8a Extended Scope Physiotherapist/Advance Practice Physiotherapist
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
London, N1 5LZView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£66,274 to £73,496
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
22 November 2026
10 days leftJob description
An opportunity has arisen for a 8a MSK Advanced Practice Physiotherapist ( Extended Scope Physiotherapist) and FCP to join our integrated FCP and Phys...
- Provide specialised physiotherapy assessments and treatments, for patients with complex spinal and peripheral conditions and patients who are likely to benefit from skills within the extended scope of Physiotherapist (ESP)/ Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner (APP).
- To provide a clinical resource to the Locomotor service for the management of complex cases, including guidance on the use of extended skills (e.g. injection therapy, diagnostic ultrasound, and the indications for and interpretation of x-rays and routine haematology and biochemistry investigations) in patient management.
- Supervise and line manage allocated members of staff and take a lead role in the continuing professional development of staff.
- Assist line manager in departmental service development and work with stakeholders to improve the delivery of the Locomotor services
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s on this page.
The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.
We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.
Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.
We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.
Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well-regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.
Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.
Qualifications
Essential: - Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy with HCPC & relevant masters level education
Desirable: - MSc in MSK physio/M level skills in MSK ESP
Experience
Essential: - Senior physio clinical experience, Supervision and training, clinical leadership
Desirable: - experience at senior level working with GPs & consultants in MSK
Skills & Abilities
Essential: - Clinical skills & abilities; - High level communication, supervision, complex problem solving
Desirable: - Ultrasonography and injection skills, ability to conduct training
Trust values & other
Essential: - Trust values, flexibility and initiative
Knowledge
Essential: - Clinical MSK knowledge of diagnosis & physio Mx of complex MSK disorders; - Knowledge of UK healthcare issues, NHS, FCP & community healthcare
Desirable: - Advanced knowledge of orthopaedic and rheumatological conditions and their management. Wide knowledge of physiotherapy professional issues
How to apply
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Provenance
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NHS Jobs
First seen
11 November 2026
Last checked
12 November 2026
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