Musculoskeletal - Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner

Job overview

Hertfordshire Musculoskeletal Service is currently seeking a Band 8a Musculoskeletal Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner (APP) to work within the MSK Clinical , Assessment and Treatment Service ( MSKCATS) in the North Hertfordshire area.

This is an opportunity to further develop your specialist clinical musculoskeletal expertise and leadership skills as part of an experienced out-patient integrated service. We have a commitment to clinical quality and ensure regular supervision and CPD opportunities.

You will be working within the MSK Clinical , Assessment and Treatment Service (MSKCATS) which form part of the integrated community MSK Services in the trust working alongside MSK Physiotherapy , the ACTIVATE for CFS and Persistent Pain team and the Hand Therapy team.

The successful applicant will be fully supported to develop the skills and expertise within the Musculoskeletal APP role.

Main duties of the job

The APP is the primary decision maker in the triage of Orthopaedic, Pain  and Rheumatology referrals from GPs and Allied Health Professionals, which would traditionally be seen by a consultant. This includes referring patients with serious pathology and immediate surgical/medical needs directly into secondary care.

To undertake a highly specialised comprehensive assessment of patients including those with complex and diverse conditions.

To demonstrate highly developed dexterity, coordination and palpatory skills for assessment and manual treatment of patients.

To use highly developed clinical reasoning and evidence based knowledge to draw up an appropriate management  plan with the patient. To implement specialist treatment either within the MSK multidisciplinary service or referral on to other services.

To initiate and interpret specialist investigations (such as X-ray, ultrasound, MRI) to assist in the formation of a diagnosis and treatment plan.

To prescribe and administer injections (such as cortico-steroid injections and local anaesthetics) for treatment and diagnostic purposes.

We put our patients, their families and carers at the centre of our vision -  Outstanding Services and Healthier Communities. Our staff are proud to be Innovative, Caring and Agile in their work to help achieve the Trust vision.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more details

Whilst it is not a legal requirement, Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust encourages and supports all staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19.

We are committed to supporting flexible working options for staff, wherever possible, and welcome discussions on flexible working patterns to support our staff to maintain a healthy work life balance.