Job summary
We have
an exciting opportunity for a Advanced Physiotherapist at Princess Alexandra
Hospital NHS Trust to join the MSK Physiotherapy Outpatient Service. You will
be responsible for providing skilled team leadership in planning and delivering
high standards of physiotherapy assessment, management, treatment, and advice
to patients attending the MSK outpatient service. You will manage and support
the advanced assessment and management of patients with complex or
multi-pathology presentations, determining the best delivery of care in
collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team (MDT). You will work as an
autonomous professional, adhering to the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
(CSP) Rules of Professional Conduct and Standards of Physiotherapy, as well
as the Health Professions Council (HPC) regulations.
Main duties of the job
As an
Advanced Physiotherapist you will be responsible for undertaking service
reviews and audits to evaluate quality, efficiency, and patient outcomes,
implementing changes in practice to maintain a high standard of clinical care.
You will be responsible for developing professional relationships locally,
regionally, and nationally, where required, to support the development of
clinical pathways relevant to the service. You will also take a lead role in
supervising, teaching, and appraising physiotherapists, non-qualified
physiotherapy staff, students to graduate level, and multi-disciplinary team
(MDT) staff, supporting their professional development and ensuring excellence
in physiotherapeutic care within this specialty.
About us
Here at NHS Professionals, we run England's largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts.
Career Progression access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challenges
Work-life Balance flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources and build paid annual leave
Opportunity & Access over 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you the flexibility of choice to work how and where you want
Job description
Job responsibilities
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To continue developing highly specialist clinical skills and knowledge by
practicing across a wide range of MSK outpatient conditions, attending
in-service training sessions, and completing specialist personal development
activities as identified in individual Personal Development Plans.
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To maintain personal professional registration and accountability by
complying with requirements of the relevant professional body, exercising
professional responsibility, and following departmental and Trust policies to
ensure ongoing licensure and safe practice.
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To plan, organise, and deliver departmental training and education
sessions that support the professional and personal development of staff,
ensuring knowledge and skills are consistently enhanced across the team.
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To ensure accurate, timely, and effective communication with patients,
carers, and relevant MDT members regarding patient care, including maintaining
comprehensive clinical records in line with Trust and professional body
standards.
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To oversee competency development and clinical education of staff and
physiotherapy students on placement, ensuring all team members achieve and
maintain high standards of practice and clinical outcomes.
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To lead and actively participate in service improvement initiatives,
including research, audits, and data collection, using findings to inform
clinical practice enhancements and improve patient outcomes.
Job description
Job responsibilities
-
To continue developing highly specialist clinical skills and knowledge by
practicing across a wide range of MSK outpatient conditions, attending
in-service training sessions, and completing specialist personal development
activities as identified in individual Personal Development Plans.
-
To maintain personal professional registration and accountability by
complying with requirements of the relevant professional body, exercising
professional responsibility, and following departmental and Trust policies to
ensure ongoing licensure and safe practice.
-
To plan, organise, and deliver departmental training and education
sessions that support the professional and personal development of staff,
ensuring knowledge and skills are consistently enhanced across the team.
-
To ensure accurate, timely, and effective communication with patients,
carers, and relevant MDT members regarding patient care, including maintaining
comprehensive clinical records in line with Trust and professional body
standards.
-
To oversee competency development and clinical education of staff and
physiotherapy students on placement, ensuring all team members achieve and
maintain high standards of practice and clinical outcomes.
-
To lead and actively participate in service improvement initiatives,
including research, audits, and data collection, using findings to inform
clinical practice enhancements and improve patient outcomes.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registered Physiotherapist with Degree in Physiotherapy.
- Advanced MSK outpatient physiotherapy experience.
- Experience supervising and developing junior staff and students.
- Proven involvement in audits, service improvement, and evidence-based practice.
- Knowledge of Moving & Handling, BLS, and SystemOne.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registered Physiotherapist with Degree in Physiotherapy.
- Advanced MSK outpatient physiotherapy experience.
- Experience supervising and developing junior staff and students.
- Proven involvement in audits, service improvement, and evidence-based practice.
- Knowledge of Moving & Handling, BLS, and SystemOne.
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).
