Specialist Physiotherapist- Virtual Fracture Clinic

Job overview

• Work alongside the Orthopaedic Consultant to deliver the Virtual Fracture Clinic (VFC) service, including referral triage, remote patient consultations, clinical decision-making, and appropriate onward referral.
• Undertake advanced assessment, diagnosis, and management of patients within the speciality, applying specialist clinical knowledge and evidence-based practice.
• Discuss and explain X-ray and MRI findings with patients and collaborate with the Orthopaedic Consultant and wider MDT to support effective clinical decision-making and patient management.
• Make appropriate onward referrals for further investigation, treatment, or specialist input, working collaboratively with Consultants and other MDT members.
• Undertake specialist physiotherapy assessment and diagnostic responsibilities, including appropriate use and interpretation of investigations such as blood tests and diagnostic imaging.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive clinical records in line with professional and regulatory standards.
• Safely manage clinical risk within the caseload, identifying and escalating concerns appropriately.
• Evaluate clinical practice through audit, outcome measures, and reflective practice, contributing to service improvement.
• Maintain an up-to-date professional portfolio and undertake continuing professional development (CPD) to maintain and enhance specialist clinical expertise.

Main duties of the job

• With the support of the Orthopaedic Consultant, contribute to the delivery and development of the Virtual Fracture Clinic (VFC) service, working closely with the Orthopaedic multidisciplinary team (MDT) to provide effective triage, clinical assessment, diagnosis, and management of patients within the VFC setting.
• In collaboration with the Trauma and Orthopaedic Clinical Director, General Manager, Service Manager, and Therapies Lead(s), support the development, implementation, and ongoing evaluation of the VFC service to ensure it meets clinical and service requirements.
• Provide specialist clinical expertise to support the development and improvement of the VFC service, working collaboratively with key stakeholders across the multidisciplinary team and wider organisation.
• Undertake comprehensive assessment of patients presenting with a diverse range of musculoskeletal and orthopaedic conditions, including complex presentations, using advanced clinical reasoning to establish a diagnosis and make appropriate onward referrals for further investigation or management where required.
• Undertake all aspects of clinical practice as an autonomous practitioner, maintaining professional accountability for clinical decision-making, patient management, and the delivery of safe, effective, and evidence-based care.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• With the support of the Orthopaedic Consultant, contribute to the delivery of the Virtual Fracture Clinic (VFC) service, working closely with the Orthopaedic multidisciplinary team (MDT) to provide effective triage, clinical assessment, diagnosis, and management of patients within the VFC setting.
• Work collaboratively with the Trauma and Orthopaedic Clinical Director, General Manager, Service Manager, and Therapies Lead(s) to support the development, implementation, and ongoing evaluation of the VFC service.
• Provide specialist clinical expertise to support the development and continuous improvement of the VFC service, working collaboratively with key stakeholders across the service and wider multidisciplinary team.
• Undertake comprehensive clinical assessments of patients presenting with a diverse range of orthopaedic and musculoskeletal conditions, including complex presentations, using advanced clinical reasoning to establish a diagnosis and make appropriate onward referrals for further management where required.
• Undertake all aspects of clinical practice as an autonomous practitioner, demonstrating professional accountability for clinical decision-making and ensuring the delivery of safe, effective, evidence-based, and patient-centred care.

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.