or CT scanning and blood tests. You may undertake therapeutic joint or soft tissue injection and non-medical prescribing if suitably qualified. Timely referrals and communication letters are required.
The role involves offering leadership and education to the MSK and wider MDT's.
You will be expected to undertake and have involvement in research and maintain excellent evidence based skills and knowledge.
Please see the job description and personal specification for more detail.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job role involves working as an autonomous Musculoskeletal Advanced Practitioner to meet the 4 pillars of advanced clinical practice.
The role involves electronic, remote or face-to-face triage and assessment of Musculoskeletal patients.
You will have access to investigations such as X-Ray, MRI, Ultrasound or CT scanning and blood tests. You may undertake therapeutic joint or soft tissue injection and non-medical prescribing if suitably qualified. Timely referrals and communication letters are required.
The role involves offering leadership and education to the MSK and wider MDT's.
You will be expected to undertake and have involvement in research and maintain excellent evidence based skills and knowledge.
Please see the job description and personal specification for more detail.
Person Specification
Trust Values & Behaviours
Essential
- Demonstrates Trust Values & Behaviours
Uk Registered
Essential
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of good communication skills
- Evidence of good organisation/time management skills
Desirable
- Evidence of skills relevant to role (eg; research, leadership, presentation, audit)
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence Accredited Full MSc Advanced MSK Practice or work towards full Advanced MSK Practice (M level modules, PGCert or equivalent)
- Physiotherapy Degree or equivalent
Desirable
- Evidence of relevant qualification for role (eg; NMP, Injection Therapy, Leadership, Clinical supervision, IRMER)
Experience
Essential
- Broad range of MSK experience
- Prior experience or current substantive Band 7/Senior MSK clinical role (or equivalent)
- Evidence of NHS working and knowledge of current policy
Desirable
- Evidence of working at Advanced MSK Practice level
- Experience of lone working
Person Specification
Trust Values & Behaviours
Essential
- Demonstrates Trust Values & Behaviours
Uk Registered
Essential
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of good communication skills
- Evidence of good organisation/time management skills
Desirable
- Evidence of skills relevant to role (eg; research, leadership, presentation, audit)
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence Accredited Full MSc Advanced MSK Practice or work towards full Advanced MSK Practice (M level modules, PGCert or equivalent)
- Physiotherapy Degree or equivalent
Desirable
- Evidence of relevant qualification for role (eg; NMP, Injection Therapy, Leadership, Clinical supervision, IRMER)
Experience
Essential
- Broad range of MSK experience
- Prior experience or current substantive Band 7/Senior MSK clinical role (or equivalent)
- Evidence of NHS working and knowledge of current policy
Desirable
- Evidence of working at Advanced MSK Practice level
- Experience of lone working
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Vale Royal and South Cheshire CCG various sites
Eaglebridge Health & Wellbeing Centre
Crewe
CW1 3AW
Employer's website
https://www.mcht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
