Provide professional and clinical expert leadership and support for all MSK colleagues as appropriate. Be highly visible in the clinical areas. Act as an expert clinician for musculoskeletal related conditions, acting in a consultancy role for other staff. Serve as an excellent role model to musculoskeletal colleagues and provide expert advice, support, guidance, and education in the field of musculoskeletal physiotherapy. Work in an expert practitioner role administering highly complex advanced treatments safely and effectively according to Trust and Departmental SOPs, maintaining evidence of competence.
Maintain personal standards of conduct and behaviour consistent with Trust policy, Values, and AHP guidelines. Participate in the implementation and delivery of the standards set within the advanced practice framework and contribute to the strategic agenda within the trust. Take a proactive role in shaping the development of services and pathways, engaging where appropriate with external agencies and commissioners.
Identify and lead changes in practice and service delivery in accordance with evidence-based standards and policy, challenging traditional boundaries and current thinking; and overcoming resistance and conflict at the Trust and local and national level. Allocate, coordinate, monitor, and assess own workload and that of individuals or the service, making adjustments to ensure consistent service delivery. Consult with other health care providers and public/independent agencies.
Consult with other colleagues and services internally and externally to ensure an integrated approach. Uphold and safeguard individuals' interests and provide information on the risks, benefits, and potential outcomes of decisions about MSK care to facilitate shared decision-making, goal setting, and agreement of a personalised care plan.
Interpret and evaluate information from diverse sources to make informed judgements about its quality and appropriateness for practice and service delivery. Improve practice and health outcomes so that they are consistent with national and international standards through the management and facilitation of change. Be responsible for maintaining and disseminating knowledge and expertise within the trust.
Seize opportunities to apply new knowledge to their own and others' practice in structured ways, which are capable of evaluation. Maintain a high profile within the Trust and outside, providing a strong contribution to the achievement of organisational goals and ambitions. Communicate regionally on their areas of specialist knowledge. Recognise boundaries of own expert clinical practice as it develops and manage associated clinical risks at all times. For full details of the duties and criteria for the role, please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
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