An opportunity has arisen for an 8A Advanced Practice Physiotherapist (APP) to join the musculoskeletal service at Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust. You will be working as part of a team of APPs and a consultant physiotherapist. CLCH is one of the largest community trusts and offers MSK services in the London borough of Barnet.

There is opportunity to access a large variety of in house and external development programmes including injection therapy, access to imaging, ionising radiation and Masters level clinical assessment, advanced clinical practice modules and the opportunity to develop leadership skills through project work.

We are looking for someone who is motivated to expand their MSK skills, actively engaged with evidence based practice and are adaptable to the rapidly changing healthcare agenda.

Main duties of the job

Main Duties and Responsibilities

To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of the practitioners professional activities .To utilise expert clinical reasoning skills and evidence-based knowledge to assess patients with highly complex presentations and implement physiotherapy management plans as an autonomous practitioner .To interpret and analyse clinical and non-clinical facts, which may be conflicting to regularly provide expert advice and second opinion to peers, medical colleagues and other health professionals. This includes the formulation of accurate prognoses, recommendation of best course of intervention and development of comprehensive discharge plans .To request and use the results of specialist investigations (e.g. x-rays, blood tests, ultrasound and MRI scans) to assist the formulation of diagnoses and plan patient management. If appropriate training is undertaken the clinician may choose to use injection therapy when indicated under a Patient Group Directive (PGD) .To use advanced theoretical and practical knowledge to refer on to other departments/medical colleagues within or outside the Trust as necessary, based on investigation results and advanced clinical assessment. To provide written reports of clinical opinion to medical and other colleagues as required. Risk effectively at all times.

Please refer to Job description for detailed duties and responsibilities

About us

Just as we care about our patients' wellbeing, 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 *T& C's apply
• 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.

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

• Degree in physiotherapy
• HCPC registration
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

• Formal injection therapy qualification
• Working towards or has Masters level degree

Experience

Essential

• Minimum 5 years' experience at B7 level in musculoskeletal

Desirable

• Previous experience of working as an Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner autonomously

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Contributed to or led audit and or research

Desirable

• Demonstrates awareness of the wider context of musculoskeletal health at a national and local level

Key Attributes

Essential

• Strong team player with the ability to lead developments within their sphere of responsibility

Desirable

• Is able to consistently demonstrate emotional intelligence

Employer details

Employer name

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Edgware Community Hospital

Burnt Oak Broadway

London

HA8 0AD

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