Advanced Practice Occupational Therapist / Physiotherapist (MSK Hands)

This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and forward thinking Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist to provide clinical leadership to the MSK AHP Hands team.
You will be part of a team committed to providing and developing a high performing service, working in close partnership with the clinical and MSK AHP leadership team.
This role will evaluate the current pathways in our service and recommend areas where this can be improved for both the patient and the effectiveness of the service.
We want to build on a culture of continuous learning and ensure that staff of all grades are given the opportunity to grow and develop through education and new experiences.
MSK AHP Clinical Services has a new five-year strategy for which clinical leadership across the system will be crucial. You will be given the opportunity to lead and will be supported in your continued development in the process., Accountable for the delivery of high-quality therapy care within a defined clinical area or pathway.
Responsible as a first-contact clinician in consultant outpatient clinics for diagnosing the condition, screening for serious pathology and either booking for surgery, referring to another consultant or referring for conservative treatment.
Responsible for providing expert clinical practice with advanced clinical reasoning and support to staff.
Provide clinical leadership to develop staff within the remit.
Lead evaluation and development of clinical practice within the specialism ensuring compliance with national and local guidelines and frameworks.
Develop the evidence base for practice through audit, clinical effectiveness and research activity and support.

You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
This is an exciting opportunity to join the MSK Care Group. The MSK Care Group provides a service for both inpatient and outpatient care for the entire adult population of Sheffield. The services include Orthopaedics, Rheumatology, Pain Management, Metabolic Bone, Hand Centre, MSK Therapy Services, PhysioWorks, Staff Physiotherapy Service and Podiatric Surgery.

NHS AfC: Band 8a
We are committed to helping our staff balance their work and home lives and ensure they feel supported, valued and appreciated so whilst you care for our patients and clients, we'll take care of you. We offer many different ways of helping staff including career development opportunities, flexible working, good annual leave and pension schemes , health and wellbeing packages and financial support systems. Joining the Trust also allows you access to a number of saving options via our salary sacrifice schemes and a wide range of discount opportunities with retailers and service providers.