Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner
Listed on 2026-10-16
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Healthcare
Healthcare Nursing
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An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Advanced Practitioner Physiotherapist within our Orthopaedic Department based at Crosshouse Hospital
Hours36 hours per week
This post is offered on a permanent basis
UK Driving LicenceA UK driving licence is essential for this role.
What You Will DoAs an integral part of the Orthopaedic team, you will hold a self-generated caseload, incorporating patient diagnosis, assessment, and treatment, carrying out or requesting investigations when clinically indicated. Clinical caseload will be varied with emphasis on the management of wrist and hand conditions. You will lead on the development of new innovative clinical pathways and conduct clinical triage to ensure patients can access the right support from the right person at the earliest opportunity.
You will also act as an expert resource and have active involvement in Clinical Governance, Clinical Effectiveness and Research.
With advanced practice clinical skills in the assessment and management of Orthopaedic presentations, you will have appropriate postgraduate training or experience equivalent to a Masters Level, with proven leadership experience and an advanced knowledge of evidence based practice. It is essential that you possess a Diploma/MSc/BSc in Physiotherapy and are HCPC registered. You must have permission to work in the UK.
Car driver essential.
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If you want to find out more about the role, please contact Judith Reid, Consultant Physiotherapist in MSK, .
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