Job summary
York City PCN is delighted to
offer a great opportunity for a highly motivated and experienced
Physiotherapist who wishes to develop their career within an exceptional
primary care environment. The role is equivalent to band 7 or 8a based on experience working with patients who have a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions.
This is an exciting time to
develop an integrated MSK service within an organisation which has a track
record of successfully growing and developing new and unique roles in primary
care.
Our aim is to have a first
contact physiotherapy service for all MSK presentations. The role will
complement our current multi-disciplinary team as we seek to build upon the
high-quality service that we already deliver to our local population.
Main duties of the job
We seek a friendly, efficient
and determined candidate with experience in the diagnosis and management of a
wide range of MSK conditions.
Consulting with patients in
an empathetic, motivational way based on the latest available evidence will be
a vital part of the job.
The post holder will have
excellent interpersonal skills and be expected to provide leadership and
collaborate with all other clinicians working within the network. An ability to
embrace new ways of working including telephone and video consultations
alongside traditional face to face contacts is an essential requirement.
About us
City of York Primary Care Network (PCN) is made up of 3 Practices covering 6 surgeries in the centre of York. The PCN population is approximately 53,000 patients.
City of York PCN strives to provide excellent, personalised care across all of its surgeries. You will work as a valued member of the team to develop collaborative working across its sites and help to provide fluidity between Secondary and Primary care services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work
as an independent, advanced practitioner providing a high standard of
specialist assessment and treatment within our practice to patients with
musculoskeletal conditions.
To
request relevant investigations to enable quick and appropriate diagnosis and
inform treatment choices
To treat
each patients data with sensitivity and have sound understanding of diagnostic
services available locally
To have
sound understanding and interpret and appropriately act on all results to
facilitate in a speedy and appropriate diagnosis.
To
create sensible treatment plans with a focus on clinician guided patient self-
management plans
To be a
responsible point of call for internal practitioners.
To
support the use of current best MSK practice within the practice through the
implementation of review and enquiries.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work
as an independent, advanced practitioner providing a high standard of
specialist assessment and treatment within our practice to patients with
musculoskeletal conditions.
To
request relevant investigations to enable quick and appropriate diagnosis and
inform treatment choices
To treat
each patients data with sensitivity and have sound understanding of diagnostic
services available locally
To have
sound understanding and interpret and appropriately act on all results to
facilitate in a speedy and appropriate diagnosis.
To
create sensible treatment plans with a focus on clinician guided patient self-
management plans
To be a
responsible point of call for internal practitioners.
To
support the use of current best MSK practice within the practice through the
implementation of review and enquiries.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc/ Grad Dip in relevant therapy
- HCPC registered
- Evidence of CPD and post registration activity through portfolio
- Able to demonstrate continuing professional development within the field of musculoskeletal medicine.
- Obtained or working towards MSc/ MSc modules or equivalent level of knowledge
Desirable
- Membership of appropriate special interest groups
- Extended scope skills i.e. diploma/ MSc module in injection skills, non-medical independent prescribing etc.
- Competency to request x-rays
- Competency to request Blood tests and interpret / act on results.
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience working as a Senior Physiotherapist/Extended Scope Practitioner in the field of MSK.
- Knowledge of clinical governance
- Health and safety risk awareness
- Understanding of professional ethics/ code of conduct and their application.
- Proven multidisciplinary working.
- Expert clinical reasoning skills.
Desirable
- Demonstrable presentation skills
- Experience of working in Primary Care
- Experience of audit.
- Experience of delivering clinical education
- Critical Appraisal Skills
- Evidence of research activity / research
- Systm1 clinical system
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc/ Grad Dip in relevant therapy
- HCPC registered
- Evidence of CPD and post registration activity through portfolio
- Able to demonstrate continuing professional development within the field of musculoskeletal medicine.
- Obtained or working towards MSc/ MSc modules or equivalent level of knowledge
Desirable
- Membership of appropriate special interest groups
- Extended scope skills i.e. diploma/ MSc module in injection skills, non-medical independent prescribing etc.
- Competency to request x-rays
- Competency to request Blood tests and interpret / act on results.
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience working as a Senior Physiotherapist/Extended Scope Practitioner in the field of MSK.
- Knowledge of clinical governance
- Health and safety risk awareness
- Understanding of professional ethics/ code of conduct and their application.
- Proven multidisciplinary working.
- Expert clinical reasoning skills.
Desirable
- Demonstrable presentation skills
- Experience of working in Primary Care
- Experience of audit.
- Experience of delivering clinical education
- Critical Appraisal Skills
- Evidence of research activity / research
- Systm1 clinical system
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).
