An exciting opportunity has arisen for a part time (0.6wte) Advanced Musculoskeletal Practitioner to join the Community Musculoskeletal (MSK) team in Ealing. The service is led by a Consultant Physiotherapist and is supported by a Consultant Neurosurgeon, as well as an administrative and secretarial team. The team is also supported by a first contact practitioner team to provide a range of areas for clinical experience and development.
The successful applicant will have extensive neuro-musculoskeletal outpatient experience in addition to experience of orthopaedics and rheumatology or pain management (previous experience as an Advanced Practitioner is an advantage but is not essential).
The MSK service in Ealing is well established and provides a high level of training, clinical supervision and support. There are also opportunities to take part in a range of innovative service orientated or clinical projects whilst you develop your clinical skills.
The post will be based within Acton and Clayponds Hospital and may incorporate Agile working where necessary.
Main duties of the job
The Musculoskeletal Extended Scope Practitioner / Clinical Specialist is responsible for assessment, treatment and when clinically appropriate the onward referral of patients referred to primary care interface clinics.
As a senior member of the musculoskeletal team, you will provide support to the Consultant Physiotherapist/MSK Lead and the Physiotherapy Team Lead in the day-to-day running of services and in the evolution of musculoskeletal services within the Trust.
The successful applicant may have contact with patients or service users. As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination as this remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients and service users when working on our healthcare settings.
Job responsibilities
To work as an autonomous practitioner, to triage (face to face or digital) orthopaedic referrals from GPs, which would traditionally have been seen by a consultant orthopaedic surgeon, to exclude serious pathology and need for immediate surgery. To form a diagnosis and treatment plan, and offer immediate explanation to the patient/carer. This may include receiving and providing highly complex and sensitive information to patients who may have barriers to understanding. This will include referral for advanced diagnostics such as blood tests and MRI. To be responsible for the onward referral of patients referred to the community musculoskeletal clinics to other primary care musculoskeletal services, the acute sector and other partner organisations as is clinically appropriate. To use highly developed clinical reasoning and evidence based knowledge to draw up an appropriate management plan, from a range of options, in conjunction with the patient and implement any appropriate specialist physiotherapy treatment, either as a follow-up with self or referral on to the physiotherapy, orthopaedic and /or rheumatology services as required. To participate in the assessment, treatment and management of patients referred to the Community Specialist Musculoskeletal and Physiotherapy services. To provide clinical leadership and a source of clinical expertise. To be available for professional advice as required at outpatients clinics. To use excellent prioritising and time management skills to meet the unpredictable and conflicting needs of the service. To assist the Consultant Physiotherapist/MSK Lead to monitor and evaluate the level and quality of services provided. To initiate and participate in any restructuring and change as may be required. To assist in the process of ensuring that any new services complement existing services within acute and primary care settings.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Graduate Diploma Physiotherapy/BSc Physiotherapy + HCPC Registration Relevant post-graduate courses completed or commenced relevant to this post
Desirable
May hold or be working towards a prescribing qualification Teaching qualification or experience
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
Essential
Specialist experience in musculoskeletal care Experience of telephone triage, digital triage or face to face triage
Desirable
Understanding of CBT or pain management approaches Previous experience within a community setting or GP practice Experience of SystmOne
Specialist Skills
Essential
Demonstrates ability to apply the research evidence base into working practice Demonstrate ability to design, develop and deliver programmes of specialised learning in line with evidence based practice to peers and junior staff Demonstrates understanding of the principles of research governance
Desirable
Demonstrates ability to improve quality within limitations of service Demonstrates ability to work as a member of the research team
LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT
Essential
Demonstrate understanding of the implications of national priorities for the team and/or service Demonstrates understanding of the process for effective resource utilisation Demonstrates understanding of, and conform to, relevant standards of practice
Desirable
Leadership qualification / change management experience
TEACHING, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
Essential
Demonstrates ability to apply the research evidence base into working practice Demonstrates understanding of the principles of research governance Demonstrates ability to work as a member of the research team
Desirable
Teaching qualification or experience Research qualification
Employer details
Employer name
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Acton Health Centre/Clayponds Hospital
Sterling Place
Ealing
W5 4RN
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
333-G-ECP-0590 #J-18808-Ljbffr
The successful applicant will have extensive neuro-musculoskeletal outpatient experience in addition to experience of orthopaedics and rheumatology or pain management (previous experience as an Advanced Practitioner is an advantage but is not essential).
The MSK service in Ealing is well established and provides a high level of training, clinical supervision and support. There are also opportunities to take part in a range of innovative service orientated or clinical projects whilst you develop your clinical skills.
The post will be based within Acton and Clayponds Hospital and may incorporate Agile working where necessary.
Main duties of the job
The Musculoskeletal Extended Scope Practitioner / Clinical Specialist is responsible for assessment, treatment and when clinically appropriate the onward referral of patients referred to primary care interface clinics.
As a senior member of the musculoskeletal team, you will provide support to the Consultant Physiotherapist/MSK Lead and the Physiotherapy Team Lead in the day-to-day running of services and in the evolution of musculoskeletal services within the Trust.
The successful applicant may have contact with patients or service users. As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination as this remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients and service users when working on our healthcare settings.
Job responsibilities
To work as an autonomous practitioner, to triage (face to face or digital) orthopaedic referrals from GPs, which would traditionally have been seen by a consultant orthopaedic surgeon, to exclude serious pathology and need for immediate surgery. To form a diagnosis and treatment plan, and offer immediate explanation to the patient/carer. This may include receiving and providing highly complex and sensitive information to patients who may have barriers to understanding. This will include referral for advanced diagnostics such as blood tests and MRI. To be responsible for the onward referral of patients referred to the community musculoskeletal clinics to other primary care musculoskeletal services, the acute sector and other partner organisations as is clinically appropriate. To use highly developed clinical reasoning and evidence based knowledge to draw up an appropriate management plan, from a range of options, in conjunction with the patient and implement any appropriate specialist physiotherapy treatment, either as a follow-up with self or referral on to the physiotherapy, orthopaedic and /or rheumatology services as required. To participate in the assessment, treatment and management of patients referred to the Community Specialist Musculoskeletal and Physiotherapy services. To provide clinical leadership and a source of clinical expertise. To be available for professional advice as required at outpatients clinics. To use excellent prioritising and time management skills to meet the unpredictable and conflicting needs of the service. To assist the Consultant Physiotherapist/MSK Lead to monitor and evaluate the level and quality of services provided. To initiate and participate in any restructuring and change as may be required. To assist in the process of ensuring that any new services complement existing services within acute and primary care settings.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Graduate Diploma Physiotherapy/BSc Physiotherapy + HCPC Registration Relevant post-graduate courses completed or commenced relevant to this post
Desirable
May hold or be working towards a prescribing qualification Teaching qualification or experience
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
Essential
Specialist experience in musculoskeletal care Experience of telephone triage, digital triage or face to face triage
Desirable
Understanding of CBT or pain management approaches Previous experience within a community setting or GP practice Experience of SystmOne
Specialist Skills
Essential
Demonstrates ability to apply the research evidence base into working practice Demonstrate ability to design, develop and deliver programmes of specialised learning in line with evidence based practice to peers and junior staff Demonstrates understanding of the principles of research governance
Desirable
Demonstrates ability to improve quality within limitations of service Demonstrates ability to work as a member of the research team
LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT
Essential
Demonstrate understanding of the implications of national priorities for the team and/or service Demonstrates understanding of the process for effective resource utilisation Demonstrates understanding of, and conform to, relevant standards of practice
Desirable
Leadership qualification / change management experience
TEACHING, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
Essential
Demonstrates ability to apply the research evidence base into working practice Demonstrates understanding of the principles of research governance Demonstrates ability to work as a member of the research team
Desirable
Teaching qualification or experience Research qualification
Employer details
Employer name
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Acton Health Centre/Clayponds Hospital
Sterling Place
Ealing
W5 4RN
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
333-G-ECP-0590 #J-18808-Ljbffr
