Advanced MSK Physiotherapist

Our service priorities include research and education and we are proud of our close links with local Universities including Birmingham and Keele. We support post-graduate ACP apprentices and MACP placements in partnership with the University of Birmingham. Staff development is a priority with 3.5 hours ring-fenced weekly for supervision, mandatory training and self-directed learning activity. We hope to offer choice and flexibility to our complex local population, support the NHS Green Agenda and reduce barriers to help our patients access high quality care., You will work as a lead clinician planning, delivering, evaluating and developing musculoskeletal (MSK) care with a focus on managing patients with persistent MSK pain as part of the Pain Service MDT or within an FCP role alongside colleagues from the SWB MSK Service.

You will help to create and promote a culture of learning, acting as a mentor and playing an active role in the supervision, assessment and education of peers, MDT colleagues, support workers and students.

You will undertake continuous personal professional development across the 4 pillars of practice - clinical, leadership/management, education, and service evaluation/research demonstrating Level 7 in the clinical pillar and working towards Level 7 in the other pillars.

You will identify opportunities to promote fitness and wellbeing among patients, Trust employees and the general public, making every contact count, providing added value, promoting function and reducing musculoskeletal sickness absence.

You will undertakeevidence based audit and research activity to further develop MSK practice, making and acting upon recommendations for changes in practice to improve service delivery and outcomes

You will liaise with the Consultant Physiotherapists, ACP Lead and Operational Leads to streamlined patient-centered MSK Care across the integrated NHS Trust and local community

You will be expected to demonstrate that you have undertaken development across the 4 pillars of advanced practice including relevant experience and education to underpin Level 7 capability in the Clinical Pillar. Candidates are required to have a minimum of 5 years post-registration experience of which 3 are within MSK to meet the requirements of the FCP Roadmap. Previous NHS experience is also essential and experience across different healthcare sectors will be an advantage. These criteria will be used as part of the shortlisting process.

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWBT) is an integrated careorganisation with a budget of approximately £600 million and over 7,000 staff. Diversity and social care is at the core of what we do as the Trust provides Community and Acute Services to over half a million people in an urban centre that demands massive regeneration and has substantial premature mortality.

Our new acute hospital, the Midland Metropolitan University Hospital (MMUH), opens in 2024 and will provide care to our local population from first class, purpose-built premises.As a result, the base of this role may change to MMUH from 2024 (or beyond). If this is applicable to your role, you will be informed during the recruitment process and continuing your application with this understanding.The development of the new hospital will play an important role in the regeneration of the wider area and in improving the lives of local people and reducing health inequalities.

We have three newly emerging strategic objectives:
1. Our People - to cultivate and sustain happy, productive and engaged staff
2. Our Patients - to be good or outstanding in everything we do
3. Our Population - to work seamlessly with our partners to improve live