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The Fife Musculoskeletal (MSK) Physiotherapy and Advanced Practice Orthopaedic team has a growing reputation for innovation and its transformative philosophy. In keeping with this ethos we have developed two new and exciting Advanced practice Physiotherapist roles in collaboration with our Orthopaedic Service.
We are looking to recruit two experienced and enthusiastic HCPC registered Physiotherapists to provide expert clinical management within its Advanced Practice Orthopaedic Outpatient Service. You will be expected to work autonomously and carry a complex clinical caseload at advanced practice level and liaise with service managers, orthopaedic and rheumatology consultants, General Practitioners, nurse practitioners and physiotherapists to provide, monitor and develop an integrated advanced practice Orthopaedic physiotherapy provision. These roles will work within orthopaedic outpatient and general practice settings.
You will be expected to work across NHS Fife. The advanced practice roles are expected to expand in Fife over the next few years and 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/orthopaedic conditions and previous practical experience at highly specialist or advanced practice physiotherapy level in the area of musculoskeletal physiotherapy is desirable.
Injection therapy experience, proven ability to teach undergraduates and junior staff and evidence of effective clinical leadership are all 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 Continuing Professional Development (CPD), participation in service evaluations, clinical audits, and practice development networks. You will also be well supported by our wider team of experienced Lead Advanced Practice MSK Physiotherapists, MSK Physiotherapy Operational Lead, Lead First Contact Physiotherapist and a Consultant Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist.
For informal enquiries, please contact Mark Fargie, MSK operational lead Physiotherapist mark.fargie@nhs.scot or Tel. 01383 623623 ext 22248.
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. If you are not a United Kingdom (UK) or Irish National, you are required to confirm your right to work in your application.