An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Physiotherapist to join our Hand, Wrist and Elbow Orthopaedic team.
We are looking for a Physiotherapist with specialist musculoskeletal (MSK) physiotherapy skills in management of upper limb conditions and a keen interest in developing their leadership skills and experience.
Ideally, you will have some evidence of leadership skills, service development experience, time management skills and excellent communication skills.
You will be located on a North Bristol NHS site.
1. To work as a Specialist Clinician alongside the Upper Limb Surgeon. This would involve working beyond the usual physiotherapy scope of practice in an Upper Limb Trauma & Orthopaedic Clinic.
2. This involves the clinical management of patients with elbow/ wrist & hand problems referred for a hospital outpatient opinion.
3. As an autonomous advanced physiotherapy practitioner, be responsible for the examination, assessment and further management of patients designated by a Consultant Shoulder / Upper Limb Surgeon within an outpatient setting.
4. Provide advanced assessment & patient management which includes listing for surgery, referring patient for further tests/investigations (e.g. blood, x-rays, scans, etc & to other healthcare professionals.
5. To liaise and work closely with Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeons and with other healthcare professionals, referring General Practitioners and Specialty and Divisional leads.
6. To communicate effectively with patients and carers, explaining complex information such as diagnosis, disease progression, prognosis and treatment/management options.
The successful post holder will be part of a dynamic, experienced team providing a high standard of clinical care to patients within the Orthopaedic service.
North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialties. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.
We commit to treating each patient as an individual with respect and dignity, aiming to deliver excellent clinical outcomes and a first-class experience for everyone who uses our services.
North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.
1. To work as a Specialist Clinician alongside the Upper Limb Surgeon. This would involve working beyond the usual physiotherapy scope of practice in an Upper Limb Trauma & Orthopaedic Clinic.
2. This involves the clinical management of patients with elbow/ wrist & hand problems referred for a hospital outpatient opinion.
3. As an autonomous advanced physiotherapy practitioner, be responsible for the examination, assessment and further management of patients designated by a Consultant Shoulder / Upper Limb Surgeon within an outpatient setting.
4. Provide advanced assessment & patient management which includes listing for surgery, referring patient for further tests/investigations (e.g. blood, x-rays, scans, etc & to other healthcare professionals.
5. To liaise and work closely with Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeons and with other healthcare professionals, referring General Practitioners and Specialty and Divisional leads.
6. To communicate effectively with patients and carers, explaining complex information such as diagnosis, disease progression, prognosis and treatment/management options.
To initiate and participate in audit, research and clinical effectiveness activities to develop professional practice and evaluate service delivery.
