Job summary
This post is for UK applicants only. International applicants, please see separate vacancy advertisement.
A unique opportunity has arisen in the Integrated Musculoskeletal Service (iMSK) for an extended scope practitioner to join our team in Morecambe Bay for a fixed term post or developmental secondment opportunity.
The iMSK service delivers triage, assessment, management and treatment for patients experiencing muscle and joint problems with the aim of ensuring appropriate referrals are sent onto the Orthopaedic services and those who can be managed in the community receive effective, evidence based assessment, diagnoses and treatment.
Main duties of the job
Are you an Physiotherapist with demonstrable muscloskteatal assessment and treatment skills and ready for the next stage of your clinical career?
We have an exciting opportunity to join the IMSK Service as Extended Scope / Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP). This post will be based in community clinics, supporting patients across Morecambe Bay to have timely access to services.
The post holder will work collaboratively with the Consultant Physiotherapist and wider team to implement our Clinical Strategy and contribute to the wider service delivery.
Applications are invited from candidates who are AHPs and have or are working towards an MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice or appropriate knowledge and experience to work at this level.
A significant proportion of patients require injection therapy, therefore it is essential you are qualified to administer or are currently working toward this qualification.
About us
We operate from three main hospitals-Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.
FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.
WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.
All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading.
You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Highly motivated and experienced practitioner with substantive range of experience within a relevant clinical setting
- Recent substantial speciality experience
- Sound level of knowledge in relation to invasive and non- invasive diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
- Proven leadership experience including delivery to targets and service improvements
- Evidence of leading on clinical audit and translation to service development
- Ability to work autonomously
- Injection therapy certificate or equivalent or currently working towards this
Education and qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Physiotherapy recognised by HCPC
- Current HCPC registration.
- Master's Degree (Level 7) in Advanced Clinical Practice or equivalent experience working at level 7
Desirable
- Leadership/Management qualification or willingness to undertake.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to travel Bay wide to deliver clinics
- Ability to complete the physical demands of the role
- Proven effective communication with staff and patients
- Proven ability to effectively manage own caseload
- Ability to recognise own development and learning needs
- Ability to understand and follow trust policies and procedures
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust
Address
Kendal Leisure Centre (Barrow and Lancaster bases also considered)
Burton Road
Kendal
LA9 7HX