Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dedicated and self driven Physiotherapist to join the musculoskeletal team as the spinal specialist ACP. The post holder will work closely with the surgical consultants to provide advanced practice physiotherapy within the orthopaedic clinics and in the therapy outpatient department. The opportunity is available for a qualified ACP, or someone looking to train and develop their advanced practice skills. The post holder will have extensive experience working as an MSK/orthopaedic physiotherapist and able to demonstrate interest and motivation to develop skills in this highly specialist area.
The physiotherapy outpatient team comprises of advanced practitioners and clinical specialists in a variety of conditions (e g knee, shoulder, hips, foot and ankle), MSK specialists, rotating therapists and support workers. It is a well regarded team with established processes for the variety of care and services it provides as well as innovative practices developed through projects and audit. The team have regular CPD and enjoy working in the purpose built therapy centre at the RUH together.
The successful candidate will enjoy working with a high level of complexity and be a source of expertise for therapists both internally and externally. Highly developed time management skills and attention to detail are crucial in this role.
Main duties of the job
- The successful post holder will be the lead physiotherapist for the spinal service, assessing and treating spinal patients within and alongside the orthopaedic Consultant clinics. To include ordering imaging or investigations, reviewing investigations, listing for injections and surgery, leading patient discussions around surgical interventions and prescribing medications.
- To successfully complete Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) Accreditation in line with the framework for advanced practice and their primary professional regulatory body, with the expectation that on successful completion the post holder will move into a qualified ACP role at band 8a.
- The post holder will be working towards fulfilling the expectations and core capabilities of an ACP as set out in the Multi-professional framework for advanced clinical practice in England (HEE, 2017) the RUH Trust Framework for Advanced Practice and the Trust ACP Job Description. This means working in conjunction with the 4 pillars of advanced practice.
- Clinical practice
- Leadership in order to improve and transform services
- Research application of existing research and contributing to new research activity within chosen specialty
- Education and development of self and others
About us
At the RUH we're proud to put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone's contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.
We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks - celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.
A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.
We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We've even got a pool!
We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we're providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Diploma/degree in Physiotherapy
- Evidence of enrolment (or ability and commitment to enrol) on full MSc Advanced Clinical Practice/or equivalent MSc level education.
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
Desirable
- Non-Medical Prescribing if appropriate to registered profession / role
- Relevant role specific qualifications
- Leadership/management course or validated portfolio evidence
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working as a registered practitioner in a provider organisation
- Demonstrate an up to date and detailed knowledge of relevant guidelines and clinical practice in the speciality.
Desirable
- Evidence of recent teaching, mentorship and supervision of staff
- Evidence of recent audit and/or research experience
- Evidence of involvement in change management and/or clinical service improvement.
Values
Essential
- Values and respects others, treats everyone as an individual, is non-judgemental
- Motivated to be genuinely kind and caring
- Helps and co-operates with colleagues
- Pro-active and takes responsibility
- Willing to learn, open to change
- Motivated to make a difference in whatever way they can
- Takes pride in themselves, their appearance, their role and where they work.
Specific Skills
Essential
- Evidence of theoretical and practical skills allowing autonomous patient management (i.e. patient assessment, diagnosis and management) related to clinical scope of practice
- Understand, encourage and support clinical supervision and mentorship both within and across professional roles.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Experience of multi-professional working
- Ability to interpret and evaluate national and international guidelines and apply to local protocols and practice as appropriate
- Works under own initiative with strong organisational skills and ability to achieve to deadlines
- Effective time -management and prioritisation skills
Desirable
- Effective leadership skills relevant to role
- Educational skills such as identification of learning needs, delivery and evaluation, providing work based learning.
- Ability to communicate effectively with all stakeholders
- Able to use high -level problem - solving and analytical skills and manage complexity.
Physical Skills & Emotional Effort
Essential
- To carry out assessments and treatments of patients for several periods with moderate to intense physical effort whilst carrying out concurrent activities
- To deal sensitively with patients who have high levels of anxiety and aggression caused by their clinical condition or co-morbidities, including where legal implications are present.
- Requirement to lead patient conversations about psychological and emotional impact of their condition and conduct debriefs with patients
- To deal with distressed service users, and give unwelcome news regarding limited expectations from rehabilitation.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Diploma/degree in Physiotherapy
- Evidence of enrolment (or ability and commitment to enrol) on full MSc Advanced Clinical Practice/or equivalent MSc level education.
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
Desirable
- Non-Medical Prescribing if appropriate to registered profession / role
- Relevant role specific qualifications
- Leadership/management course or validated portfolio evidence
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working as a registered practitioner in a provider organisation
- Demonstrate an up to date and detailed knowledge of relevant guidelines and clinical practice in the speciality.
Desirable
- Evidence of recent teaching, mentorship and supervision of staff
- Evidence of recent audit and/or research experience
- Evidence of involvement in change management and/or clinical service improvement.
Values
Essential
- Values and respects others, treats everyone as an individual, is non-judgemental
- Motivated to be genuinely kind and caring
- Helps and co-operates with colleagues
- Pro-active and takes responsibility
- Willing to learn, open to change
- Motivated to make a difference in whatever way they can
- Takes pride in themselves, their appearance, their role and where they work.
Specific Skills
Essential
- Evidence of theoretical and practical skills allowing autonomous patient management (i.e. patient assessment, diagnosis and management) related to clinical scope of practice
- Understand, encourage and support clinical supervision and mentorship both within and across professional roles.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Experience of multi-professional working
- Ability to interpret and evaluate national and international guidelines and apply to local protocols and practice as appropriate
- Works under own initiative with strong organisational skills and ability to achieve to deadlines
- Effective time -management and prioritisation skills
Desirable
- Effective leadership skills relevant to role
- Educational skills such as identification of learning needs, delivery and evaluation, providing work based learning.
- Ability to communicate effectively with all stakeholders
- Able to use high -level problem - solving and analytical skills and manage complexity.
Physical Skills & Emotional Effort
Essential
- To carry out assessments and treatments of patients for several periods with moderate to intense physical effort whilst carrying out concurrent activities
- To deal sensitively with patients who have high levels of anxiety and aggression caused by their clinical condition or co-morbidities, including where legal implications are present.
- Requirement to lead patient conversations about psychological and emotional impact of their condition and conduct debriefs with patients
- To deal with distressed service users, and give unwelcome news regarding limited expectations from rehabilitation.
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).
