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Job overview

The Musculoskeletal Service Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin brings together partner organisations across the county, including Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust, Shrewsbury & Telford Hospitals and the Robert Jones & Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital, to provide quality care to patients with musculoskeletal concerns within the population of Shropshire.

 We are seeking an experienced and dedicate MSK professional to lead the advanced practice team (MSST level 3) in conjunction with our SEM consultant,  GP with Extended role in MSK and the Clinical service manager. You will be working closely with Therapies at level 2 and engaging closely with system partners who co deliver MSST services.

The post-holder will promote and support the strategic development of  integrated musculoskeletal services across the health economy, working in partnership with senior clinicians from other specialities, managers, STW ICS, and other provider organisations to continuously improve the patient journey.

In this role the AHP Consultant will combine expert clinical practice with research, education and strategic leadership. The focus of role fluctuates based on the needs of the service, with clinical time approximating 50% as a minimum.

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will work bring together colleagues to  develop, facilitate and oversee education, audit and research to promote best practice, in collaboration with local universities

In this role you will lead on the development and implementation of quality standards for effectiveness of patient care within the MSK teams working across the organisation, ensuring that these are continually monitored and improved and  work with system partners to achieve standardisation in MSST.

The post-holder will work with system partners to  ensure that the service is reviewed, planned, developed and delivered in line and in response to the current and projected priorities of the Trust, ICS  and relevant National priorities.

Working for our organisation

The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic NHS Trust (RJAH) is one of the leading orthopaedic hospitals in the country, with some of the highest levels of staff and patient satisfaction, as well as a strong reputation for research and innovation.

The RJAH research department host and sponsor a total of 69 active studies, funded by industry, academia or the NIHR.   It has a  history of sponsoring the therapy department RCT applications.

Joining RJAH is more than just a job – we want our people to have the best opportunities to thrive in their role. 

We have a range of fantastic staff benefits on offer to everyone who joins RJAH and you'll have access to outstanding professional development opportunities and state-of-the-art facilities – including our recently-opened £6 million Headley Court Veterans’ Orthopaedic Centre (the first unit of its kind in the UK).
The hospital is located on a site outside Oswestry in Oswestry, just off the A5. The nearest train station is in Gobowen, approximately two miles from the hospital. The station is part of the Chester to Birmingham line.

We are based in North Shropshire, close to the border with North and Mid Wales. It is one of the most attractive parts of the country, with a rich historic culture and excellent transport links. It offers outstanding opportunities for anyone who enjoys an outdoor lifestyle or is looking to raise a family.