Do you have the passion to make a difference to patients who need MSK treatment? Are you looking for the next step in your career or are you looking to add extra skills to your portfolio? If so, look no further, as we could have the job for you!
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 part time or full 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 6 Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioners. You will also have the opportunity to work with our Orthopaedic Consultant. We offer regular department in-service training, funding for external clinical courses, and an excellent supportive learning environment in order to continually develop your own personal learning and CPD.
LCATS currently operates within 7 existing health centres and hospitals throughout Lincolnshire and we are developing further clinics throughout the region. We have clinics in Lincoln, Louth, Skegness and Boston. Depending on your hours, you may need 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.
There is no on-call or compulsory weekend work to allow for a strong work life balance.
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 workups for patients and referring them to an appropriate secondary care service when indicated.
•Working closely with the Clinical Lead and Clinical Operations Manager to achieve the service targets, including supporting clinical education and audit within the service •Acting as a source of expertise in the management of the service by providing advice to patients and other healthcare professionals, GP’s and Consultants
•Performing steroid injections as appropriate
* Taking part in MDT clinics with Orthopaedic Consultants
* An opportunity to be involved in an FCP pilot if interested