Job summary Hertfordshire Musculoskeletal Service is currently looking for a Musculoskeletal Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner to join our community team.This is an exciting opportunity to utilise your advanced musculoskeletal practitioner expertise and further develop clinical and leadership skills as part of an experienced out-patient integrated service. We have a commitment to clinical quality and ensure regular supervision and CPD opportunitiesYou will be working within the MSK Clinical, Assessment and Treatment Service (MSKCATS) which form part of the integrated community MSK Services in the trust working alongside MSK Physiotherapy, the ACTIVATE for CFS and Persistent Pain team and the Hand Therapy team.The successful applicant will have excellent communication skills, take a lead role in clinical delivery and provide a key focus for MSK clinical expertise. Main duties of the job The APP is the primary decision maker in the triage of Orthopaedic, Pain and Rheumatology referrals from GPs and Allied Health Professionals, which would traditionally be seen by a consultant. This includes referring patients with serious pathology and immediate surgical/medical needs directly into secondary care. To undertake a highly specialised comprehensive assessment of patients including those with complex and diverse conditions. To demonstrate highly developed dexterity, coordination and palpatory skills for assessment and manual treatment of patients. To use highly developed clinical reasoning and evidence based knowledge to draw up an appropriate management plan with the patient. To implement specialist treatment either within the MSK multidisciplinary service or referral on to other services. To initiate and interpret specialist investigations (such as X-ray, ultrasound, MRI) to assist in the formation of a diagnosis and treatment plan. To prescribe and administer injections (such as cortico-steroid injections and local anaesthetics) for treatment and diagnostic purposes. About us A big thank you for considering joining us at Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust You'll find it a great place to work with many benefits offered to you as a member of our staff We put our patients, their families and carers at the centre of our vision - Outstanding Services and Healthier Communities Our staff are proud to be Innovative, Caring and Agile in their work to help achieve the Trust vision We welcome diversity in our workforce and are interested in applicants from all backgrounds We don't want you to miss out so we'd like you to know that if we have a high level of interest in this role, the vacancy may close prior to the advertised closing date, so please make your application as soon as possible - Apply now You've made a great decision to apply to join to HCT - we're looking forward to taking the next steps of the journey with you. Date posted 06 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £53,755 to £60,504 a year per annum pro rate, depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Job share Reference number 812-25-ST-APP-A Job locations North Hertfordshire/Letchworth and Stevenage Howlands Welwyn Garden City AL7 4HQ Job description Job responsibilities The Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust MSK Clinical Assessment and Treatment Service (MSKCATS) is a community team, which manages Orthopaedic, Pain and Rheumatology referrals from GPs in East & North Hertfordshire localities. The APP is the first point of contact. APPs are experts within their field whose role it is to triage, assess/diagnose and treat patients with highly complex multi pathologies who would normally have been seen in a consultant outpatient clinic. The management of such patients requires advanced clinical reasoning skills and the resolution of conflicting views. The APP triages patients into primary and secondary care services; discharging and prioritising patients, including those with serious pathology. The APP is a musculoskeletal expert resource for the Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust Musculoskeletal Service providing the highest level of expertise on MSK conditions and advice to other services and professions including GPs and hospital medical staff. Word versions of documents are available if needed to allow for any adaptations to be made i.e. font, colour, background, convert to Read Aloud. Job description Job responsibilities The Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust MSK Clinical Assessment and Treatment Service (MSKCATS) is a community team, which manages Orthopaedic, Pain and Rheumatology referrals from GPs in East & North Hertfordshire localities. The APP is the first point of contact. APPs are experts within their field whose role it is to triage, assess/diagnose and treat patients with highly complex multi pathologies who would normally have been seen in a consultant outpatient clinic. The management of such patients requires advanced clinical reasoning skills and the resolution of conflicting views. The APP triages patients into primary and secondary care services; discharging and prioritising patients, including those with serious pathology. The APP is a musculoskeletal expert resource for the Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust Musculoskeletal Service providing the highest level of expertise on MSK conditions and advice to other services and professions including GPs and hospital medical staff. Word versions of documents are available if needed to allow for any adaptations to be made i.e. font, colour, background, convert to Read Aloud. Person Specification Qualifications and Experience Essential oHCPC Registration oDegree in Physiotherapy or equivalent. oSpecialist post-graduate qualifications relevant to the role oMasters degree or equivalent clinical practice experience or willingness to undertake. oMinimum of 5 years post registration experience in a specialist musculoskeletal role. oParticipation in service development including audit. oEvidence of CPD activity especially in area of specialism. oExperience in staff management. oExperience in research/audit. oExcellent communication skills. oExcellent organisation abilities and able to work autonomously. oAbility to seek out own clinical supervision and development needs. oAbility to provide supervision, training and support to colleagues and members of healthcare team. oAbility to understand psychology of wide range of patients in order to help cope with anxiety they may have regarding treatment. oLeadership skills. oCommitment to staff development and training. oInnovative thinker. oProblem solving skills. oAbility to work in pressured environment. oAbility to manage time and workload. oPresentation/teaching skills. Person Specification Qualifications and Experience Essential oHCPC Registration oDegree in Physiotherapy or equivalent. oSpecialist post-graduate qualifications relevant to the role oMasters degree or equivalent clinical practice experience or willingness to undertake. oMinimum of 5 years post registration experience in a specialist musculoskeletal role. oParticipation in service development including audit. oEvidence of CPD activity especially in area of specialism. oExperience in staff management. oExperience in research/audit. oExcellent communication skills. oExcellent organisation abilities and able to work autonomously. oAbility to seek out own clinical supervision and development needs. oAbility to provide supervision, training and support to colleagues and members of healthcare team. oAbility to understand psychology of wide range of patients in order to help cope with anxiety they may have regarding treatment. oLeadership skills. oCommitment to staff development and training. oInnovative thinker. oProblem solving skills. oAbility to work in pressured environment. oAbility to manage time and workload. oPresentation/teaching skills. 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust Address North Hertfordshire/Letchworth and Stevenage Howlands Welwyn Garden City AL7 4HQ Employer's website https://www.hct.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)