Job summary
- Main area
- IPASS
- Grade
- Band 8a
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 30 hours per week
- Job ref
- 371-CHS1280
- Employer
- Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Finchampstead Surgery, 474 Finchampstead Road
- Town
- Wokingham
- Salary
- £59,798 - £67,020 per annum, pro-rata (Inc. of HCAS)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 08/07/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner in Spines (APP Spinal)
Band 8a
Job overview
Are you an experienced Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist who enjoys working in a dynamic multi-disciplinary team to provide high level support for patients presenting with a wide range of spinal pathology? If so, we have an incredible position waiting for you.
Step into a world of compassionate care and innovation as part of our forward-thinking team. You'll be at the forefront of providing evidence-based assessment and onward within a supportive team environment. IPASS is a specialist service whose key role is to facilitate stepped care between GPs and secondary care to provide effective, patient centred management of patients.
It is a Band 8a post, offered on a permanent, part-time basis (min 0.6 wte). It is appropriate for a candidate with a proven record of Advanced Level practice, or willingness to develop these skills alongside the ability to demonstrate exceptional assessment.
Consideration would be given to a band 7-8a development role dependent on experience and completion of appropriate competencies.
This position isn't just a job; it's a chance to learn, develop and work at the forefront of physical health motivating clients and healthcare professionals alike to achieve lasting change.
Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity - apply today and be part of a truly fantastic team with patient centred care at the heart of all they do!
Main duties of the job
• You will participate in triage for both spinal and pain patients referred into the IPASS service with support from the MDT where required, assimilating and gathering information to enable you to achieve this.
• You'll be responsible for conducting detailed assessment of spinal pathology as well as non MSK causes of pain including but not limited to rheumatology, neurology and chronic pain.
• Case discussion and presentation of patients to spinal orthopaedic consultants.
• Organisation of appropriate investigations to support diagnosis and onward management plan including blood tests and MRI
• Discussion of onwards management of patients in a compassionate and empathetic manner
• Participation in supervision and support for MSK colleagues
Working for our organisation
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’re committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we’re committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.
Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:
- Caring for and about you is our top priority
- Committed to providing good quality, safe services
- Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions
Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:
- Flexible working options to support work-life balance
- 27 days’ annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
- Generous NHS pension scheme
- Excellent learning and career development opportunities
- ‘Cycle to Work’ and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
- Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
- Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
- Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
- Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
- Free parking across Trust sites
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The “must haves” for this role:
1. High level clinical reasoning and MSK skills evidenced through an MSc or appropriate post graduate level courses
2. Ability to identify non MSK causes of symptoms
3. Excellent communication skills
4. Able to work flexibly around working patterns as required, and ability to travel independently between locations in Berkshire to fulfil the requirements and duties of the position
For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.
We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.
We’re committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.
We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please don’t hesitate to contact Gev Burton (IPASS and BLIS Service Manager) on: [email protected] who’ll be delighted to help.
Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.
Person specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential criteria
- Degree or equivalent in physiotherapy.
- MSc or formal post-graduate qualification relevant to specialist field or equivalent
- To have undertaken accredited courses which enable work to be performed at Advanced Practitioner level
- Significant Post-graduate training in the relevant specialist field: Highly developed specialist knowledge and skills underpinned by experience
- Proven track record of CPD in specialist area
- HCPC registered
Desirable criteria
- Ionising Radiation Medical Exposure Regulations (IRMER) training
- Additional training in the ordering and interpretation of radiology and haematological investigations
- Post-graduate management / Leadership course
- Member of the CSP
- Member of a specialist interest group i.e. Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner Network (APPN)
Previous Experience
Essential criteria
- Demonstrate clinical leadership within the Physiotherapy Department, including direct supervision and training of senior staff
- Ability to demonstrate substantial relevant experience working as a senior and highly specialist physiotherapist in the areas of musculoskeletal, orthopaedic and pain management
- Demonstrate a very high level of clinical reasoning skills and specialist knowledge
- Experience of complex case management
- Experience of instigating and interpreting investigations and initiating appropriate plans of care for patients
- Experience of formal and informal teaching to colleagues in the Physiotherapy Departments, other AHPs and GPs/Registrars
- Develop guidelines, pathways and policies relating to specialist field
Desirable criteria
- Experience working directly alongside Consultants and GPs
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential criteria
- Expert Knowledge of pathology, assessment, diagnosis and management in the specialist fields of orthopaedics, rheumatology and pain
- Excellent inter-personal and communication skills
- Understanding of relevant National policies and guidelines relevant to the area
- Evidence of own self development through PDP
- Evidence of appraising staff
- Knowledge of critical appraisal
- Ability to work in isolation independently and autonomously
- Excellent clinical reasoning and decision-making skills
- Knowledge and evidence of Audit and Research
- Excellent Presentation Skills
- Appropriate IT skills
- Ability to develop others via CPD/PDP/In-Service training/presentations
- Excellent written communication skills, to ensure information is understood by patients, referrers and other appropriate health care professionals.
- Exceptional time management, prioritisation and organisation skills
- Able to maintain judgement under pressure
Desirable criteria
- Ability to lead a team
Additional Requirements
Essential criteria
- Understanding of clinical governance and its relevance to this speciality
- Proven clinical leadership ability
- Drive and enthusiasm for clinical excellence and clinical development of the team
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Disclosure and Barring Service clearance
- Occupational health clearance
- Car driver/ able to travel between locations.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Ginevra Burton
- Job title
- IPASS and BLIS Service Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01189324610
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