Job summary
- Main area
- Trauma and Orthopaedics
- Grade
- Subject to AFC banding - NHS AfC: Band 7 / 8a
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 241-527AS-24
- Employer
- Bolton NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Bolton One Health Centre
- Town
- Bolton
- Salary
- £41,659 - £54,619 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 15/07/2024 23:59
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Advanced Orthopaedic Practitioner
Subject to AFC banding - NHS AfC: Band 7 / 8a
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a permanent full time Advanced Practitioner in Orthopaedics. This role can be a band 7 or band 8 A (AFC) dependant on experience and relevant training. If appointed as a Band 7 Practitioner, there is scope to progress to band 8 A role over 12-18 months following training and meeting competency requirements.
This role would suit either an experienced Advanced Practitioner looking for a new challenge, or an experienced MSK Physiotherapist looking to advance skills and develop into the AP role.
This is an opportunity to join an established team of Advanced Practitioners in the Orthopaedic Interface Service (OIS) primarily based in Bolton One, a purpose built modern out-patient setting. There will be some requirement for cross site cover based at the Royal Bolton Hospital supporting the orthopaedic service. You will be joining a very friendly and proactive team driven by our Trust values.
The Orthopaedic Interface Service (OIS) is responsible for triage of all MSK/Orthopaedic referrals received from primary and secondary care. The successful candidate will have opportunity to actively contribute to service development and collaborate with multidisciplinary partners.The Trust actively encourages research and leadership opportunities. Dedicated CPD time takes place regularly in the form of complex case discussions, Radiology discussions and dissemination of up-to-date new knowledge.
Main duties of the job
To be an integral part of the orthopaedic interface service based at Bolton One. Assessing and treating complex orthopaedic / musculoskeletal pathologies with a mixed caseload of spinal and upper and lower limb presentations.
Successful candidate will be supported with relevant training in place.
Working for our organisation
Here at Bolton our patients are at the heart of everything we do. We ensure our patients receive the highest quality of care and are guided by our trust values.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further information regarding the key responsibilities of the job please see attached job description
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Diploma/Degree in physiotherapy
- Educated or working towards a MSc
- HCPC registration
Desirable criteria
- Working to / desire to Masters in ACP
- Qualification in Non-medical prescribing
- Masters qualification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Evidence post graduate experience working at specialist / advanced level in MSK/Orthopaedics
Desirable criteria
- Experience of clinical education
- Extensive knowledge of managing complex and spinal musculoskeletal pathologies
- Experience and demonstrable knowledge of requesting and interpreting Radiology and Pathology investigations
Skills
Essential criteria
- Excellent clinics skills such as history taking, physical patient assessment, formulating diagnosis and treatment planning
- Management of a complex caseload
Desirable criteria
- Joint and soft tissue injection therapy
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of MSK/Orthopaedic pathologies/injuries and associated psychological difficulties
- Commitment to continuing professional development
- Evidence based practice
Desirable criteria
- waiting list managment
other
Essential criteria
- Flexible and willing
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Shankaran Rajmanickam
- Job title
- Consultant AHP
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01204 390390
- Additional information
Katherine Beh , Operational Business Manager
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