Assessment and treatment of MSK patients within the foot and ankle unit at St Georges Orthopaedic department and within physiotherapy. Supervising band 7s and providing leadership support to the department. Main duties of the job
Expert assessment and treatment skills for MSK patients and specifically lower limb patients Good organisation and time management Works autonomously within orthopaedic practitioner role and able to manage a busy MSK caseload Supporting training and supervision of junior staff and students. About us
Successful candidates will work for a leading MSK outpatient department with a wide variety of rotations. As a teaching hospital, they will have many opportunities for personal and professional development and have the opportunity to work alongside experienced advanced practitioners and consultant physiotherapists. Job responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document, which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification. Please note that this advert will close early if sufficient applications have been received. Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Registered AHP MSc in Advanced Practice or equivalent Undertaken accredited course or gained digital badge accreditation with NHSE Centre for advancing practice Completed advanced practice accreditation in speciality e.g. RCEM, RCN, full membership MACP Completed portfolio of supervised practice in speciality Relevant NHS leadership qualification or working towards Independent or supplementary non-medical prescriber (where relevant) Experience
Extensive experience within an area of relevant clinical speciality Demonstration of experience in all four pillars of advanced clinical practice (clinical practice, leadership and management, research, education) Participation in audit and research Experience as clinical leader Experience in an autonomous practice role Previous experience in an advanced practice role Experience of service development Knowledge
Understanding of clinical governance and risk assessment Up to date knowledge of evidence-based guidelines and policies Skills
Advanced assessment and history taking skills Highly developed diagnostic reasoning skills Professionally credible Excellent oral and written communication skills Excellent time management and organisational skills Protocol and guideline development Ability to use spreadsheets, presentation, and word processing software Able to chair, co-ordinate and facilitate meetings Other
High level of work organisation, self-motivation, drive for performance and improvement, and flexibility in approach and attitude Strong sense of commitment to openness, honesty and integrity in undertaking the role Ability to work full rotation across 24 hour period and 7 days (if service requires) Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust £61,927 to £68,676 a year pa incl HCAS (20%)
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