Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner (APP) to join our clinical team at the Practice Plus Group MSK & Spinal Service, Lincolnshire on a permanent full or part time basis. We provide a specialist rapid access outpatient clinical assessment and treatment service for patients presenting with both peripheral and spinal musculoskeletal conditions.
You will work closely with our experienced clinical team, this includes the Clinical Operations Manager, Clinical Lead and a team of 9 Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioners. You will also have the opportunity to work with our Orthopaedic Consultants.
We currently operate within seven existing health centres and hospitals throughout Lincolnshire and we are developing further locations throughout the region. We have clinics in Lincoln (North Hykeham), Louth, Skegness and Boston. Depending on your hours, you maybe asked to travel between these locations, so having a full UK driving license and access to your own vehicle is essential. Expenses for travel will be covered.
What you'll be doing
Within this job, you will be responsible for:

• Managing a case load of spinal and peripheral patients with varying diagnosis and/or highly complex needs using evidence based and/or patient centred principles.
• Be responsible for organising appropriate diagnostic workup for patients and referring them to a suitable secondary care service when indicated.
• Working closely with the Clinical Lead and Clinical Operations Manager to achieve service targets, including supporting clinical education and audit.
• Acting as a source of expertise, by providing advice to patients and other healthcare professionals, GP's and Consultants
• If appropriately qualified, perform steroid injections as appropriate

What we'll look for in you
You will be a qualified HCPC physiotherapist, peripheral joint/soft tissue injection qualification is desirable, not essential, in addition you will;

• Have a full UK Driving License
• Access to your own transport
• Previous experience in orthopaedic triage, APP or First Contact Practitioner roles
• 5 years' experience including MSK and outpatient roles
• This is a full-time or part-time permanent role; up to 37.5 hours per week available

We can offer a flexible working week with condensed hours if required.
What you can expect in return:

• A full-time equivalent salary of up to 59,750 per annum depending on experience
• No on-call or compulsory weekend work to allow for a strong work life balance
• An extensive range of wellbeing and lifestyle benefits
• Flexible shifts that enable you to work around other commitments
• Expenses for work related travel
• The support you need to grow in your role and continue your professional development
• Varied career development opportunities
• Injection therapy training support (if appropriate)
• Funding for external training

To apply for the role, click on the link below. If you have any questions, contact in our friendly resourcing team.
We will contact all shortlisted candidates but please note Practice Plus Group retain the right to remove the advert prior to the closing date if a suitable candidate is appointed.
Our employment offers are subject to receipt of satisfactory pre-employment checks.
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Position
Physiotherapy
Advertising Salary
Salary up to 59,750 pa depending on hours and experience
Vacancy Type
Permanent
Schedule Type
Full Time
Rewards & Benefits
Employee Assistance programme provided by Health Assured and Occupational Health through Medigold
Refer a friend scheme
Blue Light Card, Boundless card and Costco membership eligibility
Award winning ED&I programme
Free access to Reward Gateway discount scheme
Access to private health insurance
Wide range of 'time away from work' allowances
Extensive career development and training opportunities
Training & Development
Tailored CPD training delivered via our bespoke Learning Management System.
Extensive training courses accessible via Practice Plus Group Skills Academy.
Great development and career progression opportunities.
I have undertaken 18 months of internal and external training to develop from a senior physiotherapist to an APP. I have been supported and mentored by Practice Plus Group and the consultant physiotherapist working within our service to achieve this.

Skills Required