Job summary
You will provide advanced
clinical assessment, diagnosis and management of MSK presentations within the
Primary Care Network, for Bampton Medical Practice.
As an Advanced Practitioner,
you will help reduce GP workload through autonomous practice, clinical triage,
management planning, patient education and appropriate referral, aligned with
Practice priorities.
Main duties of the job
Clinical Practice:Undertake comprehensive
advanced clinical assessment, diagnosis and management of patients presenting
with MSK conditions.
Provide evidence based
treatment plans including exercise prescription, hands on therapy where appropriate, education and
self management strategies.
Identify red flags and serious pathology,
promptly referring to GP or secondary care.
Order and interpret diagnostic investigations within scope (e.g. Xray, MRI, ultrasound)
Manage complex patients, exercising advanced clinical reasoning and
autonomous decision making.
Patient Management:Act as a first point of
contact for MSK issues, providing timely and effective care.
Develop personalised care plans and explain conditions in a patient centred manner.
Ensure high-quality of consultation notes
into patients records.
Collaboration and Multi Disciplinary Work:Work collaboratively with
GPs, the wider practice team to optimise care pathways.
Provide specialist advice to colleagues and contribute to MDT discussions.
Service Development & Governance:Participate in quality
improvement, audit, clinical governance and service evaluation.
Support development and implementation of protocols, pathways and best
practice guidelines.
Compliance & Standards:Adhere to HCPC and CSP
professional standards, practice/PCN policies and national clinical guidance.
About us
About Us
We are a Practice of 9000
patients in Bampton, West Oxfordshire. We serve the community of Bampton and
surrounding villages. Approx 1/3 of our patients are in the nearby town of
Carterton, where we have a branch surgery to serve the local community. We are
in a beautiful location, nestled between the Cotswolds to the west and Oxford
to the east.
Our Practice vision
To be a trusted and valued GP
practice for our local communities, where patients feel listened to, cared for,
and supported to live healthier lives.
Our Practice mission
We provide safe, caring GP
services for our local communities. We believe in knowing our patients,
listening carefully, and providing continuity of care wherever possible, while
delivering care and treatment that is evidence-based and in line with current
clinical guidance.
We work as a team to ensure
our patients can access the right care, at the right time, in a supportive
environment.
Our Practice values
- Patient-centered care
- Continuity of care
- Safety and quality
- Community focus
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Description
Main Responsibilities
Clinical Practice
Undertake comprehensive
advanced clinical assessment, diagnosis and management of patients presenting
with MSK conditions.
Provide evidencebased
treatment plans including exercise prescription, handson therapy where appropriate, education and
selfmanagement strategies.
Identify red flags and serious pathology,
promptly referring to GP or secondary care.
Order and interpret diagnostic investigations within scope (e.g. Xray, MRI, ultrasound)
Manage complex patients, exercising advanced clinical reasoning and
autonomous decisionmaking.
Patient Management
Act as a first point of
contact for MSK issues, providing timely and effective care.
Develop personalised care plans and explain conditions in a patientcentered manner.
Ensure high-quality of consultation notes
into patients records.
Collaboration and MultiDisciplinary Work
Work collaboratively with
GPs, the wider practice team to optimise care pathways.
Provide specialist advice to colleagues and contribute to MDT discussions.
Service Development & Governance
Participate in quality
improvement, audit, clinical governance and service evaluation.
Support development and implementation of protocols, pathways and best
practice guidelines.
Teaching & Leadership
Provide informal training,
mentoring, and supervision to colleagues and trainees within the Practice.
Contribute to education and training initiatives within the practice.
Compliance & Standards
Adhere to HCPC and CSP
professional standards, practice/PCN policies and national clinical guidance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Description
Main Responsibilities
Clinical Practice
Undertake comprehensive
advanced clinical assessment, diagnosis and management of patients presenting
with MSK conditions.
Provide evidencebased
treatment plans including exercise prescription, handson therapy where appropriate, education and
selfmanagement strategies.
Identify red flags and serious pathology,
promptly referring to GP or secondary care.
Order and interpret diagnostic investigations within scope (e.g. Xray, MRI, ultrasound)
Manage complex patients, exercising advanced clinical reasoning and
autonomous decisionmaking.
Patient Management
Act as a first point of
contact for MSK issues, providing timely and effective care.
Develop personalised care plans and explain conditions in a patientcentered manner.
Ensure high-quality of consultation notes
into patients records.
Collaboration and MultiDisciplinary Work
Work collaboratively with
GPs, the wider practice team to optimise care pathways.
Provide specialist advice to colleagues and contribute to MDT discussions.
Service Development & Governance
Participate in quality
improvement, audit, clinical governance and service evaluation.
Support development and implementation of protocols, pathways and best
practice guidelines.
Teaching & Leadership
Provide informal training,
mentoring, and supervision to colleagues and trainees within the Practice.
Contribute to education and training initiatives within the practice.
Compliance & Standards
Adhere to HCPC and CSP
professional standards, practice/PCN policies and national clinical guidance.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc / Degree in Physiotherapy
- Registered with HCPC
- HEE Advanced Practice capability training
- Injection therapy qualification
- Advanced autonomous assessment and clinical reasoning
Desirable
- MSc / PgCert in Advanced Practice
- Diagnostic imaging interpretation
- Experience teaching/supervising clinical staff
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in MSK assessment and management
Desirable
- Experience in Primary Care, PCN or First Contact Physio roles
Other
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong organisational skills, ability to work independently
- Experienced with EMIS clinical system
Desirable
- Experience presenting at clinical meetings or audit
- Leadership in service improvement
- Audit/data interpretation skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc / Degree in Physiotherapy
- Registered with HCPC
- HEE Advanced Practice capability training
- Injection therapy qualification
- Advanced autonomous assessment and clinical reasoning
Desirable
- MSc / PgCert in Advanced Practice
- Diagnostic imaging interpretation
- Experience teaching/supervising clinical staff
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in MSK assessment and management
Desirable
- Experience in Primary Care, PCN or First Contact Physio roles
Other
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong organisational skills, ability to work independently
- Experienced with EMIS clinical system
Desirable
- Experience presenting at clinical meetings or audit
- Leadership in service improvement
- Audit/data interpretation skills
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).