Advanced Physiotherapist Practitioner (APP) in Boston

Advanced Physiotherapist Practitioner (APP)

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 full or part 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, 9 Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioners, Orthopaedic Consultants and a Spinal Neurosurgeon.

We currently operate within seven existing health centres and hospitals throughout Lincolnshire and we are looking at developing further locations throughout the region. We have clinics in Lincoln (North Hykeham), Louth, Skegness, Spilsby, Wragby, Boston and Old Leake. Depending on your hours and home location, you may be asked to travel between these locations, so having a full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle is essential. Expenses for travel will be covered.

Please ensure you provide a CV and cover letter with your application detailing your interest and reasons for applying.

Main duties of the job

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.
• Being responsible for organising appropriate diagnostic workup for patients and referring them to a suitable secondary care service when indicated.
• Working closely with the Clinical Lead and Clinical Operations Manager to achieve service targets, including supporting clinical education and audit.
• Acting as a source of expertise, by providing advice to patients and other healthcare professionals, GPs and Consultants.
• If appropriately qualified, perform steroid injections as appropriate.

About us

You will be a qualified HCPC physiotherapist, peripheral joint/soft tissue injection qualification is desirable, not essential, in addition you will;

• Have a full UK Driving Licence.
• Access to your own transport.
• Previous experience in orthopaedic triage, APP or First Contact Practitioner roles.
• 5 years experience including MSK and outpatient roles.
• This is a full‑time or part‑time permanent role; up to 37.5 hours per week available.

We can offer a flexible working week with condensed hours if required.

What you can expect in return:

• A full‑time equivalent salary of up to £59,750 per annum depending on experience.
• No on‑call or compulsory weekend work to allow for a strong work life balance.
• An extensive range of wellbeing and lifestyle benefits.
• Flexible shifts that enable you to work around other commitments.
• Expenses for work related travel.
• The support you need to grow in your role and continue your professional development.
• Varied career development opportunities.
• Injection therapy training support (if appropriate).
• Funding and study leave for external training.

To apply for the role, click on the link below. If you have any questions, contact sarah.melder@practiceplusgroup.com in our friendly resourcing team.

We will contact all shortlisted candidates but please note Practice Plus Group retain the right to remove the advert prior to the closing date if a suitable candidate is appointed.

Our employment offers are subject to receipt of satisfactory pre‑employment checks.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information, review the attached job description or contact sarah.melder@practiceplusgroup.com.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified HCPC physiotherapist, peripheral joint/soft tissue injection qualification is desirable, not essential.
• Have a full UK Driving Licence.
• Access to your own transport.
• Previous experience in orthopaedic triage, APP or First Contact Practitioner roles.
• 5 years experience including MSK and outpatient roles.

Desirable

• Peripheral joint/soft tissue injection qualification is desirable, not essential.

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 (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Practice Plus Group

Address

North Hykeham Health Centre

Moor Lane

North Hykeham

Lincoln

LN6 9BA

Employer\’s website

https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)

Depending on experience Salary up to £59,750 depending on hours and experience