# SHSCT Physiotherapy Advanced Practitioner Level 1 Frailty Service Band 7 > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Southern Health and Social Care Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/shsct-physiotherapy-advanced-practitioner-level-1-frailty-service-band-7/84c9870e-8a3c-4b2a-8e04-7f2b02cb00a0 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/shsct-physiotherapy-advanced-practitioner-level-1-frailty-service-band-7/84c9870e-8a3c-4b2a-8e04-7f2b02cb00a0.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Southern Health and Social Care Trust - **Location:** Craigavon Area Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Physiotherapist - **Grade:** Band 7 - **Salary:** £47,810 - £54,710 - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Closing date:** 2026-10-22T15:00:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-10-08T20:03:16.301Z - **Source information URL:** https://jobs.hscni.net/Job/49559/shsct-physiotherapy-advanced-practitioner-level-1-frailty-service-band-7 - **Application URL:** https://jobs-app.hscni.net/sap/bc/webdynpro/sap/hrrcf_a_posting_apply?PARAM=cG9zdF9pbnN0X2d1aWQ9MDA1MDU2OTNGMzJDMUZFMUIwRTZBOTFFRjY2NTY3QTgmY2FuZF90eXBlPWU%3d - **Employer website:** https://southerntrust.hscni.net ## Job Content ### Job details - Branch: Craigavon Area Hospital (SHSCT) - Location: Craigavon Area Hosp-Main Building - Directorate: Adult Community and Acute Services - Salary: Band 7 (£47,810 - £54,710) - Contract Type: Permanent - Opening Date: 08/10/26 - Closes: Thu, 22 October 2026 @ 4:00 PM - Interview Dates: To be confirmed. ### Notes Online and Manual applications accepted. If you are submitting a manual application, please post it to: Recruitment Shared Services, Rosewood Villa, Longstone Hospital Site, 73 Loughgall Road, Armagh, BT61 7PR. Applications received after the advertised closing date/time cannot be considered, so please allow enough time for postage. 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 JOB TITLE Physiotherapy Advanced Practitioner Level 1, Frailty Service ### BAND 7 DIRECTORATE Surgery and Clinical Services (previously acute) INITIAL LOCATION Craigavon Area Hospital REPORTS TO Acute In Patients Team Lead, CAH ACCOUNTABLE TO Head of Allied Health Professions Acute RESPONSIBLE TO Head of Physiotherapy SHSCT FLEXIBLE WORKING PROVISIONS AVAILABLE: Full-time working. ### JOB SUMMARY The advanced practitioner physiotherapy for frailty services will have responsibility for organising and ensuring delivery of a physiotherapist service to patients who are identified as frail, within all general acute wards and ED within the acute setting. The post holder will work at an advanced clinical specialist level, maintaining responsibility for the provision of clinical leadership and expert advice regarding referrals to the acute physiotherapy service for elderly / frail patients, and to provide feedback to the team lead. Clinical leadership and expert guidance should be provided to other physiotherapists, consultants/registrars, patient flow and all other members of the multi-disciplinary team within the acute sector and across community interfaces with specific guidance and training for the management of the more complex frailty cases. The post holder will work to ensure best intervention and management of patients and to agree validated outcome measures for this service. Where concerns are raised communication will occur directly with referrers. The post holder will work with the acute patient flow team / acute social work team to maximise the flow of patients across the hospital site and into the community, focusing on the prevention of admission where appropriate and the facilitation of discharge. This will include assessing more complex patients to ensure holistic management and safe and timely discharge from the acute site, making best use of non-acute / community resources. To actively lead in the development and monitoring of protocols in line with changing practice. To implement policy and service changes to working practices and evaluating the service in conjunction with National, professional and multidisciplinary standards of care. The post holder will work with the Lead Physiotherapist in Acute In-Patient Physiotherapy service, the Professional Head of Physiotherapy and the Operational Head of AHPs to ensure the strategic development of the physiotherapy service in SHSCT and across the region, developing and implementing policies and procedures. The post holder will be required to assist in the daily management, supervision and co-ordination of staff and to deputise for the team lead as required. ### KEY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES ### OPERATIONAL DELIVERY To gain informed consent and undertake physiotherapeutic assessment of patients referred for physiotherapy, to diagnose and provide appropriate treatment to facilitate patient discharge. To provide specialised treatment interventions as an expert clinician, for elderly / frail patients referred for physiotherapy in ED and general wards, within the acute setting. To provide advice to physiotherapy staff, consultants, registrars and other members of the multi-disciplinary team re management of complex patients and to agree validated outcome measures. To identify and establish solutions in proactive discharge planning alongside the multi-disciplinary team, and provide support with complex discharges. To participate in the monitoring and evaluation of discharge performance To motivate patients to maximize their rehabilitation potential, promote a degree of self-management, and make informed lifestyle changes to improve health related quality of life. To deliver a specialised physiotherapy service in the acute directorate and be responsible for the assessment and treatment of this client group (frailty). To ensure safe and effective discharge planning and appropriate onward referral. To plan, deliver and evaluate patient centred interventions to meet the needs of ‘users’ and ensure effective outcomes. To complete accurate comprehensive records in line with Trust and professional standards on assessment findings, diagnosis, investigations and physiotherapy intervention. To monitor and provide expert advice on Geriatric Liaison Service within the acute setting and inform the physiotherapy team lead and Consultants of changing needs within the service, dealing directly with service issues as they arise. To actively participate in the Emergency On Call Rota / 7 day working rota as required ### COMMUNICATIONS To communicate relevant clinical information impacting on diagnosis and prognosis of patients to Consultants, GP’s and other members of the multi-disciplinary team promoting multi-disciplinary working to ensure the holistic needs of the patients / carers are met. To communicate information effectively with patients and carers re their condition- where expectations are unrealistic to help them come to terms with the management of their symptoms or life limiting condition. Act a resource to colleagues being recognised as a clinical expert providing advice on complex cases. To further develop personal communication and presentation skills, to facilitate the regular in-house training of other disciplines providing a service to this client group. To represent the physiotherapy service at multi-disciplinary meetings, working groups and special interest groups locally and regionally. ### KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS To be responsible for the day-to-day management and supervision of physiotherapy staff and physiotherapy support staff. . To be responsible for the setting and reviewing rotational objectives for physiotherapy staff and assistants and encourage clinical development through regular supervision, mentoring, and reflective practice (including preceptorship and probationary periods as appropriate). To provide a high standard of patient care and ensure all other staff does likewise and monitors individual caseloads to ensure that these correlate with the grade of staff. To be responsible for facilitating physiotherapy student clinical placements on a regular basis – promoting learning through reflective practice whilst giving them advice, support and teaching on the clinical management of patients. Ensure adequate arrangements are in place for the induction of any new staff to the Physiotherapy service and contribute to the induction of other professionals and volunteers To Adhere to The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy Standards, Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct and ensure own competency to practice through CPD activities. Maintain a C.P.D. folder to ensure continued State Registration with the Health & Care Professions Council. ### HEALTH AND SAFETY Have a working knowledge and adhere to all the principles of the Health & Safety at work policy. Assist the team lead in monitoring and evaluating equipment needs and changing patterns within the Acute service. Report all defects of equipment to the team lead and takes appropriate action. ### SERVICE IMPROVEMENT To develop protocols and treatment pathways, and implement policy and service developments which will result in changes to team working practices to result in improved outcomes and access to services. To lead on audits, evaluation of projects and research, to enhance service provision and to set and quality assure clinical uni-professional and multi-professional standards as required. Be aware of the changing needs of users and commissioners, and together with the team lead develop the service to meet local, area and regional targets. To provide accurate statistical information to allow the service to be maintained, monitored and audited ### QUALITY To assist in the development and delivery of clinical and social care governance. ### TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT To lead on and provide specialist advice, training and teaching appropriate to all bands of staff, to ensure staff competency and development. To plan, co-ordinate and deliver training for weekend working and set up and review buddying systems to ensure staff competency in carrying out weekend duties. To plan and deliver post-graduate training to physiotherapy staff and the multi-disciplinary team on a regular basis training and attend all other relevant in-service training. To participate in alternative learning methods to ensure staff are up to date with best practice e.g. e learning, CSP clinical interest groups. Offer clinical advice and support across the physiotherapy service to acute staff and staff in other directorates, linking evidence-based practice to the clinical management of conditions. To complete designated post-graduate, clinical and mandatory training to ensure further development of diagnostic and clinical skills. To be up-to-date with post graduate clinical research and evidence based practice and ensure dissemination of findings to other clinicians and managers. To become involved in any regional trials / research into the management of older persons conditions. ### HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES The Trust supports and promotes a culture of collective leadership where those who have responsibility for managing other staff: Establish and promote a supportive, fair and open culture that encourages and enables all parts of the team to have clearly aligned goals and objectives, to meet the required performance standards and to achieve continuous improvement in the services they deliver. Ensure access to skills and personal development through appropriate training and support. Promote a culture of openness and honesty to enable shared learning. Encourage and empower others in their team to achieve their goals and reach their full potential through regular supportive conversation and shared decision making. Adhere to and promote Trust policy and procedure in all staffing matters, participating as appropriate in a way which underpins Trust values. Be reviewed and review individually, at least annually, the performance of immediately subordinate staff, provide guidance on personal development requirements and advise on and initiate, where appropriate, further training. Maintain staff relationships and morale amongst the staff reporting to him/her. Review the organisation plan and establishment level of the service for which he/she is responsible to ensure that each is consistent with achieving objectives, and recommend change where appropriate. Delegate appropriate responsibility and authority to the level of staff within his/her control consistent with effective decision making, while retaining overall responsibility and accountability for results. Participate, as required, in the selection and appointment of staff reporting to him/her in accordance with procedures laid down by the Trust. Take such action as may be necessary in disciplinary matters in accordance with procedures laid down by the Trust. ### RAISING CONCERNS - RESPONSIBILITIES 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 the Trust’s ‘Your Right to Raise a Concern (Whistleblowing)’ policy and their professional code of conduct, where applicable. ### PERSONAL AND PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES (PPI) ### INCLUDE FOR TEAM LEAD/WARD MANAGER/EQUIVALENT POSTS Promote and support the implementation of the Trust’s PPI Strategy and ensure all staff are aware of their responsibilities as appropriate to their job role. ### GENERAL REQUIREMENTS ### The post holder will be required to Ensure the Trust’s policy on equality of opportunity is promoted through his/her own actions and those of any staff for whom he/she has responsibility. Co-operate fully with the implementation of the Trust's Health and Safety arrangements, reporting any accidents/incidents/equipment defects to his/her manager, and maintaining a clean, uncluttered and safe environment for patients/clients, members of the public and staff. ### Adhere at all times to all Trust policies/codes of conduct, including for example Smoke Free policy IT Security Policy and Code of Conduct standards of attendance, appearance and behaviour Contribute to ensuring the highest standards of environmental cleanliness within your designated area of work. Co-operate fully with regard to Trust policies and procedures relating to infection prevention and control. All employees of the Trust are legally responsible for all records held, created or used as part of their business within the Trust including patients/clients, corporate and administrative records whether paper-based or electronic and also including emails. All such records are public records and are accessible to the general public, with limited exceptions, under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 the Environmental Information Regulations 2004, the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. Employees are required to be conversant with the \[org name\] policy and procedures on records management and to seek advice if in doubt. Take responsibility for his/her own ongoing learning and development, including full participation in KSF Development Reviews/appraisals, in order to maximise his/her potential and continue to meet the demands of the post. Represent the Trust’s commitment to providing the highest possible standard of service to patients/clients and members of the public, by treating all those with whom he/she comes into contact in the course of work, in a pleasant, courteous and respectful manner. Available / able to work any 5 days out of 7 over the 24 hour period, which may include on-call / stand-by / sleep-in duties, shifts, night duty, weekends and Public Holidays if required immediately on appointment or at a later stage following commencement in response to changing demands of the service. This Job Description will be subject to review in the light of changing circumstances and is not intended to be rigid and inflexible but should be regarded as providing guidelines within which the individual works. Other duties of a similar nature and appropriate to the grade may be assigned from time to time. It is a standard condition that all Trust staff may be required to serve at any location within the Trust's area, as needs of the service demand. January 2024 ### PERSONNEL SPECIFICATION JOB TITLE AND BAND Physiotherapist Advanced Practitioner Level 1 Frailty Service DEPARTMENT / DIRECTORATE Surgery and Clinical Services SALARY Band 7 ### HOURS 37.5 Ref No: \ January 2024 ### Notes to applicants 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. 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. 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 SECTION 1: 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 Criteria Method of Assessment Experience A minimum of 5 years post graduate clinical experience, which includes a minimum of 3 years’ experience at Band 6 Specialist Physiotherapist level or above within NHS or equivalent. This should be inclusive of 9 months acute inpatient experience, to include elderly / frail patients. Experience working within an inpatient setting (in addition to respiratory on-call experience). A minimum of 1 years’ experience of staff management. Experience in service development and / or project management. Shortlisting by Application Form Qualifications/ Registration BSc/Diploma in Physiotherapy ( or relevant equivalent qualification ) Registered with the Health & Care Professional Council ( HCPC ) Evidence of post graduate training and completion of at least two postgraduate courses in the management of patients with Rehabilitation/Neurological Needs/ Older persons related conditions Completion of relevant MSc module or willing to complete. Other Hold a current full driving licence which is valid for use in the UK and have access to a car on appointment. This criteria will be waived in the case of applicants whose disability prohibits driving but who have access to a form of transport approved by the Trust which will permit them to carry out the duties of the post. SECTION 2: The following are ESSENTIAL criteria which will be measured during the interview/ selection stage: Skills / Abilities Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team Have an ability to provide effective leadership. Demonstrate evidence of highly effective planning and organisational skills Interview Knowledge Effective communication skills to meet the needs of the post Have an excellent understanding of Health and Safety legislation. Have an excellent understanding of physiotherapy techniques and modalities. Ability to participate in the out of hours/on-call emergency rota as required. Have an excellent understanding of proposed changes in health care, i.e. clinical governance, audit, research and evidence based practice. Ability to identify solutions to problems and implement them. Effective planning & organisational skills with an ability to prioritise own workload. Ability to work to tight timescales whilst meeting targets. Demonstrate a commitment to the provision of high quality and safe services with an ability to drive a culture of continuous improvement. ### DESIRABLE CRITERIA SECTION 3: these 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 criteria. Failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted Experience of providing postgraduate training to other physiotherapists and the multi-disciplinary team. Experience of delivering / planning group work. Qualifications N/A As part of the Recruitment & Selection process it may be necessary for the Trust to carry out an Enhanced Disclosure Check through Access NI before any appointment to this post can be confirmed. Successful applicants may be required to attend for a Health Assessment ### THE TRUST IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER All staff are expected to display the HSC Values at all times ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.