Advanced MSK Physiotherapist & Locality Operational Lead (MSKI & FCP)

• Management of clinical caseload demonstrating highly developed clinical reasoning and decision making as part of an orthopedic, RTT pathway.
• Specialist understanding and selection of diagnostic investigations and ability to independently process test findings to make an appropriate, evidence based plan for patients.
• Line management of B8a and B7 clinicians within the MSKI and first contact Physiotherapy services.
• To manage day to day operational activities in terms of scheduling, capacity and demand modelling, complaints and patient safety incidents.
• To support delivery of governance activities in line with the service audit calendar to comply with service related protocols and policies.
• To undertake investigation and response of patient complaints & concerns.
• To undertake investigation of adverse events and in line with the patient safety Investigation framework.
• To engage in CQC compliance modules and ensure service delivery in line with this.

Essential

• Minimum 5 years post graduate experience working in Musculoskeletal field
• Evidence of working as a clinical supervisor/educator supporting training and clinical practice of peers & junior staff
• Experience reviewing MSK service performance data to plan service delivery
• Evidence of operational decision making related to staff and service delivery

Essential

• Holds an Musculoskeletal injection therapy qualification or working towards it.
• IRMER qualified and experience of requesting & interpreting MSK imaging independently
• Completion of an undergraduate diploma / degree in Physiotherapy.
• Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).

Desirable

• Post graduate qualification in delivering Non-Medical Prescribing.
• Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP).
• Completion of relevant Leadership and/ or management training course.
• Post graduate training in Musculoskeletal Diagnostic Testin.