Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner; Upper Limb; Band 8a

Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner (Upper Limb) (Band 8a)

An exciting opportunityveloped to join our dynamic orthopaedic team as an
Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner (APP)specialising in
shoulder and elbow conditions
, working 30 hours per week.

As an APP, you will work autonomously and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, delivering expert assessment, diagnosis, and ave management of complex musculoskeletal presentations. You will play a pivotal role in shaping and leading the shoulder and elbow pathway across Airedale and Skipton sites, working closely  orthopaedic consultants and therapy colleagues.

This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to service development, clinical education, and research while delivering high-quality, patient-centred care. You'll be part of a supportive and forward-thinking team committed to innovation and excellence.

To find out more or arrange an informal chat, contact:
Kieran Duxbury - MSK & Pelvic Health Physiotherapy Operational Manager
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Main duties of the job

The post holder will:

• Work closely with medical and nursing Orthopaedic colleagues to ensure high quality patient care.
• Be accountable for the quality and safety of advanced and highly skilled assessment and Management of patients with a variety of complex, acute and chronic orthopaedic presentations.
• Have a key role in promoting the integration of physiotherapy services within an orthopa surgical context fentisher.
• Be prepared to work flexibly in terms of time and workload to meet service needs.
• Be professionally accountable but will have access to clinical supervision from a senior clinical practitioner.
• Take a role in overseeing the physiotherapy rehabilitation of patients presenting with more comax shoulder & elbow problems.
• To oversee the development of the physiotherapy provision for shoulder & elbow pathologies across the trusts patch.

We are delighted to offer a wide range of benefits to employees including:

• Cycle to Work
• Travel Scheme
• Childcare Vouchers with Salary Sacrifice
• Onsite Nursery
• Buying and Selling Annual Leave
• Car Leasing
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee Health and Wellbeing
• Extensive Reward Scheme
• Counselling Service
• Financial packages including Vivup and Wagestream
• Staff Networks, Enable, Rainbow, Gender, Race Equality Ecoaware & Admin Network.

Our values:

We understand that it's down to the hard work, effort andומרים dedication of our staff that makes a difference, effective and caring. Our values are part of our DNA.

• Committed to Quality des Care
• Compassion
• Working together for patients
• Improving Lives
• Everyone Counts
• Respect and Dignity

Got questions before you apply, please contact the recruiting manager to find out more.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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Advanced interessische Physiotherapy Practitioner (APP) in the Shoulder and Elbow Service, you will:

• Work autonomously at an advanced clinical level, delivering expert assessment, diagnosis, and management of patients with complex shoulder and elbow conditions.
• Lead on the development and delivery of high-quality, evidence-based care pathways in collaboration with orthopa muscular consultants and the wider multidisciplinary team.
• Provide clinical leadership and supervision to physiotherapy colleagues, supporting service development and professional growth.
• Contribute to service evaluation, audit, and research to ensure continuous improvement and alignment with national guidance poz best practice.
• Actively participate in teaching and training across the team and wider service, promoting a culture of learning and excellence.
• Support the integration of physiotherapy within orthopaedic services, ensuring seamless patient care across Airedale and Skipton sites.
• Champion patient-centred care, ensuring safety, dignity, and high standards are maintained at all times.

• Degree or equivalent pre-registration award in physiotherapy
• Degree or vivre pari pre-registration award in physiotherapy
• MSc in an appropriate related area or equivalent level of training.
• Certificate in Managing Health Services or equivalent
• Member of relevant Professional special interest groups/organizations
• Completion of course in Professional Practice education
• Qualification in Independent Prescribing
• Qualification in the administration of joint and soft tissue injections.
• Completion of additional training at master's level.
• Completion of IRMER training
• Surgical consent training

• Able to access multiple sites across Airedale NHS Foundation Trust

• Significant post registration experience and significant experience working at band 7 level
• Special clinical interest in shoulder and elbow - demonstrated by membership of regional and national SIG and ongoing specific CPD.
• Experience of instigating and interpreting investigations and initiating appropriate plans of care for patients.
• Experience of multidisciplinary team working
• Experience of multidisciplinary guideline development,…