Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
The Musculoskeletal Service Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin brings together partner organisations across the county, including Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust, Shrewsbury & Telford Hospitals and the Robert Jones & Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital, to provide quality care to patients with musculoskeletal concerns within the population of Shropshire.
We are seeking an experienced and dedicated MSK professional to lead the advanced practice team (MSST level 3) in conjunction with our SEM consultant, GP with Extended role in MSK and the Clinical service manager. You will be working closely with Therapies at level 2 and engaging closely with system partners who co-deliver MSST services.
The post-holder will promote and support the strategic development of integrated musculoskeletal services across the health economy, working in partnership with senior clinicians from other specialities, managers, STW ICS, and other provider organisations to continuously improve the patient journey.
In this role, the AHP Consultant will combine expert clinical practice with research, education and strategic leadership. The focus of the role fluctuates based on the needs of the service, with clinical time approximating 50% as a minimum.
Main duties of the job
1. The post-holder will bring together colleagues to develop, facilitate and oversee education, audit and research to promote best practice, in collaboration with local universities.
2. Lead on the development and implementation of quality standards for effectiveness of patient care within the MSK teams, ensuring that these are continually monitored and improved.
3. Work with system partners to ensure that the service is reviewed, planned, developed and delivered in line with current and projected priorities of the Trust, ICS and relevant National priorities.
About us
The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic NHS Trust (RJAH) is one of the leading orthopaedic hospitals in the country, with some of the highest levels of staff and patient satisfaction, as well as a strong reputation for research and innovation.
The RJAH research department hosts and sponsors a total of 69 active studies, funded by industry, academia or the NIHR. It has a history of sponsoring the therapy department RCT applications.
Joining RJAH is more than just a job - we want our people to have the best opportunities to thrive in their role. We have a range of fantastic staff benefits on offer to everyone who joins RJAH and you'll have access to outstanding professional development opportunities and state-of-the-art facilities - including our recently-opened £6 million Headley Court Veterans' Orthopaedic Centre (the first unit of its kind in the UK). The hospital is located on a site outside Oswestry in Oswestry, just off the A5. The nearest train station is in Gobowen, approximately two miles from the hospital. The station is part of the Chester to Birmingham line. We are based in North Shropshire, close to the border with North and Mid Wales. It is one of the most attractive parts of the country, with a rich historic culture and excellent transport links. It offers outstanding opportunities for anyone who enjoys an outdoor lifestyle or is looking to raise a family.
Job responsibilities
Consultant physiotherapists/podiatrists combine expert clinical practice with research, education and strategic leadership. Consultant practice has: expertise in four domains necessary for enabling quality care from micro, to meso and macro levels of the system.
The key skill set for systems leadership and systems transformation aided by clinical credibility in own professional field.
Clinical academic role as an embedded researcher.
The focus of the role fluctuates based on the needs of the service and will be defined in the consultant job plan.
Person Specification
Qualification and experience
* Masters education in relevant field
* Advanced practice registration or evidence of working towards
* IRMER qualification and 3 years experience of referring
* Leadership qualification (e.g., masters module, Leadership academy, Kings fund)
* Experience of Line management responsibility
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
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