Job overview

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic MSK clinician who is proactive and forward-thinking to take on a general musculoskeletal advanced practice role.  You should be able to demonstrate excellent communication, clinical and organisational skills.

The MSK CATS provides triage and assessment for spinal and peripheral joint MSK conditions that have not responded to first line conservative treatment / management.  The role involves working both independently and alongside our team of orthopaedic / musculoskeletal Advanced Practitioners and our wider consultant team within community and hospital locations throughout the London borough of Croydon to deliver high quality, evidence-based care. This includes electronic, virtual and face-to-face assessments and triage, including requesting diagnostic investigations. As a key member of the MDT, you will work closely with secondary care colleagues and  the wider MSK community including GPs, FCPs and physiotherapists.

Support and training will be provided by our experienced MSK team and secondary care consultants. You will be actively involved in clinical governance and participate in education opportunities.  Support in obtaining post-graduate qualifications in injection therapy, non-medical prescribing and diagnostic ultrasound will be considered, depending on service needs and personal development plans alongside the opportunity to work towards Health Education England Advanced Practice Accreditation.

 

Interview Date TBC

Main duties of the job

The post holder is a specialist autonomous Musculoskeletal (MSK) advanced practitioner, responsible for the expert clinical assessment and management of patients with a range of musculoskeletal conditions, within a clinic setting, using a high level of clinical assessment, problem solving and decision-making skills.

 They will carry out the triage of musculoskeletal referrals from Primary Care (GPs, FCPs, Physiotherapists and other allied health professionals) to T&O, in line with evidenced based pathways/ECI criteria ensuring the correct management strategy is adopted for each patient from receipt of referral. 

They will be responsible for the assessment and management of both routine and complex pathologies including requests for supporting diagnostic tests and onward referral for specialist opinion, and form close working relationships with the Consultants and multi-disciplinary team (MDT).  They will act as a clinical resource and provide evidenced based management of patients which may include the use of advanced skills, where appropriate, such as injection therapy, non-medical prescribing (NMP) and diagnostic ultrasound.

 They will lead or be involved in the implementation of evidence based practice, research and audit.  The post holder will provide specialist input into the Trust clinical governance agenda, influencing practice and innovation, to drive service development.

Working for our organisation

Working at Croydon Health Services NHS Trust is both challenging and fulfilling.

You'll meet some of the most engaging and stimulating people in London who will push you to develop your skills, learn something new and reward you in equal measure.

With NHS workers in demand across London and the UK, you could apply for a job at any NHS Trust. If you want to make an impact, accelerate your learning and rise to the daily challenge of caring for a diverse community, then head for Croydon.

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust is a modern healthcare organisation providing acute and community health services across the borough of Croydon.

Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. We're also leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people's homes.

Working in Croydon does not come without its challenges. Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we're no exception. But with the right people on board we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve.

If you want the opportunity to have a real impact, challenge yourself and be part of an NHS Trust that's making a real difference then a career at Croydon Health Services could be just what you're looking for.

 

Due to the high volumes of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close any adverts before the published closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications.

If you decide to apply for this post, but do not hear back from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.

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