Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner
| Posting date: | 01 April 2026 |
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| Salary: | £57,528.00 to £64,750.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £57528.00 - £64750.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 April 2026 |
| Location: | London, SE13 6LH |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | C9197-26-0304 |
Summary
JOB PURPOSE The post holders key responsibility is to work autonomously as an Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner (APP) and Physiotherapist on behalf of LGT. The APP is a highly experienced clinician who independently manages a significant and highly specialised clinical caseload. Areas of work might include the Musculoskeletal Community Assessment, Triage and Treat Service (MCATS) based at UHL, the MSK physiotherapy departments based at Queen Elizabeth or Lewisham hospital, or other areas as required. APP staff provide clinical leadership to physiotherapy staff working in the musculoskeletal outpatient team. To achieve this, the post holder works in close collaboration with the Physiotherapy Outpatient Team Lead (as applicable), and APP colleagues. The post holder assists in leading a rolling programme of education, clinical evaluation, audit and research across the speciality. 7-day working for Therapies is under development within the Trust and the post holder may be required to undertake a different working pattern, including weekends, in the future. Staff working in UCC will be required to work weekends. KEY RELATIONSHIPS Physiotherapy B7 Outpatient pathway Leads, Rheumatology consultants, A&E Clinical Lead Consultants, Trauma & Orthopaedic Consultants, Patient Management Centres in all Boroughs, Local Commissioners, L&G Information Department, Senior Therapists in Occupational Therapy / Speech and Language Therapy / Dietetics, All Physiotherapy Staff Working in Musculoskeletal Pathway, ESP staff working in MCATS services in Community, Nursing Leads in associated specialities, Referring Hospitals, Social Services, Community Services, GPs, Voluntary Services, Academic Institutions, Musculoskeletal Specialists external to L&G. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES CLINICAL 1 To be responsible for the delivery of advanced physiotherapy clinics, working autonomously. 2 To use advanced clinical reasoning skills and skills beyond the scope of Physiotherapy ie requesting x-rays, MRI, US scans and blood tests, to aid diagnosis and plan management of patients. 3 To act as a source of expertise in the management of musculoskeletal conditions and provide an advisory service to patients, other ESPs, senior Physiotherapists, other healthcare professionals, GPs and consultants. 4 To be involved in triaging of referrals as required. 5 To be an autonomous practitioner and an expert clinician in the assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management of patients. 6 To develop and maintain skills required to work at a level beyond the scope of practice of Physiotherapy. This includes referring patients for x-rays, blood tests, MRI scans, ultrasound scans blood tests etc. Where applicable, to be skilled and competent in injection therapy and independent prescribing. Please read the attached job description for full details