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****New Advanced Practice Physiotherapy Opportunities****
An opportunity has arisen to apply for a new permanent Advanced Practitioner Physiotherapy (Band 7) posts in the Wishaw and Bellshill Integrated Rehabilitation Teams. The post holders will provide expert clinical leadership to Physiotherapists in integrated teams which comprise of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Assistant Practitioners, Senior Healthcare Support Workers and Occupational Therapy Assistants. While these posts are advertised on a full-time basis, applications from those looking for part-time hours are welcomed. A full valid UK driving license holder would be essential for this position to meet the needs of the service.
The post holder will be an autonomous expert clinician working as a clinical specialist, whilst managing a clinical caseload of highly complex patients through expert physiotherapy assessment, treatment planning, and discharge. Will be responsible for introducing new approaches to physiotherapy access and process increasing the focus on health promotion and self-management. The post holder will provide expert support and education for physiotherapists, health professionals, relatives, and carers within and out of the service.
The post holder will liaise with and refer to other social and health services to provide comprehensive patient management and optimise outcomes.
The post holder will be responsible for maintaining and improving all aspects of clinical governance, evidence-based practice, and quality assurance in the service area in conjunction with the care group lead. The post holder will implement research, audit and to develop a service that responds to national initiatives policies, and clinical governance.
The successful candidate will have achieved the following skills & attributes :
Registered Physiotherapist with valid UK HCPC Registration
Educated to/working towards/operating at Masters Level
Postgraduate expertise within speciality/area of practice that demonstrates the required breadth of knowledge required to lead safely, effectively and efficiently.
Comprehensive knowledge of clinical guidelines and standards within the speciality.
Advanced Specialist knowledge and experience of relevant conditions, pathology, policies and procedures associated with the speciality/area of practice ensuring that the level of expertise can be utilised to deliver leadership within speciality.
Evidence of application of advanced practice skills in speciality and applying clinical judgement.
Evidence of further developed knowledge and experience in management and/or leadership.
Further education/evidence of Continuous Professional Development in area of speciality including study days/courses/postgraduate qualification
The post holder will possess excellent team-working/leadership skills and have the ability to motivate and influence others and work using their own initiative
Excellent listening, communication, and interpersonal skills and effective time management skills
Working knowledge of basic information technology
To discuss the post in more detail please contact Cara Murray, Community Physiotherapist Lead for North Lanarkshire and Acting Deputy Head of Physiotherapy
email ; cara.murray@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk
If you have any queries regarding the application form or recruitment process
email: recruitment.lanarkshire@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk
Please note: we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the advert once a sufficient amount of applications are received.
Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage.
Whilst this advertisement may be for a specific post(s) in a particular location, applicants who are shortlisted for interview may be considered for similar vacancies in alternative locations.
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