Advanced Physiotherapist Practitioner (APP)

Job summary

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner (APP) to join our clinical team at the Practice Plus Group MSK & Spinal Service, Lincolnshire on a permanent full or part time basis. We provide a specialist rapid access outpatient clinical assessment and treatment service for patients presenting with both peripheral and spinal musculoskeletal conditions. You will work closely with our experienced clinical team, this includes the Clinical Operations Manager, Clinical Lead and a team of 9 Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioners. You will also have the opportunity to work with our Orthopaedic Consultants.

We currently operate within seven existing health centres and hospitals throughout Lincolnshire and we are developing further locations throughout the region. We have clinics in Lincoln (North Hykeham), Louth, Skegness and Boston. Depending on your hours, you maybe asked to travel between these locations, so having a full UK driving license and access to your own vehicle is essential. Expenses for travel will be covered.

Main duties of the job

Within this job, you will be responsible for:

• Managing a case load of spinal and peripheral patients with varying diagnosis and/or highly complex needs using evidence based and/or patient centred principles.
• Be responsible for organising appropriate diagnostic workup for patients and referring them to a suitable secondary care service when indicated.
• Working closely with the Clinical Lead and Clinical Operations Manager to achieve service targets, including supporting clinical education and audit.
• Acting as a source of expertise, by providing advice to patients and other healthcare professionals, GPs and Consultants
• If appropriately qualified, perform steroid injections as appropriate

About us

You will be a qualified HCPC physiotherapist, peripheral joint/soft tissue injection qualification is desirable, not essential, in addition you will;

• Have a full UK Driving License
• Access to your own transport
• Previous experience in orthopaedic triage, APP or First Contact Practitioner roles
• 5 years experience including MSK and outpatient roles
• This is a full-time or part-time permanent role; up to 37.5 hours per week available

We can offer a flexible working week with condensed hours if required.

What you can expect in return:

• A full-time equivalent salary of up to £59,750 per annum depending on experience
• No on-call or compulsory weekend work to allow for a strong work life balance
• An extensive range of wellbeing and lifestyle benefits
• Flexible shifts that enable you to work around other commitments
• Expenses for work related travel
• The support you need to grow in your role and continue your professional development
• Varied career development opportunities
• Injection therapy training support (if appropriate)
• Funding for external training

To apply for the role, click on the link below. If you have any questions, contact sarah.melder@practiceplusgroup.com in our friendly resourcing team.

We will contact all shortlisted candidates but please note Practice Plus Group retain the right to remove the advert prior to the closing date if a suitable candidate is appointed.

Our employment offers are subject to receipt of satisfactory pre-employment checks.