MSK Advanced Practice Physiotherapist

The North Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent Integrated Musculoskeletal Service (NIMS) is seeking a part‑time (22.5 hrs) Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner. The post will be considered for a developmental Band 7 to Band 8a depending on skills and experience. The successful candidate must evidence advanced skills as a senior clinician caring for patients with musculoskeletal pain, be able to work autonomously, and should have a strong desire to expand knowledge and skills.

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• Undertake comprehensive assessment and diagnosis of complex patients with a wide variety of physical & emotional needs.
  
• Provide an initial differential diagnosis of a variety of MSK and spinal conditions and understand referral thresholds.
  
• Order and interpret investigations including MRI, NCS, bloods, etc.
  
• Support the delivery of structured interdisciplinary education for the team, providing day‑to‑day clinical support for physiotherapists and other health care professionals, both internal and external to the NIMS service.
  
• Collaborate closely with uni/multi‑disciplinary teams and agencies to address a range of care/support issues across the spectrum of MSK and pain conditions, preventing unnecessary hospital admissions and improving population health and wellbeing.
  
• Develop and deliver local and Trust‑wide projects.
  
• Work with operational and clinical leadership to develop clinical pathways and strengthen links with external partners and stakeholders.
  
• Perform joint injections as necessary – training will be provided.
  

Continuing Professional Development is essential and identified through annual appraisal. Clinical supervision is offered through group or individual supervision as appropriate. Join our motivated and ambitious team – we focus on supporting colleagues, developing talent and providing quality care.

Join us at our award‑winning NHS Trust, leading the way for innovative ways of working to improve the lives of local communities. Our Trust employs around 9,000 staff delivering physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke‑on‑Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including perinatal care, eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non‑clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow. We are ‘United in our Uniqueness’ and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity.