First Contact Practitioner Physiotherapist

First Contact Practitioner Physiotherapist - LoughboroughAre you an experienced Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist looking to work in the Primary Care setting as the first point of contact for patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed musculoskeletal conditions?Are you looking for opportunities to develop your clinical skills and knowledge as an enhanced practitioner with the autonomy to support people to get faster access to the right MSK care?We have opportunities for Band 7 MSK Physiotherapists to join the LLR First Contact Practitioner (FCP) Service on a fixed term contract for 12 months located within the Carillon Primary Care Network.We are looking for individuals who have a minimum of 5 years MSK experience and who are passionate about delivering exceptional quality of care enabling patients to access expert assessment and management of MSK conditions.FCP accreditation or evidence of relevant training in this field is desirable but not essential.You need to have excellent communication and organisational skills within this fast paced environment and be enthusiastic in promoting the profession within the multi-disciplinary team.The FCP team are excited to welcome new staff and can provide a supportive environment to help you to develop new clinical and leadership skills. You will be offered regular managerial and clinical supervision and will have access to peer support and advanced practitioners.We will consider part-time and full-time hours and can discuss flexible working to support work-life balance.Main duties of the jobTo provide clinical expertise and make decisions about the best course of action for patients care (including in relation to undifferentiated conditions) in order to establish a rapid and accurate diagnosis and management plan.Progress and request investigations to facilitate diagnosis and choice of treatment regime, understanding the information limitations derived from these and the relative sensitivity and specificity of particular diagnostic tests such as x-rays and blood tests, and interpret and act on results to aid diagnosis and the management plans of patients.Deliver programmes of supported patient self-management, in ways that facilitate behavioural change, optimise individuals' physical activity, mobility, fulfilment of personal goals and independence, and that minimise the need for pharmacological interventions.To maintain highly developed clinical knowledge/skills in order manage patients in a GP setting with the achievement of enhanced clinical outcomes.To frequently support the Operational Lead in the development and provision of an effective, efficient and high quality musculoskeletal First Contact Practitioner Service.To work collaboratively with GPs in order to improve and deliver high standards of MSK care to the patients.There will be opportunities to engage with continual professional development with support from the Operational Lead, senior clinical team and peers in order to develop and achieve clinical and professional objectives.About usLeicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health and learning disability services for people of all ages. Servicing more than 1 million people in Leicestershire and Rutland, our team of over 6,500 staff is committed to delivering high quality care.EEO statementWe actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups. #J-18808-Ljbffr