Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist, Advanced Practitioner

This is an exciting opportunity to join our busy team as an Advanced Physiotherapist Practitioner. The role is 23 hours per week. The role will be based at Wansbeck General Hospital though the successful candidate may be required to work at other sites depending on service needs. There may a requirement to work as a First Contact Practice Physiotherapist (FCP); experience and accreditation as a First Contact Practice Physiotherapist (FCP) would be desirable, but not essential.

The successful applicant will assist in the planning, delivery and evaluation of the Physiotherapy and Clinical Assessment and Triage Service (CATS) provided within the Joint Musculoskeletal And Pain Service (JMAPS) in Northumberland. JMAPS CATS clinics are based at Hexham General Hospital, Wansbeck General Hospital, Alnwick Infirmary and Berwick Infirmary as well as some smaller community sites.

The post-holder will also supervise and coordinate the delegation of treatment tasks and other non clinical duties to qualified and unqualified staff. You must be organised and offer highly specialist advice e.g. case conferences, multi-disciplinary meetings, service planning and development meetings.

Driving licence is essential for this post.

Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the closing date once the required number of suitable applications have been received. All interviews will be in-person.