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The Fife Musculoskeletal (MSK) Physiotherapy has a growing reputation for its innovative and transformative philosophy. In keeping with this ethos the service continues to develop its new first contact physiotherapy service for its MSK General Practice Services.
We are looking to recruit an experienced and enthusiastic HCPC registered Physiotherapist to provide clinical expertise in an advanced practitioner role in General Practice and also to provide clinical and non-clinical leadership to our MSK physiotherapy staff. You will be expected to carry a clinical caseload at advanced practice level and be actively involved in influencing and implementing outpatient musculoskeletal service development. You will receive guidance in this role from the First Contact Clinical Lead Physiotherapist, Consultant Physiotherapist and the Advanced Practice Operational/Clinical MSK Service Leads.
You will be based across NHS Fife as the service requires. There will be opportunities to widen the role as an advanced practitioner in community, MSK and orthopaedic settings. Flexibility to travel around the Fife area is required depending on the needs of the service. You must have an excellent knowledge base regarding the management of musculoskeletal conditions and previous experience at highly specialist, clinical specialist or advanced practice physiotherapy level. Injection therapy and prescribing qualifications would be desirable, however training in these areas can be provided. Experience of education of undergraduates, junior staff and effective clinical leadership skills are essential. You will be motivated, possess excellent communication skills and have a willingness to be an active team player.
The promotion of a person-centred approach to patient care and staff development are central to our service improvement culture. We strive to provide a stimulating and learning working environment, with regular in-service training, peer review, mentorship and varied experiential opportunties. We actively encourage Continiung Professional Development (CPD), participation in service evaluations, clinical audits, and practice development networks.
For informal enquiries, please contact Louise Kellichan on 07900 161680.
A requirement of this post is to become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme Prior to appointment.
NHS Fife is legally obliged to ensure all its employees are legally entitled to work in the United Kingdom. All applicants are required to confirm their right to work in the UK in their application. If you are not a United Kingdom (UK), European Community (EC) or European Economic Area National please state the visa category under which you are legally entitled to work in the UK on your application form and the expiry date of your leave to remain in the UK.