Band 8a Advanced Practitioner (APP) / First Contact Practitioner (FCP)
Barnet Hospital. Full-time / Part-time considered
We are seeking an experienced and motivated clinician to join our integrated First Contact Practitioner (FCP) and Advanced Practice team across Barnet and Enfield.
This is a developmental role, offering appointment as a trainee at Band 7 with a clear, supported pathway to Band 8a on completion of advanced practice and FCP competencies. Applicants who already meet Band 8a criteria will be appointed at Band 8a , with continued expectation to complete and evidence required competencies within our framework.
Our well-established model is fully integrated across primary and secondary care, with clinicians working across settings and building strong relationships with orthopaedic consultants and wider MDTs. This provides an excellent environment for developing advanced clinical skills and system-wide working.
The postholder will benefit from strong clinical leadership, working alongside our Advanced Practice Lead and FCP Lead, with access to supervision, mentorship, and structured development.
Key highlights:
Supported progression from Band 7 to Band 8a
Integrated primary–secondary care model
Opportunity to work across FCP and secondary care clinics
Strong links with orthopaedics and MDTs. Our APPs work in spinal, shoulder, hip and knee and foot and ankle clinics
Structured supervision and advanced practice development
If you are looking to progress your career within a supportive, forward-thinking service, we would love to hear from you.
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top
Therapy Services has a high profile within the Trust, being firmly committed to quality improvement, audit, service evaluation and improvement. We undertake yearly presentations of our achievements for the year; undertaking PDSA and QI projects to ensure we are delivering the most effective, safe and high quality service.
For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/
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