Job summary
Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner MSKDevelopmental Post Band 7 progressing to Band 8a subject to satisfactory competency
Are you an experienced Band 7 MSK Physiotherapist looking to take the next step into advanced clinical practice and strategic leadership?
Central London Community Health NHS Trust CLCH is offering an exciting developmental opportunity, starting at Band 7, with progression to Band 8a upon successful completion of a structured development programme and achievement of agreed competencies.
This Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner MSK Developmental Post is a senior clinical role within our integrated community musculoskeletal service, providing expert clinical leadership, advanced practice, and service development across CLCH.
You will work closely with a highly experienced team of Advanced Practitioners and a Consultant Physiotherapist, delivering high quality patient care while contributing to service innovation, continued professional development, and the strategic direction of MSK services.
Main duties of the job
This post will focus on the delivery and development of MSK services, providing high-level clinical expertise, mentorship, and service innovation.
As part of this developmental role, you will:
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Deliver a high standard of advanced clinical care for adult patients with complex musculoskeletal conditions
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Provide expert clinical opinion and advice to managers, supporting the strategic development of the physiotherapy service across the organisation
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Take a lead role in the organisation, development, and evaluation of the Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner service
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Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to ensure safe, effective, and appropriate management of patients seen within Physiotherapy Practitioner clinics
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Provide clinical leadership within the MSK physiotherapy service, supporting quality improvement, service redesign, and innovation
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Contribute to mentorship, supervision, and development of physiotherapy staff within the service
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Apply the principles of clinical governance to support safe practice, service quality, and continuous improvement
About us
Just as we care about our patients' well-being, we care about yours!
We can offer you:
- A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
- Car lease scheme(only available for Band 5 and up)
- Flexible working options
- Annual travel card loan
- Training, support and development in your career
To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to Job description and Person Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to Job description and Person Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent in physiotherapy
- HCPC registration
- Minimum 5 years' experience in musculoskeletal physiotherapy
- Evidence of CPD in MSK physiotherapy in the form of a detailed personal development portfolio
- Postgraduate education/courses in MSK
- Educational attainment at level 7 in MSK
Desirable
- MSc in musculoskeletal physiotherapy
- Clinical interest group membership
- Leadership training
- Injection Therapy qualification
- Knowledge/experience of pain services
Experience
Essential
- Extensive NHS experience in musculoskeletal
- Experience of managing complex patients including those with red flag presentations and potentially suspicious pathology.
- Experience of teaching and training colleagues and peers in specialist skills associated with the role.
- Experience of planning, organising and undertaking high level audit and research and development relevant to the service.
- A well-developed understanding of the wider context musculoskeletal heath and its impact upon local health economies. Understanding of the role of Clinical Governance in Health Care Services and its application to MSK Physiotherapy
Desirable
- Previous experience of working as an Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner autonomously.
- Experience of teaching / training high level clinicians such as GP's
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Highly developed physical skills and manual dexterity which are used with a high degree of precision to assess and diagnose MSK disorders.
- Established planning / organisational / time management skills to ensure continuity of service and further service development
- Demonstrates the ability to develop a specific package of care for a specialised / complex patient caseload.
- Ability to work under pressure with an unpredictable work pattern with frequent interruptions while still being responsive to the needs of the patient and the service.
- Ability to undertake moderate physical effort including manual handling activity associated with manoeuvring patients and equipment
- Strong team player with the ability to lead developments within their sphere of responsibility
- Computer literate skills
- Ability to complete supervision and appraisal of own and others skills
Other
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a flexible approach to change circumstances and department needs
- Excellent organisation and time management skills
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent in physiotherapy
- HCPC registration
- Minimum 5 years' experience in musculoskeletal physiotherapy
- Evidence of CPD in MSK physiotherapy in the form of a detailed personal development portfolio
- Postgraduate education/courses in MSK
- Educational attainment at level 7 in MSK
Desirable
- MSc in musculoskeletal physiotherapy
- Clinical interest group membership
- Leadership training
- Injection Therapy qualification
- Knowledge/experience of pain services
Experience
Essential
- Extensive NHS experience in musculoskeletal
- Experience of managing complex patients including those with red flag presentations and potentially suspicious pathology.
- Experience of teaching and training colleagues and peers in specialist skills associated with the role.
- Experience of planning, organising and undertaking high level audit and research and development relevant to the service.
- A well-developed understanding of the wider context musculoskeletal heath and its impact upon local health economies. Understanding of the role of Clinical Governance in Health Care Services and its application to MSK Physiotherapy
Desirable
- Previous experience of working as an Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner autonomously.
- Experience of teaching / training high level clinicians such as GP's
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Highly developed physical skills and manual dexterity which are used with a high degree of precision to assess and diagnose MSK disorders.
- Established planning / organisational / time management skills to ensure continuity of service and further service development
- Demonstrates the ability to develop a specific package of care for a specialised / complex patient caseload.
- Ability to work under pressure with an unpredictable work pattern with frequent interruptions while still being responsive to the needs of the patient and the service.
- Ability to undertake moderate physical effort including manual handling activity associated with manoeuvring patients and equipment
- Strong team player with the ability to lead developments within their sphere of responsibility
- Computer literate skills
- Ability to complete supervision and appraisal of own and others skills
Other
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a flexible approach to change circumstances and department needs
- Excellent organisation and time management skills
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.
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.
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
Central London Community Health Trust
Address
Edgware Community Hospital /Finchley Memorial Hospital
Burnt Oak Broadway , HA80AD /Granville road N12 0JE
London
HA8 0AD
Employer's website
https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
