ESP MSK
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 06 Mawrth 2026 |
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| Cyflog: | £55,690.00 i £62,682.00 bob blwyddyn |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £55690.00 - £62682.00 a year |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 20 Mawrth 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Darlington, DL3 6HX |
| Cwmni: | NHS Jobs |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | C9439-2526-1558 |
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The Extended Scope Physiotherapist (ESP) will lead the assessment, management, and rehabilitation of patients presenting with acute soft-tissue injuries within A&E, Urgent Care, and associated MSK pathways. The role is designed to improve patient outcomes, streamline access to care, reduce unnecessary delays, and ensure patients are directed to the appropriate clinician first time. The postholder will operate at an advanced level of clinical practice, contributing to service redesign, pathway development, and governance. Key Responsibilities: 1. Clinical Assessment and Management Conduct advanced musculoskeletal assessments of acute soft-tissue injuries. Formulate and implement patient-centered treatment and rehabilitation plans. Deliver high-quality evidence-based physiotherapy interventions. Monitor patient progress and adapt treatment plans as appropriate. Provide self-management advice, including exercise, lifestyle, and psychological support as required. 2. Extended Scope Activities Request and interpret appropriate imaging (e.g., X-ray, MRI) to support diagnosis and management. Make timely referrals for urgent orthopaedic input when surgical intervention may be required. Order additional investigations as clinically indicated in line with professional guidelines. 3. Pathway Leadership and Service Development Support and contribute to the design, development, and implementation of new or improved MSK pathways. Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to ensure integrated, efficient care delivery. Promote right clinician first time principles, reducing unnecessary consultant appointments and improving patient flow. Contribute to audit, service evaluation, and quality improvement initiatives. Identify opportunities to optimise workforce skills and resource utilisation. 4. Governance, Safety, and Quality Ensure all care is delivered safely, adhering to Trust policies, professional standards, and regulatory requirements. Maintain accurate, contemporaneous patient records, including assessment, management, and outcomes. Participate in clinical governance meetings, audits, and service improvement initiatives. Provide mentorship and supervision to junior physiotherapists and other staff as required. Contribute to risk management and ensure compliance with safeguarding, infection control, and health and safety standards. 5. Education and Professional Development Maintain professional registration and participate in continuing professional development. Deliver training and education to colleagues, patients, and carers where required. Keep up to date with advances in musculoskeletal and physiotherapy practice. Support the dissemination of best practice and evidence-based interventions across the service. 6. Communication and Collaboration Establish effective communication with patients, carers, and multidisciplinary team members. Provide clear explanations of diagnoses, treatment plans, and self-management strategies. Act as a key liaison between physiotherapy, orthopaedics, A&E, and other relevant departments. Facilitate coordinated care across sites to ensure equity and consistency of service delivery. 7. Performance and Impact Deliver measurable improvements in patient access, waiting times, and pathway efficiency. Reduce unnecessary secondary care appointments and optimise consultant capacity. Contribute to Trust-wide targets for patient outcomes, flow, and productivity. Support data collection, audit, and reporting to demonstrate impact and continuous improvement. Person Specification: Registered Physiotherapist with HCPC registration. Extensive experience in musculoskeletal physiotherapy, with advanced clinical skills. Competence in extended scope practice, including imaging, referral, and independent management of acute injuries. Strong clinical decision-making and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and team-working abilities. Commitment to service improvement, evidence-based practice, and patient-centered care. Ability to work autonomously, manage complex caseloads, and prioritise effectively. Key Benefits of the Role: Opportunity to lead service redesign and influence pathway development. Work at the top of your scope, utilising advanced clinical skills. Direct impact on patient outcomes, safety, and experience. Participation in a dynamic, innovative, and supportive MSK team. Access to professional development and advanced training opportunities. Impact of the Role: By operating at an extended scope, the postholder will: Reduce waiting times and improve access to the right care first time. Divert the majority of soft-tissue injury patients away from unnecessary orthopaedic appointments. Streamline referral pathways and improve patient flow across the Trust. Ensure safe, high-quality, and consistent care across sites. Optimise workforce skills and system efficiency.