Advanced Practice Physiotherapist - Rheumatology

  • Location

    Hemel Hempstead

  • Sector:

    Hospital

  • Job type:

    Permanent

  • Salary:

    £50000 - £59000 per annum

  • Contact:

    Drew Gilmore

  • Contact email:

    drew@healthrecruitnetwork.co.uk

  • Contact phone:

    020 7193 4003

  • Job ref:

    TR-JOB-32938

  • Published:

    14 days ago

  • Expiry date:

    2024-11-29

  • Startdate:

    2024-11-01

Advanced Practice Physiotherapist – Leading Private Hospital
Full Time / Permanent Role
South West Hertfordshire
£55,000 - £58,000 + Attractive Benefits Package
 
Health Recruit Network are delighted to be working with a leading healthcare provider in their search for a qualified Advanced Practice Physiotherapist to join their dedicated Rheumatology team. This is a full-time role, requiring flexibility to cover a varied shift pattern.
 
Candidates should ideally have:
 
  • Chartered Physiotherapist status or equivalent qualifications, with extensive post-qualification experience in musculoskeletal (MSK) practice, preferably within a specialist MSK or Extended Scope Practitioner role.
  • Postgraduate level qualifications or learning related to Physiotherapy/MSK, such as a Master’s degree or equivalent professional development in line with the multiprofessional framework for advanced practice.
  • Strong knowledge of CSP and HCPC Codes, including guidelines on best practices in rheumatology and MSK.
  • A comprehensive understanding of the Care Standards Act and Care Quality Commission (CQC) requirements.
 
Advanced Practice Physiotherapist - Key Responsibilities
  • Contribute to the Community Rheumatology and MSK service, supporting both individual and community health outcomes.
  • Build compassionate and respectful relationships with patients to provide effective, dignified care.
  • Continuously develop clinical knowledge, skills, and expertise to deliver high-quality treatments.
  • Communicate effectively with healthcare team members involved in patient care.
  • Act as a patient advocate, ensuring safeguarding and maintaining high standards of care.
  • Commit to enhancing the patient experience and overall quality of care.
  • Provide a range of treatment options within scope of practice, including independent prescribing and injection therapy as applicable.
  • Coordinate patient investigations such as imaging, blood tests, and nerve conduction studies to inform diagnosis and treatment plans.
  • Develop and maintain MSK protocols, including criteria for referrals to MSK triage services.
 
Advanced Practice Physiotherapist  - Benefits
  • We offer a competitive salary along with a comprehensive benefits package, including:
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (increasing with service)
  • Private pension and healthcare schemes, including coverage for pre-existing conditions
  • Discounts for friends and family on hospital services
  • Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay
  • Non-contributory life insurance
  • Access to wellbeing resources, staff rewards, and industry-leading training and development programs
This hospital is commutable from the following areas: Euston, Camden, Kilburn, Finchley, Watford, St Albans, Hemel Hempstead, Luton, High Wycombe, Harrow, Rickmansworth, Berkhamsted, Amersham, Hertford, and Milton Keynes

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