Advanced Practitioner – Respiratory Physiotherapy - FNC+ (R3

Advanced Practitioner – Respiratory Physiotherapy - FNC+ (R3)

Join NHS Ayrshire & Arran as an autonomous expert clinician working in a clinical specialist role, managing a caseload of highly complex patients through expert physiotherapy assessment, treatment planning and discharge.

• Conduct expert physiotherapy assessment, treatment planning and discharge of complex patients.
• Introduce new approaches to physiotherapy access and process, emphasizing health promotion and self‑management.
• Provide expert support and education for physiotherapists, health professionals, relatives and carers.
• Liaise with and refer to other social and health services for comprehensive patient management and optimised outcomes.
• Maintain and improve all aspects of clinical governance, evidence‑based practice and quality assurance in partnership with the care group lead.
• Implement research and audit to develop services responding to national initiatives, policies and clinical governance.

• Registered Physiotherapist with valid HCPC Registration.
• Educated to or working towards a Masters level; postgraduate expertise within specialty/area of practice.
• Comprehensive knowledge of clinical guidelines and standards within the specialty.
• Advanced specialist knowledge and experience of relevant conditions, pathology, policies and procedures.
• Evidence of applying advanced practice skills and clinical judgement in specialty.
• Evidence of further developed knowledge and experience in management, leadership and ongoing CPD.
• Excellent teamwork, leadership, listening, communication, interpersonal skills and effective time management.
• Working knowledge of basic information technology.
• Ability to motivate, influence and work using own initiative.

• Member of relevant specialist interest group.
• Member of CSP.
• Multi‑disciplinary work experience.
• Research and audit experience.
• Supervision skills.

Permanent, Full‑time, 37 hours, 7‑day rota.

This role will be based in FNC within Kirklands – NHS L Hospital Headquarters.

Please contact Faith McCrea, Service Manager – faith.mc or Jessica Murphy, Recruitment Administrator – jessica.mu (include the job title and reference number in your email).