Advanced Practice Physiotherapist - Haemophilia
NHS AfC: Band 8a
Main area: Physiotherapy
Grade: NHS AfC: Band 8a
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week
Flexible working available
Job ref: 344-6554DCB-A
Site: Kent & Canterbury Hospital
Town: Canterbury
Salary: £53,755 - £60,504 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing date: 03/02/2025 23:59
Job overview
Join our team as an Advanced Practice Physiotherapist in the sub-specialism of Haemophilia, collaborating with Advanced Practice and Consultant colleagues. The haemophilia physiotherapists are responsible for providing specialist clinical assessment and treatment of adult and paediatric patients with haemophilia and other inherited bleeding disorders registered at the Kent Haemophilia Centre, recognized by the Department of Health as a Comprehensive Care Centre.
All patients with haemophilia and other inherited bleeding disorders have access to physiotherapy, including a walk-in triage service for musculoskeletal (MSK) care and regular Multi-disciplinary Team (MDT) clinic reviews.
The physiotherapists contribute to and lead on research projects and national research trials in the field, offering extended scope skills including performing point-of-care ultrasound.
Main duties of the job
1. Deliver a high-quality, patient-centered, and sustainable Musculoskeletal Service for Children and Adults with Haemophilia of East Kent.
2. Facilitate the development and expansion of Musculoskeletal Therapy services within EKHUFT.
3. Act as a resource to provide expert professional opinion to Therapy staff, Medical staff, and other members of the Multi-Disciplinary Team.
4. Be a senior leader and part of the Haemophilia MDT team.
5. Provide an advanced level of practice in assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and referral through Outpatient Musculoskeletal/Orthopaedic Clinics.
6. Be a professional leader and role model for excellence in Paediatric Musculoskeletal care across East Kent.
Person specification
Skills
* Evidence of substantial clinical experience in Paediatric/adult/haem MSK.
* Advanced practice physiotherapy experience.
* Prescriber/injection therapy/diagnostic ultrasound.
Experience
* Leadership experience.
Qualifications
* MSc.
* Diploma or Degree.
Additional Information
Most positions require a Disclosure and Barring check and will be exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Posts working regularly or unsupervised with children or vulnerable adults require an enhanced check.
The ability to converse easily and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for all customer-facing roles.
We operate a no-smoking policy on all our sites and grounds.
If you have any difficulty with your application, please contact our Resourcing Team.
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