To act as an advanced physiotherapy clinical practitioner within the Orthopaedic Outpatient Consultant Clinics for designated orthopaedic specialty using advanced clinical reasoning skills to provide specialist support and advice to physiotherapy and other clinical staff whilst maintaining a caseload of highly complex patients referred to the service as an autonomous practitioner.
They will use advanced clinical decision making and expertise to guide and support treatment pathways ensuring the delivery of a clear pathway and rehabilitation plans.
1. To undertake as an advanced autonomous practitioner, comprehensive assessments of highly complex patients presenting with multiple pathologies, using advanced bio psychosocial clinical reasoning skills, expert knowledge of evidence-based practice, and
advanced rehabilitation expertise to interpret and analyse clinical and non-clinical facts,
which may include very personal, emotive or contentious information. Demonstrate critical awareness of knowledge in the field and at the interface between different specialties.
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.
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To demonstrate specialist musculoskeletal knowledge related to screening, assessment, investigation, triage and treatment, underpinned by theoretical knowledge or relevant practical experience.
1. To manage patients referred to the Orthopaedic specialty clinic for initial contact, assessment, clinical diagnosis and management; acting as a link clinician to support them through the clinical pathway.
