Advanced MSK Practitioner

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team of Advanced Practitioners in a split role between the MSK Coastal Assessment Service and local primary care providers as a First Contact Practitioner (FCP).
We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated Advanced Practitioner (AP) who is passionate about delivering excellent clinical management to patients presenting to our MSK services. The AP role within MSK Coastal is varied and will include First Contact Physiotherapy, MSK interface triage, advanced MSK assessment /treatment and physiotherapy sessions, as well as clinical supervision and development of staff within our integrated MSK services. Candidates would need to be open to working across the Coastal West Sussex Region as we do operate clinics out of satellite sites and local GP practices, as well as Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital.
We will consider candidates with less AP experience for a Band 7 developmental role where structured support would be given to upskill and gain AP competencies.
There is potential for additional hours should this be required., To accept responsibility for a designated clinical caseload with a range of complex musculoskeletal conditions (including patients with long term conditions, co-morbidities and multi-factorial needs).
-To demonstrate specialist physical skills inclusive of dexterity, co-ordination and sensory skills to carry out physiotherapy assessment and intervention including manual physiotherapy techniques
and therapeutic handling.
-Take a lead role in the comprehensive assessment of patients presenting with complex acute and chronic musculoskeletal conditions utilising advanced practice and clinical reasoning skills.
-Determine diagnosis and formulate individualised management and treatment plans, using a wide range of treatment skills / options to formulate a specialised and progressive programme of care.
-Participate in the screening, assessment and referring of patients to other services through the triage process.
-Maintain and develop own clinical and professional knowledge, skills and competence.
-To manage risk in unpredictable, uncertain situations to uphold patient safety, including by referring onto other team members and to specialist services, as needed.
-Participate in benchmarking and audit activities as an essential part of developing clinical effectiveness, monitoring professional standards and lead by example in the process of developing, implementing and maintaining clinical standards within area.
At the heart of how we operate is our Trust values:
+ Compassionate Care
+ Working Together,
+ Achieving Ambitions
+ Delivering Excellence
Our values are fundamental to the high-quality care we provide to the people who need us. We are proud to be a community that cares, delivering our services as a team whilst supporting our employees as individuals.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer that actively promotes equality and challenges discrimination. We embrace and celebrate diversity, encouraging applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from candidates with an ethnically diverse heritage, those with disabilities, and individuals identifying as part of the LGBTQIA+ community. Our aim is to grow a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve.
We strive to create an environment where every individual is valued and respected. Our recruitment process is designed to support candidates who require reasonable adjustments and to accommodate the needs of applicants.
This post may close earlier than the published closing date if sufficient applications are received.
Correspondence relating to this vacancy will be conducted electronically, please ensure you check your emails, including your junk folder. If you have not heard from us within two weeks please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

The right candidate will be expected to deliver a high standard of patient-centred care, with a compassionate, friendly and approachable attitude, excellent team-working, communication and organisational skills.
The successful candidate will support the development and promotion of a positive and dynamic culture. You will be required to provide support and training to clinical staff and students.
Your application should demonstrate evidence of advanced/extended skill or work towards achieving these, with extensive experience of MSK physiotherapy. This may include experience with advanced physiotherapy skills, investigations, making referrals, injection therapy, independent prescribing , ultrasonography or working in primary care.

We are the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex. Our 6,000 staff serve a population of 1.3 million providing essential medical, nursing, and therapeutic care to adults and children.
Our Trust vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community, helping people plan, manage, adapt to changes in their health, supporting avoidable hospital admissions and reducing hospital stay times.
We have opportunities for everyone across our wide variety of services including medical, clinical, support and corporate services.
Why work for us?
+ Positive 2022 NHS Staff Survey results, scoring highly in compassionate culture & leadership, and staff wellbeing support

+ Supportive flexible working patterns such as: part time, flexi time, annualised hours, and flexi retirement options
+ Excellent training and development opportunities
+ Research opportunities
+ Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove and Brighton
+ Thriving BAME, Disability and Wellbeing, LGBT+ and Religion and Belief staff networks
+ Level 3 accredited Disability Confident Leader, committed to creating inclusive workplaces
+ Veteran Aware Trust, achieving accreditation from Veterans Covenant Healthcare Alliance (VCHA)
+ Located in stunning Sussex, with easy access to the South Downs and the coast
+ Access to a wide range of benefits and discounts for NHS staff