
A day in the life of an advanced physiotherapy practitioner
Today we hear from Sam, an Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner (APP) at Practice Plus Group MSK & Spinal Service, Lincolnshire.
Today we hear from Sam, an Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner (APP) at Practice Plus Group MSK & Spinal Service, Lincolnshire.
“I have worked for Practice Plus Group for more than five years. Since qualifying as a physiotherapist in 2010 I have worked in London teaching hospitals, private practice and with sports teams. I have also completed post-graduate qualifications in imaging interpretation and injection therapy.
“I have undertaken 18 months of internal and external training to develop from a senior physiotherapist to an APP. I have been supported and mentored by Practice Plus Group and the consultant physiotherapist working within our service to achieve this.
“As an APP, my main role is to decide – in collaboration with my patients – what is the best course of management for their presenting problem. This involves listening to their story; asking relevant questions and conducting an appropriate physical assessment to decide how best to proceed. This may involve:
“I place a great emphasis on education and explanation in order to help the patient understand the nature of their problem. Doing this allows them to fully participate in managing and improving their symptoms. I enjoy the problem solving aspect of my day-to-day job and I like meeting, and hopefully helping, a variety of different people.”
Job title | Location | Contract type | Schedule type | Closing date |
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Podiatrist – HMP Swinfen Hall | Bucks Physio and Podiatry in Health and Justice | Hospitals, Surgical Centres, MSK and Diagnostics | Permanent | 30 Jun 2023 |
Podiatrist – Wolverhampton | Bucks Physio and Podiatry in Health and Justice | Hospitals, Surgical Centres, MSK and Diagnostics | Permanent | 30 Jun 2023 |
Podiatrist – HMP Werrington | West Midlands HMYOI Werrington | Prison Healthcare | Permanent | 30 Jun 2023 |
Physiotherapist – HMP Eastwood Park – Fixed Term Contract | HMP Eastwood Park | Prison Healthcare | Fixed Term | 30 Jun 2023 |
Physiotherapist – HMP Highpoint | Suffolk HMP Highpoint | Prison Healthcare | Permanent | 30 Jun 2023 |
Physiotherapist – HMP Warren Hill and HMP Hollesley Bay | Suffolk HMP YOI Warren Hill | Prison Healthcare | Permanent | 30 Jun 2023 |
Self-Employed Physio – HMP Highpoint, Warren Hill & Hollesley Bay | Suffolk HMP YOI Warren Hill | Prison Healthcare | Self employed | 30 Jun 2023 |
Physiotherapist – HMP Altcourse | HMP Altcourse | Prison Healthcare | Permanent | 30 Jun 2023 |
Physiotherapist – HMP Isle of Wight | HMP IOW | Prison Healthcare | Permanent | 30 Jun 2023 |
Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner | Practice Plus Group MSK Buckinghamshire | Hospitals, Surgical Centres, MSK and Diagnostics | Permanent | 30 Jun 2023 |
Allied Healthcare Professional Inpatients – HMP Bullingdon | Thames Valley HMP Bullingdon | Prison Healthcare | Permanent | 8 Jun 2023 |
Occupational Therapist – Heathrow IRC | Heathrow IRC | Prison Healthcare | Permanent | 2 Jun 2023 |
Occupational Therapist – HMP Belmarsh | HMP Belmarsh | Prison Healthcare | Permanent | 1 Jun 2023 |
Occupational Therapist – HMP Thameside | HMP Thameside | Prison Healthcare | Permanent | 1 Jun 2023 |
Physiotherapy Manager | Practice Plus Group Hospital Plymouth | Hospitals, Surgical Centres, MSK and Diagnostics | Permanent | 31 May 2023 |