Circle Integrated Care is part of Circle Health Group, Britains leading provider of independent healthcare with a nationwide network of hospitals & clinics, performing more complex surgery than any other private healthcare provider in the country. Circle Health Group is proud to be recognised as one of the UK’s top 5 best big companies to work for as well as top 5 to work for in the health and social care sector. We have an opportunity for an Advanced Practice Physiotherapist to join their team of staff in the Rheumatology department. This is a full-time role for 37.5 hours a week. The role holder will be required to cover a flexible shift pattern. Applicants should meet the following criteria: • Chartered Physiotherapist or other suitably qualified registered healthcare professional with extensive postgraduate general MSK experience, as well as a proven track record of clinical expertise within a specialist MSK area or an Extended Scope Practitioner role. • Knowledge of CSP and HCPC Codes and guidelines and their implications for practice, inclusive of the CSP rheumatology framework • Knowledge of the Care Standards Act and Care and Quality Commission Requirements. • Critical understanding of personal scope of practice • Postgraduate level learning relating to Physiotherapy/MSK e.gMaster’sdegree,Master’s level modules, or work-based learning at an equivalent level) in line with the multiprofessional framework foradvancedpractice. Duties of this role include: • Support the Community Rheumatology and MSK service to deliver care that helps improve the health of the individual and wider community. • Support the team in demonstrating compassion through effective relationships based on empathy, respect and dignity. • Develop own competence to deliver effective care and treatments through improving clinical/technical knowledge / skill, and expertise. • Communicate appropriately with others involved in the care of the patient. • Act as an advocate for safeguarding patients; demonstrate courage to speak up when there are concerns about care. • Demonstrate commitment to improving care and the patient experience. • Provide and advise on a range of treatment options, with the personal scope of practice and competence to undertake independent prescribing and injection therapy if required by clinical area. • Identify the need for and refer patients for investigations (including medical imaging/x-rays, blood tests and nerve conduction studies) and use the results to support diagnosis and decision-making re. treatment options. • Develop MSK protocols, establishing and maintaining referral criteria to the MSK triage service, with clear exclusion and inclusion criteria. Salary & Benefits Circle Health Group is committed to offering competitive starting salaries and access to a wide range of employee benefits, including: • 25 days holiday peryear bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service • Private Pension Scheme • Private Healthcare Scheme for treatment at our hospitals, covering pre-existing medical conditions • Friends & Family Hospital Discounts • Family Friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay • Non-contributory life insurance • Staff engagement hub with access to discounts and extensive rewards and voluntary benefits • Access to resources, tools and services to support your wellbeing • Employee recognition programmes • Industry leading training and development opportunities