[Hiring] Advanced Physiotherapy Specialist @Ascenti Physio

Role Description

You will be a highly experienced physiotherapist with the ability to work independently and deliver the highest standards of clinical skills to patients. You will be responsible for delivering advanced musculoskeletal assessment, triage, and care to a varied caseload.

You will be responsible for referring patients into the most appropriate services within the agreed pathways, including referrals for:

• Appropriate imaging
• GP review for bloods/investigations
• Orthopaedics
• Rheumatology

As an Advanced Physiotherapist Specialist, you will be managed by an Area Manager and work within an Area team of other clinicians. You will be supported clinically by:

• Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner (APP) Lead
• Physiotherapy Development Lead (PDL)
• Clinical Performance Lead

Responsibilities

• Work as an autonomous advanced practitioner, providing and delivering neuromusculoskeletal virtual physiotherapy assessments and management plans in 20-minute appointments.
• Act independently to assess, analyse, and provide a clinical diagnosis for individual patients, including those presenting with complex conditions.
• Understand each patient’s needs and expectations, providing quality service irrespective of their backgrounds and/or beliefs.
• Demonstrate excellence in report writing and complete reports autonomously.
• Maintain up-to-date records in line with professional standards and Ascenti internal procedures.
• Identify and manage any risks to quality, with the support of your manager and APP lead.
• Work as part of a team and liaise with other physiotherapists internally.
• Communicate effectively with all stakeholders on relevant matters in line with Ascenti procedures.
• Ensure effective patient management and collaborate with clinical colleagues in private hospitals and community settings.
• This role profile is not exhaustive, and you may be directed to complete other tasks as required.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of neuromusculoskeletal symptomatology and evidence-informed practice.
• Demonstrate advanced clinical examination skills (virtually).
• Strong and accurate diagnostic skills from virtual assessments.
• Knowledge of medicines management, injection therapy options, and imaging options.
• Excellent communication skills, proven through positive feedback from patients.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage time efficiently.
• 5 years+ of post-graduate musculoskeletal physiotherapy practice experience.
• Experience using modern IT systems or software to support practice.
• Experience of working as a virtual Physiotherapist.
• Demonstrable experience in referring for appropriate diagnostics.
• Evidence of conducting initial assessments and prescribing advanced treatment plans.
• Experience working with a multidisciplinary team.
• Evidence of producing well-structured written documents or reports.
• BSc (hons) Physiotherapy degree of 2:2 or above or Pre-Reg Masters in Physiotherapy.
• Evidence of continued professional development.
• MSc degree in Physiotherapy / Advanced Practice.
• Working towards MSc in Advanced Practice.
• Demonstrable competence through accredited courses in imaging training.
• Full HCPC membership is essential.

Experience

• Professional standards: We care about doing the right thing by our people and everyone that we work with.
• Expectations to model the behaviours outlined in our Code of Conduct.
• Follow key principles and policies covering Safeguarding, Equality Diversity and Inclusion, Data Protection, and Risk Management.