Job summary
We
are looking for an Advanced First Contact Physiotherapist to join our
established Physiotherapy team within the Christchurch Primary Care Network.
As a network we
support a population of 49,000 patients from different cultural and social
backgrounds.
The First Contact Physiotherapist will provide clinical expertise and make decisions about the best course of action for
patients' care.
Main duties of the job
- 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 tests diagnostic services such as x-rays and blood test, 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.
About us
The Christchurch Primary Care Network (PCN) which is a
group of GP practices based in Christchurch (Highcliffe Medical Centre,
Farmhouse Surgery, Christchurch Medical Centre and Stour).
We collaborate to improve services for patients by giving
patients better access and by treating a broader range of health conditions.
Working within the Christchurch PCN, you will be rewarded
with a competitive salary and you will be eligible for the NHS pension scheme.
Job description
Job responsibilities
-
Takes
professional responsibility as a first-contact physiotherapist, with high-level
decision-making and clinical-reasoning skills to assess, diagnose and triage of
patients.
-
Manages a complex
caseload (including patients with long-term conditions, co-morbidities and
multi-factorial needs),
-
Leads, manages
and contributes to service delivery,
-
Accountable for
decisions and actions via HCPC registration, supported by a professional
culture of peer networking/review and engagement in evidence-based practice
-
Streamlines
pathway of care by providing a responsive service so that patients receive
timely access to care
-
Ensures care is
proactive, preventive in focus and population based, with an emphasis on early
intervention
-
Provides care
which is tailored to the individual needs. This would include, appraising the
impact of individuals' clinical status on their general health, well-being,
employment status (including in relation to function, physical activity,
mobility and independence
-
Supports patients
to set their own goals and be confident in their approach to self-management
-
Communicates
effectively and appropriately with patients and carers complex and sensitive
information regarding diagnosis, pathology and prognosis.
- Uses a range
of clinical skills which may include;
- o
non-medical
independent prescribing
- o
joint / soft
tissue injections
- o
joint aspirations
-
Provides learning
opportunities for the whole multi professional team within primary care.
-
Works with MDT to
develop more effective and streamlined clinical pathways and services.
-
Exercises
professional judgement, making, justifying and taking responsibility for
decisions in unpredictable situations, including in the context of
incomplete/contradictory information.
-
Manages
interactions in complex situations, including with individuals with particular
psychosocial and mental health needs and with colleagues across the primary
care team, sectors and settings.
Job description
Job responsibilities
-
Takes
professional responsibility as a first-contact physiotherapist, with high-level
decision-making and clinical-reasoning skills to assess, diagnose and triage of
patients.
-
Manages a complex
caseload (including patients with long-term conditions, co-morbidities and
multi-factorial needs),
-
Leads, manages
and contributes to service delivery,
-
Accountable for
decisions and actions via HCPC registration, supported by a professional
culture of peer networking/review and engagement in evidence-based practice
-
Streamlines
pathway of care by providing a responsive service so that patients receive
timely access to care
-
Ensures care is
proactive, preventive in focus and population based, with an emphasis on early
intervention
-
Provides care
which is tailored to the individual needs. This would include, appraising the
impact of individuals' clinical status on their general health, well-being,
employment status (including in relation to function, physical activity,
mobility and independence
-
Supports patients
to set their own goals and be confident in their approach to self-management
-
Communicates
effectively and appropriately with patients and carers complex and sensitive
information regarding diagnosis, pathology and prognosis.
- Uses a range
of clinical skills which may include;
- o
non-medical
independent prescribing
- o
joint / soft
tissue injections
- o
joint aspirations
-
Provides learning
opportunities for the whole multi professional team within primary care.
-
Works with MDT to
develop more effective and streamlined clinical pathways and services.
-
Exercises
professional judgement, making, justifying and taking responsibility for
decisions in unpredictable situations, including in the context of
incomplete/contradictory information.
-
Manages
interactions in complex situations, including with individuals with particular
psychosocial and mental health needs and with colleagues across the primary
care team, sectors and settings.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc or equivalent in Physiotherapy
- HCPC Registered
Experience
Essential
- Have a minimum of three years of musculoskeletal experience.
- Have recent experience of working at a senior clinical level within FCP, Core MSK Physiotherapy or Interface roles
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc or equivalent in Physiotherapy
- HCPC Registered
Experience
Essential
- Have a minimum of three years of musculoskeletal experience.
- Have recent experience of working at a senior clinical level within FCP, Core MSK Physiotherapy or Interface roles
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).