First Contact Physiotherapy Practitioner

4 weeks ago

Bury, United Kingdom Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

Following the successful launch of our Musculoskeletal (MSK) First Contact Practitioner (FCP) service in Bury, we are looking to recruit additional band 6 and band 7 Physiotherapists. As an FCP you will be expected to provide expert screening; assessment; and diagnosis for patients presenting with MSK conditions.

You will be part of a large integrated physiotherapy service, delivering FCP clinics within primary care locations. Our mixed model of band 6,7 and 8a staff is designed to support musculoskeletal clinicians in primary care as well as provide a resilient framework for the future of FCP delivery. This is a fantastic environment for the knowledge and skill development in the MSK field.

We are looking for confident, enthusiastic physiotherapists with experience of working within an NHS MSK setting. You will be working towards level 7 learning within MSK.

Due to the independent nature of FCP work, strong leadership skills and the ability to work within interdisciplinary teams is paramount. You will have a lead role in service development and evaluation.

Main duties of the job

Expertly assess, treat, and manage patients in FCP clinics Provide clinical expertise and make decisions about the best course of action for patient care (including in relation to undifferentiated conditions). Provide early self-care advice and support lifestyle changes Ensure appropriate onward referral or signposting Provide clinical supervision and teaching for both primary care and physiotherapy colleagues Form close working relationships with primary care colleagues through attending practice meetings, GP mentoring, delivering MDT training Provide cover across the primary care networks which will involve travel between the practices and other venues to help fulfil the role. Participate in pathway development, service improvement, audit and evaluation

About us

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives. As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team. In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website:

In line with the Trusts Single Equality Scheme we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, religion, marital status, social back ground or trade union membership. However, as members of ethnicity minority groups and individuals with disabilities are currently under-represented at this level of post, we would encourage applications from members of these groups. Appointment will be based on merit alone.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Degree in physiotherapy (or equivalent) HCPC registration Evidence of relevant post graduate training in clinical skill/assessment relative to speciality. Willingness to undertake training in specialist area to Masters level

Desirable

Formal Leadership Training

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Appropriate post-registration experience at senior level Specialist knowledge to underpin relevant clinical skills/practice particularly clinical features of FCP patients Audit experience Contribution to staff and service development Good working knowledge of Clinical Governance Experience of team management / leadership

Desirable

Experience of lone working in the community

Skills and Abilities

Essential

Advanced clinical reasoning skills Presentation skills Basic understanding of computers and their applications

Personal and Professional

Essential

Able to work within stressful environment

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