About The Role

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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.

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

What you'll be doing

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.
• Be 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, GP’s and Consultants
• If appropriately qualified, perform steroid injections as appropriate

What we’ll look for in you

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 License
• 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 for external training

To apply for the role, please contact our friendly resourcing team.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.