Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our dynamic orthopaedic team as an Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner (APP) specialising in shoulder and elbow conditions , working 30 hours per week.



As an APP, you will work autonomously and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, delivering expert assessment, diagnosis, and management of complex musculoskeletal presentations. You will play a pivotal role in shaping and leading the shoulder and elbow pathway across Airedale and Skipton sites, working closely with orthopaedic consultants and therapy colleagues.



This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to service development, clinical education, and research while delivering high-quality, patient-centred care. You'll be part of a supportive and forward-thinking team committed to innovation and excellence.

To find out more or arrange an informal chat, contact:

Kieran Duxbury - MSK & Pelvic Health Physiotherapy Operational Manager

kieran.duxbury1@nhs.net



Main duties of the job

The post holder will:

Work closely with medical and nursing Orthopaedic colleagues to ensure high quality patient care.

Be accountable for the quality and safety of advanced and highly skilled assessment and management of patients with a variety of complex, acute and chronic orthopaedic presentations.

Have a key role in promoting the integration of physiotherapy services within an orthopaedic context.

Be prepared to work flexibly in terms of time and workload to meet service needs.

Be professionally accountable but will have access to clinical supervision from a senior clinical practitioner.

Take a role in overseeing the physiotherapy rehabilitation of patients presenting with more complex shoulder & elbow problems.

To oversee the development of the physiotherapy provision for shoulder & elbow pathologies across the trusts patch.



We are delighted to offer a wide range of benefits to employees including:



Cycle to Work



Travel Scheme



Childcare Vouchers with Salary Sacrifice



Onsite Nursery



Buying and Selling Annual Leave



Car Leasing



Employee Assistance Programme



Employee Health and Wellbeing



Extensive Reward Scheme



Counselling Service



Financial packages including Vivup and Wagestream



Staff Networks, Enable, Rainbow, Gender, Race Equality Ecoaware & Admin Network.

Our values:

We understand that it's down to the hard work, effort and dedication of our staff that makes a difference for our patients. Our people really do make our Airedale experience - we take pride in fostering a friendly, effective and caring work environment. Our values are part of our DNA, which are:



Committed to Quality of Care



Compassion



Working together for patients



Improving Lives



Everyone Counts



Respect and Dignity



Got questions before you apply, please contact the recruiting manager to find out more.



Detailed job description and main responsibilities



As an Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner (APP) in the Shoulder and Elbow Service, you will:



Work autonomously at an advanced clinical level, delivering expert assessment, diagnosis, and management of patients with complex shoulder and elbow conditions.



Lead on the development and delivery of high-quality, evidence-based care pathways in collaboration with orthopaedic consultants and the wider multidisciplinary team.



Provide clinical leadership and supervision to physiotherapy colleagues, supporting service development and professional growth.



Contribute to service evaluation, audit, and research to ensure continuous improvement and alignment with national guidance and best practice.



Actively participate in teaching and training across the team and wider service, promoting a culture of learning and excellence.



Support the integration of physiotherapy within orthopaedic services, ensuring seamless patient care across Airedale and Skipton sites.



Champion patient-centred care, ensuring safety, dignity, and high standards are maintained at all time