Advanced Spinal Practitioner

Job overview

Building on the growth and success of Spinal Advanced Practice at Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH), an exciting opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic and highly motivated physiotherapist(s) to join the team.

Applicants must have experience in the triage and management of spinal pain and pathology, and preferably have experience working as an Advanced Practitioner.

We are looking for applicants with dynamic leadership skills who can think strategically to innovate, support, and develop, the current service.

We have a permanent , 1.0 WTE, Band 8A position; job share options will be considered and can be discussed at the interview stage.

Main duties of the job

The advanced practitioner role will work across the spinal service providing diagnostic triage to elective, deformity, injection and emergency pathways. Working closely with the surgical team, the service is responsible for over 60% of all the outpatient spinal activity.

The service prides itself on constantly evolving to meet the needs of patients whilst balancing the demands of a busy healthcare system. The service has demonstrated strong financial and clinical impact and has been recognised at national level for its innovative pathway design.

The successful applicants will be responsible for delivering, leading and innovating the emergency pathway as well as delivering, in part, chronic surgical triage. The service lead roles will be line managed and supported by the Spinal Physiotherapy Consultant and will work closely with the Spinal and Neuro surgical Head of Service, Speciality General Managers and Spinal Fellows.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to the advert for the full details of the vacancy.

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.