Job summary
An exciting permanent opportunity for full or part time positons 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.
As an established, experienced and innovated team of advanced practitioners we support the MSK Single Point of Access (SPA), triaging GP referrals to Orthopaedic, Rheumatology and Pain consultants. We work collaboratively with Consultants, GP's, Nursing and AHP colleagues supporting patient pathways to ensure the patients receive the right care first time. Our work has been recognised locally due to impact on patient care and financial efficiencies subsequently invested in service expansion. Furthermore, we were nominated for the national HSJ award for community and Primary care service redesign.
The post offers an opportunity for flexible working within MCATS community clinicscovering the South & Vale Royal Primary Care locations in the Central Cheshire Footprint. You will be working alongside other experienced Advanced Practitioners. Our service offers excellent opportunities to take an active approach in developing yourself, others and our service through an established CPD programme. This allows competency and evidence-based portfolio to support Advanced Practice across the 4 Pillars.
Main duties of the job
While we are seeking an experienced advanced practitioner, we welcome applications from aspiring clinicians who may not fully meet the job description but demonstrate clear aspiration to develop. We can offer additional support, mentorship and training to upskill the right candidate.
This post requires highly specialised advanced practice level of knowledge and skills to provide high quality, effective triage and care for patients with complex musculoskeletal conditions. This includes requesting and managing relevant investigations and acting on results, with an understanding of the medical management, primary and secondary care referral criteria, emergency pathways, and serious pathology. Contribution to the mentorship of others, CPD program, departmental and divisional responsibilities make up key components of this role.
This post includes regular communication with the wider team, GPs, Consultants and management to support links and implement innovative, efficient and effective ways of working within thearea of MSK conditions.
About us
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides a full range of local hospital and community services for people across East Cheshire (population 399K) and West Cheshire and Chester boroughs (population 357K).
The Trust provides high quality planned and unplanned/emergency care, cardiac and critical care as well as child health, maternity services, and intermediate care across our sites at Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford. The Trust provides 500 beds and employs over 5,000 members of staff.
An extensive range of community services is provided across 26 medical centres and schools by our community arm, Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership, in collaboration with Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS FT and the South Cheshire and Vale Royal GP Alliance. With the formation of Integrated Care Systems in July 2022 the Trust became a strategic partner in both Cheshire East and Cheshire West and Chester 'places' and is part of the Cheshire and Merseyside partnership caring for a population of over 2.7million.
During the Coronavirus pandemic, the Trust was recognised nationally for its 'Be Safe Be EquiPPEd' campaign, which aimed to make the Trust as safe as possible for staff and patients, through supporting the correct use of PPE.
At Mid Cheshire, our mission is to inspire hope and provide unparalleled care for the people and communities of Cheshire, helping them to enjoy life to the fullest.
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)
