Advanced Physiotherapist Practitioner - Role profile

Duties and responsibilities

• Abide by HCPC and CSP Codes of Professional Conduct, and work in line with all areas of CSP Core Standards of Practice, as well as our policies and procedural framework.
• Work independently and autonomously in managing your own complex clinical caseload of patients.
• Undertake the advanced assessment and treatment of patients using advanced theoretical and practical knowledge, who may have complex and/or chronic presentation, and to determine clinical diagnosis and formulate individualised management and treatment plans. These may include: advice and discharge, referral to physiotherapy or other professions for management, request further investigations and diagnostic procedures (MRI, X-rays, blood tests) and interpret these in order to appropriately lead the assessment and direction of the patient’s pathway of care.
• Fully understand the wider integrated MSK service and local MSK pathways across primary care, secondary care and the voluntary sector, including in-depth knowledge of referral criteria and scope of services.
• Develop strong links with secondary care to enable fast track referral to consultants for those patients who may need secondary care intervention.
• Act as a source of expertise in the management of musculoskeletal problems and provide an advisory service to patients, physiotherapists, other healthcare professionals, GPs and consultants.
• Maintain up to date patient records on our systems in a timely manner, whilst abiding by our internal procedures and Service Level Agreements.
• Attend regular and relevant courses both internally and externally, as well as keeping an up to date file of your CPD achievements in line with CSP and HCPC guidelines.
• With the support of your local management team, identify and manage any risks that may affect the quality of care, and to advise on any issues regarding service delivery.
• Communicate effectively with all stakeholders (including patients, clinical colleagues, administrative colleagues, receptionists and external allied healthcare professionals) in line with our procedures, to ensure effective patient management.
• Utilise our internal platforms such as the staff newsletter and intranet to keep up to date with relevant business, regional and team news.
• Follow all internal safeguarding and governance policies and procedures to protect patients, peers and visitors to the clinic.
• Any other duties as may be required from time to time.

Person specification

Education and qualifications

• Chartered Society of Physiotherapy recognised Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy.
• Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registered.
• Post-registration qualification in Orthopaedic Medicine or equivalent qualification.
• MSc Module in Injection Therapy or Diploma in Injection Therapy (or working towards).
• IRMER trained.
• Extensive post-registration experience working at a senior level within speciality area (at least five years in MSK field).
• Demonstrable experience in ordering and interpreting diagnostics and histology results.
• An up to date CPD folder which demonstrates your commitment to professional development

Skills and competencies

• Demonstrates an understanding of patient/client rights and consent; putting the person at the centre of practice.
• Demonstrates ethical, legal and culturally sensitive practice.
• Excellent IT skills.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with a wide range of people and to build rapport quickly.
• Awareness of current initiatives within the Local and National health economy.
• Displays effective communication skills, communicating complex, sensitive and contentious information to patients, carers and colleagues.
• Performs treatment interventions appropriately for this advanced level of clinical care.
• Identifies adverse events/near misses and minimises risk associated with assessment and intervention.
• Is a proficient user of the English language including understanding through listening and reading, good spoken English in terms of interactions and production, and written English is clear, well-structured and able to convey complexity.

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