Band 7 Advanced Practice Physiotherapist (Level 1) Trauma & Orthopaedic Outpatients

Job details

• Branch: Belfast HSCT
• Location: BHSCT
• Directorate: Adult Social & Primary Care Services
• Salary: Band 7 (£47,810 - £54,710)
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Opening Date: 18/06/26
• Closes: Thu, 02 July 2026 @ 4:30 PM
• Interview Dates: To be confirmed

Notes

We accept online applications only. “A waiting list may be created for similar posts that may arise while the waiting list is live, this may include temporary or part-time posts. This will be managed in line with the updated HSC waiting list principles effective from 1 April 2026”. Where a part-time waiting list is required, one part-time waiting list will be created- regardless of any specific hours advertised, this waiting list will cover all future vacancies where part-time posts arise. A part-time post is defined as any post that has less than 37.5 hours per week.” Please remember to save or print a copy of the job description before submitting your application, as it will not be accessible afterwards. Flexible Working We welcome flexible working requests from day one. All HSC organisations offer a range of flexible working options. The options available for this post will depend on the requirements of the role. Find out more about flexible working options on our website.

JOB DESCRIPTION

POST: Advanced Practitioner Physiotherapist (Level 1) Trauma & Orthopaedic Outpatients

LOCATION: BHSCT

BAND: 7

REPORTS TO: Clinical Team Lead Physiotherapist Assistant Service Manager MSK T&O

RESPONSIBLE TO: Professional Head of Physiotherapy

Job Summary / Main Purpose

Reporting to the Clinical Lead working in the specialist area of Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients. The post holder will be expected to:

Main Duties / Responsibilities

Clinical

1. To act as an Advanced Practitioner demonstrating advanced Physiotherapy knowledge/skills and clinical reasoning to deal with complex cases within the field of Trauma and Orthopaedic outpatients within the Belfast Trust.

2. To carry a clinical caseload providing advice and guidance to other physiotherapy staff on complex cases.

3. To be recognised as an expert clinician within area of specialty using a wide range of highly specialised and effective treatment techniques and modalities

4. Provide advice/support to physiotherapy colleagues on clinical practice issues.

5. To provide a high standard of specialist care, using safe, effective and appropriate interventions in accordance with current research and professional guidelines.

6. To act as a recognised clinical expert, taking a lead role in interpreting, communicating and assisting in the implementation of national evidence-based policies/standards and guidelines relating to the relevant clinical specialist area.

7. To provide as required a screening service to referred Clients making referrals to other disciplines as appropriate

8. To work with clinical lead to develop, monitor and maintain high standards of physiotherapy based on national guidelines, evidence based practice, clinical audit and attendance at courses.

9. To work as a member of an interdisciplinary team, to promote the spread of specialist knowledge and expertise across disciplines at local, regional and national levels as appropriate, and to encourage good communication and working relationships within the team.

10. To undertake appropriate specialised physiotherapy intervention for clients making relevant referrals to other members of the multidisciplinary team where appropriate.

11. To contribute to multi-disciplinary working by effective integrated clinical practice

12. In response to continued service development, the post-holder will be required to undertake flexible working including extended working, seven day working or on call duties as determined by operational requirements.

Managerial/Operational

13. Be responsible for managing risk, organizing and planning own caseload and ensure the same is in place for others to meet service and client’s needs, readjusting plans as situations change/arise

14. Work with Clinical Lead and promote the maintenance of high clinical standards within the specialist physiotherapy team working in association with other members of the physiotherapy and MDT teams to promote models of best practice

15. Assist Clinical Lead in the day to day management of clinical service delivery including staff management

16. Assist in recruitment; selection and induction of physiotherapy staff

17. Assist Clinical lead in the management of complaints where appropriate at service delivery level reporting information to relevant line manager in a timely manner

18. Ensure timely reporting to Clinical lead of clinical incidents occurring within team ensuring outcome and agreed action is implemented in a timely manner

19. To ensure clinical governance development and implementation within the defined area assisting Clinical lead in the monitoring of professional standards and undertaking audit within area of working as required.

Governance and service improvement

1. To maintain knowledge of and adherence to current Government, Trust and Allied Health Professions legislation, strategies, policies, procedures and guidelines

2. To actively maintain and promote a safe environment by following Health and Safety Policies and Procedures and Risk Management

3. To actively initiate, promote and develop service improvement/audit initiatives using Quality Improvement methodology across the service area.

4. Be accountable to line manager for the provision of relevant statistical information as required

5. Working with line management, play a lead role in the development, implementation and oversight of clinical provision across all aspects of the relevant specialist Physiotherapy service in line with local and national policy and on-going organizational requirement

6. Provide management with timely and appropriate clinical and service information that will contribute to the planning, development and evaluation and audit of the service.

Communication

1. To provide verbal and written reports on clinical issues as required

2. To actively liaise with MDT to ensure correct dissemination of information through appropriate channels

3. To ensure provision and collation of acute physiotherapy statistics across specialist team as required

4. Communicate regularly with other Health and Social Care professionals, statutory and voluntary agencies, to ensure client information is shared appropriately.

5. Build networks with relevant professional clinical groups, e.g. Trust Journal Club, CSP Clinical Interest Groups, Peer Review Groups and other professional groups.

6. To deliver clinical education internally and externally to staff and students using the most appropriate medium

Responsibilities for resources

1. To practice and promote effective caseload management and efficient/effective use of resources within specialist team

2. To be responsible for the safe and effective use of all equipment utilized by self and for the advice given to other staff, patients and carers in relation to suitability and instruction for use

Education, Training and Research

1. Be responsible for maintaining own competency to practice through CPD activities, and maintaining a portfolio, which reflects personal development (Life Long Learning).

2. To lead and promote continued professional development within the team

3. To co-ordinate and lead relevant team to provide appraisal (PCP/PDP) and supervision for all designated physiotherapy staff using these processes to identify opportunities for service development and the CPD of the respective staff and others

4. To advise and deliver in-service training and education at an advanced clinical level to own team and other professionals.

5. To have a key clinical teaching/ training role for under-graduates

6. To identify, co-ordinate and or participate in the development and use of research initiatives for Physiotherapy within clinical area of specialist team

Leadership

1. Work with Physiotherapy Service Manager and Assistant Physiotherapy manager to facilitate change through identification of areas for improvement.

2. To challenge current practice and provide clinical leadership in new and existing models of working through strategic thinking, use of negotiating skills, self-awareness and effective communication.

3. To implement collective leadership in line with Trust priorities

4. To act as a role model, inspire and demonstrate leadership qualities through delivery of specialist advice, working with others, demonstration of personal qualities, continuous service improvement, and setting direction

General Responsibilities

Employees of the Trust are required to promote and support the mission and vision of the service for which they are responsible and:

▪ At all times provide a caring service and to treat those with whom they come into contact in a courteous and respectful manner.

▪ The post holder will promote and support effective team working, fostering a culture of openness and transparency. The post holder will ensure that they take all concerns raised with them seriously and act in accordance with Belfast Trust’s Whistleblowing Policy and their professional code of conduct, where applicable.

▪ Demonstrate their commitment by their regular attendance and the efficient completion of all tasks allocated to them.

▪ Comply with the Trust’s Smoke Free Policy.

▪ Carry out their duties and responsibilities in compliance with the Health and Safety Policies and Statutory Regulations.

▪ Adhere to Equality and Good Relations duties throughout the course of their employment.

▪ Ensure the ongoing confidence of the public in-service provision.

▪ Maintain high standards of personal accountability.

▪ Comply with the HPSS Code of Conduct.

Information Governance

All employees of Belfast Health & Social Care Trust are legally responsible for all records held, created or used as part of their business within the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust, including patient/client, corporate and administrative records whether paper based or electronic and also including e-mails. All such records are public records and are accessible to the general public, with limited exceptions, under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, the Environment Regulations 2004, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. Employees are required to be conversant and to comply with the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust policies on Information Governance including for example the ICT Security Policy, Data Protection Policy and Records Management Policy and to seek advice if in doubt.

For further information on how we use your personal data within HR, please refer to the Privacy Notice available on the HUB or Your HR

Environmental Cleaning Strategy

The Trusts Environmental Cleaning Strategy recognises the key principle that ‐Cleanliness matters is everyone’s responsibility, not just the cleaners‐ Whilst there are staff employed who are responsible for cleaning services, all Trust staff have a responsibility to ensure a clean, comfortable, safe environment for patients, clients, residents, visitors, staff and members of the general public.

Infection Prevention and Control

The Belfast Trust is committed to reducing Healthcare associated infections (HCAIs) and all staff have a part to play in making this happen. Staff must comply with all policies in relation to Infection Prevention and Control and with ongoing reduction strategies. Standard Infection Prevention and Control Precautions must be used at all times to ensure the safety of patients and staff. This includes:-

▪ Cleaning hands either with soap and water or a hand sanitiser at the appropriate times (WHO ‘5 moments’);

▪ Using the correct ‘7 step’ hand hygiene technique;

▪ Being ‘bare below the elbows’ when in a clinical environment;

▪ Following Trust policies and the Regional Infection Control Manual (found on intranet);

▪ Wearing the correct Personal Protective Equipment (PPE);

▪ Ensuring correct handling and disposal of waste (including sharps) and laundry;

▪ Ensuring all medical devices (equipment) are decontaminated appropriately i.e. cleaned, disinfected and/or sterilised;

▪ Ensuring compliance with High Impact Interventions.

Personal Public Involvement

Staff members are expected to involve patients, clients, carers and the wider community were relevant, in developing, planning and delivering our services in a meaningful and effective way, as part of the Trust’s ongoing commitment to Personal Public Involvement (PPI).

Please use the link below to access the PPI standards leaflet for further information.

http://www.publichealth.hscni.net/sites/default/files/PPI_leaflet.pdf

Clause: This job description is not meant to be definitive and may be amended to meet the changing needs of the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust.

PERSONNEL SPECIFICATION

JOB TITLE AND BAND: Advanced Practitioner Physiotherapist (Level 1) Trauma & Orthopaedic Outpatients, Band 7

DEPARTMENT / DIRECTORATE: ACOPS and AHPs

Notes to applicants

1. You must clearly demonstrate on your application form under each question, how you meet the required criteria as failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted. You should clearly demonstrate this for both the essential and desirable criteria.

2. Shortlisting will be carried out on the basis of the essential criteria set out in Section 1 below, using the information provided by you on your application form. Please note the Trust reserves the right to use any desirable criteria outlined in Section 3 at shortlisting. You must clearly demonstrate on your application form how you meet the desirable criteria.

3. Proof of qualifications and/or professional registration will be required if an offer of employment is made – if you are unable to provide this, the offer may be withdrawn.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

The following are ESSENTIAL criteria which will initially be measured at shortlisting stage although may also be further explored during the interview/selection stage. You should therefore make it clear on your application form whether or not you meet these criteria. Failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted. The stage in the process when the criteria will be measured is stated below.

Factor: Experience Qualifications Registration

Criteria: Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent; Registered with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Physiotherapist; 5 years postgraduate clinical working with at least 3 years clinical experience in the past 6 years at a minimum of Band 6 / Specialist physiotherapist or above within the area of Trauma / Orthopaedics / Musculoskeletal outpatients; Evidence of providing training internal and external to the profession to qualified and unqualified staff; Evidence of carrying out research/audit; Ability to demonstrate the effective management of people and resources.

Method of Assessment: Shortlisting by Application Form

Factor: Other (e.g. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Driving etc.)

Criteria: Hold a current full driving licence which is valid for use in the UK and have access to a car on appointment. ‘Where disability prohibits driving, this criteria will be waived if the applicant is able to organise suitable alternative arrangements’; Evidence of at least one post-graduate masters-level module or the equivalent, relevant to the area of this post; Have completed a wide range (minimum of 3 courses) of post-graduate education relevant to orthopaedics that would be judged by the panel to meet the specification of this post; Evidence of minimum of one management / HR course; Provide evidence of a portfolio of topics delivered as training to others at undergraduate and postgraduate level; Leadership - Evidence of demonstrating leadership within the profession; Demonstrate evidence of delivering Service Improvement initiatives and outcomes; Evidence of specialist knowledge in the development of an outpatient service.

Method of Assessment: Shortlisting by application form and interview / test

DESIRABLE CRITERIA

Desirable criteria will ONLY be used where it is necessary to introduce additional job related criteria to ensure files are manageable. You should therefore make it clear on your application form how you meet these. Failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted.

Factor: Experience Qualifications Registration

Criteria: Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy; Experience in the application of immobilisation splints / orthoses / braces; Experience as a clinical instructor; Experience in service development or project management; Involvement in Research and Development Projects; Experience of developing protocols/ clinical care pathways; Experience of working a multi-disciplinary team; High level of presentation skills; MSc/PGD in a relevant subject.

Method of Assessment: Shortlisting by application form and interview / test

Factor: Other (e.g. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities)

Criteria: Established links with the University of Ulster and Queens University Belfast

Method of Assessment: Shortlisting by Application Form

NOTE: Where educational/professional qualifications form part of the criteria you will be required, if shortlisted for interview, to produce original certificates and one photocopy of same issued by the appropriate authority. Only those certificates relevant to the shortlisting criteria should be produced. If educational certificates are not available an original letter and photocopy of same detailing examination results from your school or college will be accepted as an alternative.

If successful you will be required to produce documentary evidence that you are legally entitled to live and work in the United Kingdom. This documentation can be a P45, Payslip, National Insurance Card or a Birth Certificate confirming birth in the United Kingdom or the Republic of Ireland. Failure to produce evidence will result in a non-appointment.

Where a post involves working in regulated activity with vulnerable groups, post holders will be required to register with the Independent Safeguarding Authority.

HSC Values

Whilst employees will be expected to portray all the values, particular attention is drawn to the following values for this role

Working together: We work together for the best outcome for people we care for and support. We work across Health and Social Care and with other external organisations and agencies, recognising that leadership is the responsibility of all.

What does this look like in practice? I work with others and value everyone's contribution. I treat people with respect and dignity. I work as part of a team looking for opportunities to support and help people in both my own and other teams. I actively engage people on issues that affect them. I look for feedback and examples of good practice, aiming to improve where possible.

Excellence: We commit to being the best we can be in our work, aiming to improve and develop services to achieve positive changes. We deliver safe, high quality, compassionate care and support.

What does this look like in practice? I put the people I care for and support at the centre of all I do to make a difference. I take responsibility for my decisions and actions. I commit to best practice and sharing learning, while continually learning and developing. I try to improve by asking 'could we do this better?'

Openness & Honesty: We are open and honest with each other and act with integrity and candour.

What does this look like in practice? I am open and honest in order to develop trusting relationships. I ask someone to help when needed. I speak up if I have concerns. I challenge inappropriate or unacceptable behaviour and practice.

Compassion: We are sensitive, caring, respectful and understanding towards those we care for and support and our colleagues. We listen carefully to others to better understand and take action to help them and ourselves.

What does this look like in practice? I am sensitive to the different needs and feelings of others and treat people with kindness. I learn from others by listening carefully to them. I look after my own health and wellbeing so that I can care and support others.