As a key player, you’ll not only assess and manage a variety of physical and emotional needs but also collaborate closely with local GPs and specialists, fostering supportive relationships that enhance patient care. With your advanced skills in diagnostics, referral processes, and injection therapy, you will be instrumental in mentoring junior physiotherapists and engaging in meaningful MDT discussions. We value your growth, offering ample opportunities for continuous professional development and personal advancement. If you’re ready to empower not just yourself but also the community around you, this is your chance to join a progressive team that places emphasis on quality care and inclusivity. Apply today and help transform healthcare in Enfield!
This Adult MSK Team has a 0.7 wte vacancy which we wish to fill with a dynamic passionate advanced physiotherapist who wishes to join our existing team of band 8's in our MSK Assessment Service. We are looking for an APP with a wide range of experience in the management and treatment of MSK Conditions . We are currently setting up a primary care ultrasound and injection service to provide patients with consultation , ultrasound and injection on the same day.
Whilst undertaking comprehensive assessment and diagnosis of patients with a wide variety of physical and emotional needs, you will triage, assessment and mange including the ordering and interpreting of diagnostic tests. This will include key communication skills in presenting cases in the well established MDT meetings.
Your application should demonstrate evidence of your advanced skills including assessment , investigations , making referrals, injection therapy or ultrasonography.
SCAS has close ties with the MSK physiotherapy Service and you will be instrumental in providing teaching, supervision and support to our large physiotherapy staff. There are also close links with the Enfield Pain Service.Developing and promoting a positive and dynamic image and culture, you will be key in fostering productive relationships with key stakeholders such as local GP's, and provide support and training to other clinical staff and students.
In return we can provide support for CPD and opportunities for broad personal development.
About us
The post holder is part of the MSK physiotherapy team providing high quality physiotherapy services to meet the needs of a multicultural and diverse population of the London Borough of Enfield.
As one of the most senior members of the musculoskeletal physiotherapy service and as an Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner (APP), your role will include screening, filter referrals and manage the care of those patients who otherwise would have been referred to and seen by a hospital Consultant. To achieve this the post=holder will work outside the normal scope of physiotherapy practice, facilitating Role Redesign and Service Modernisation across Primary and Secondary care.
To provide the highest level of expertise on musculoskeletal conditions within the physiotherapy service, providing expert advice to other services and professionals including GPs and hospital medical staff.
Participate actively in the senior management of the Physiotherapy service contributing to its wider support and development.
After several years of ever closer working, North Mid and Royal Free London are planning to come together as one organisation to enable them to go further and faster in improving services for patients and the health of the local community than they can achieve separately. The merger of North Mid into the RFL group is currently expected to take place on 1 January 2025, subject to NHS England and Secretary of State approval.
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