Job summary
The post holder with supervise and lead the Central & West Warrington Primary Care Network (CWW PCN) FCP Physiotherapy team on behalf of the Network. This will include supervision, ensuring clinical quality is measured and maintained, and communication with the team including organising team meetings and training.
The lead will also be part of the PCN Clinical Advisory Team (CAT) who meet monthly to ensure quality is maintained across all aspects of the PCN delivery. The post holder will ensure protocols and policies relevant to their team are in place, followed and updated. The post holder will provide leadership for team members including supporting training and development needs. The post holder will be supported by the Clinical Director, PCN Manager and CAT.
Please note previous applicants need not reapply
It is essential that candidates have 3 years + consolidated Musculoskeletal (MSK) experience. Your application will not be considered unless you can meet this requirement
**Salary is Whole Time Equivalent (WTE) dependant upon experience**
Main duties of the job
Ensure clinical quality is measured and maintained
Communicate with the team including organising team meetings and training
Attend CAT
Ensure protocols and policies relevant to their team are in place, followed and update
Provide leadership for team members including supporting training and development needs
Support the Clinical Director, PCN Manager and CAT
Take professional responsibility as a first contact physiotherapist, with high-level decision-making and clinical-reasoning skills to assess, diagnose and triage of patients
Work independently, without day to day supervision, to assess, diagnose, triage, and manage patients, taking responsibility for prioritising and managing a caseload of the PCNs Registered patients
Manage a complex caseload (including patients with long term conditions, co-morbidities and multi-factorial needs)
Receive patients who self-refer (where systems permit) or from a clinical professional within the PCN, and where required refer to other health professionals within the PCN
Lead, manage and contribute to service delivery, including attending Practice meetings and other meetings (e.g. PPG/ICS) as appropriate to report on workstream
Encourage collaborative working across the wider health economy and be a key contributor to supporting the development of physiotherapy clinical services across the PCN
For full Job Description please see attached
About us
The successful candidate will be required to support our 7 Practices but will have one main lead Practice.
Causeway Medical Centre
Dallam Lane Medical Centre
Eric Moore Partnership
Folly Lane Medical Centre
Helsby Street Medical Centre
Penketh Health Centre
Westbrook Medical Centre
They will be part of our established FCP team. Support is given by the FCP team, the employing Practice Manager, the PCN Clinical Director and the PCN Manager.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Liaise with secondary and community care services, and secondary and community MSK services where required, using local social and community interventions as required to support the management of patients within the PCN; and support regional and national research and audit programmes to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of the First Contact Practitioner (FCP) programme. This will include communicating outcomes and integrating findings into own and wider service practice and pathway development
Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team in a patient facing role, using their expert knowledge of movement and function issues, to create stronger links for wider services through clinical leadership, teaching and evaluation
Develop integrated and tailored care programmes in partnership with patients, providing a range of first line treatment options including self-management, referral to rehabilitation focussed services and social prescribing
Make use of their full scope of practice, developing skills relating to independent prescribing, injection therapy and investigation to make professional judgements and decisions in unpredictable situations, including when provided with incomplete or contradictory information. They will take responsibility for making and justifying these decisions
Manage complex interactions, including working with patients with psychosocial and mental health needs, referring onwards as required and including social prescribing when appropriate
Communicate effectively with patients, and their carers where applicable, complex and sensitive information regarding diagnoses, pathology, prognosis and treatment choices supporting personalised care
Implement all aspects of effective clinical governance for own practice, including undertaking regular audit and evaluation, supervision and training
Request and progress investigations (such as x-rays and blood tests) and referrals to facilitate the diagnosis and choice of treatment regime including, considering the limitations of these investigations, interpret and act on results and feedback to aid patients diagnoses and management plans
Develop integrated and tailored care programmes in partnership with patients through:
- effective shared decision-making with a range of first line management options (appropriate for a patients level of activation)
- assessing levels of Patient Activation to support a patients own level of knowledge, skills and confidence to self-manage their conditions, ensuring they are able to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of self-management interventions, particularly for those at low levels of activation
- agreeing with patients appropriate support for self-management through referral to rehabilitation focussed services and wider social prescribing as appropriate; and iv. designing and implementing plans that facilitate behavioural change, optimise patients physical activity and mobility, support fulfilment of personal goals and independence, and reduce the need for pharmacological interventions
Help plan, develop and support the introduction of new working processes within the PCN to optimise the service
Accountable for decisions and actions via HCPC registration, supported by a professional culture of peer networking/review and engagement in evidence-based practice
Streamline pathway of care by providing a responsive service so that patients receive timely access to care
Ensure care is proactive, preventative in focus and population based, with an emphasis on early intervention
Provide 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)
Support patients to set their own goals and be confident in their approach to self-management
Communicate effectively and appropriately with patients and carers complex and sensitive information regarding diagnosis, pathology and prognosis
Use a range of clinical skills which may include:
- Non-medical independent prescribing
- Joint/soft tissue injections
- Joint aspirations
Provide learning opportunities for the whole multi professional team within primary care
Work with MDT to develop more effective and streamlined clinical pathways and services
Exercise professional judgement, making, justifying and taking responsibility for decisions in unpredictable situations, including in the context of incomplete/contradictory information
Manage 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
Undertake any other duties commensurate with the post holders grade as agreed with the post holders line manager
Job description
Job responsibilities
Liaise with secondary and community care services, and secondary and community MSK services where required, using local social and community interventions as required to support the management of patients within the PCN; and support regional and national research and audit programmes to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of the First Contact Practitioner (FCP) programme. This will include communicating outcomes and integrating findings into own and wider service practice and pathway development
Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team in a patient facing role, using their expert knowledge of movement and function issues, to create stronger links for wider services through clinical leadership, teaching and evaluation
Develop integrated and tailored care programmes in partnership with patients, providing a range of first line treatment options including self-management, referral to rehabilitation focussed services and social prescribing
Make use of their full scope of practice, developing skills relating to independent prescribing, injection therapy and investigation to make professional judgements and decisions in unpredictable situations, including when provided with incomplete or contradictory information. They will take responsibility for making and justifying these decisions
Manage complex interactions, including working with patients with psychosocial and mental health needs, referring onwards as required and including social prescribing when appropriate
Communicate effectively with patients, and their carers where applicable, complex and sensitive information regarding diagnoses, pathology, prognosis and treatment choices supporting personalised care
Implement all aspects of effective clinical governance for own practice, including undertaking regular audit and evaluation, supervision and training
Request and progress investigations (such as x-rays and blood tests) and referrals to facilitate the diagnosis and choice of treatment regime including, considering the limitations of these investigations, interpret and act on results and feedback to aid patients diagnoses and management plans
Develop integrated and tailored care programmes in partnership with patients through:
- effective shared decision-making with a range of first line management options (appropriate for a patients level of activation)
- assessing levels of Patient Activation to support a patients own level of knowledge, skills and confidence to self-manage their conditions, ensuring they are able to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of self-management interventions, particularly for those at low levels of activation
- agreeing with patients appropriate support for self-management through referral to rehabilitation focussed services and wider social prescribing as appropriate; and iv. designing and implementing plans that facilitate behavioural change, optimise patients physical activity and mobility, support fulfilment of personal goals and independence, and reduce the need for pharmacological interventions
Help plan, develop and support the introduction of new working processes within the PCN to optimise the service
Accountable for decisions and actions via HCPC registration, supported by a professional culture of peer networking/review and engagement in evidence-based practice
Streamline pathway of care by providing a responsive service so that patients receive timely access to care
Ensure care is proactive, preventative in focus and population based, with an emphasis on early intervention
Provide 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)
Support patients to set their own goals and be confident in their approach to self-management
Communicate effectively and appropriately with patients and carers complex and sensitive information regarding diagnosis, pathology and prognosis
Use a range of clinical skills which may include:
- Non-medical independent prescribing
- Joint/soft tissue injections
- Joint aspirations
Provide learning opportunities for the whole multi professional team within primary care
Work with MDT to develop more effective and streamlined clinical pathways and services
Exercise professional judgement, making, justifying and taking responsibility for decisions in unpredictable situations, including in the context of incomplete/contradictory information
Manage 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
Undertake any other duties commensurate with the post holders grade as agreed with the post holders line manager
Person Specification
Other
Essential
- Meets DBS & reference standards and criminal record checks
- Willingness to work flexible hours when required to meet work demands
- Access to own transport
- Ability to travel across the locality on a regular basis
Desirable
- Proficient speaker of another language to aid communication with people in the community for whom English is a second language
Knowledge
Essential
- Significant leadership and experience in applying the physiotherapy process to include MSK assessment, interpretation, individual care planning, motivation, monitoring and evaluation of highly specialised MSK treatment
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft and GPIT systems, alongside prescribing data monitoring systems
- Experience of senior level decision making and delivery in a changing environment
- Experience of supervision of specialist staff/ line management experience of working with a diverse range of stakeholders/providing leadership within the MSK pathway
- Ability to lead and manage change across own service and wider MDT team/services
- Ability to integrate latest evidence-based practice into services and ability to use to lead change across a pathway/range of providers
Desirable
- Working towards advanced clinical practitioner status
- Experience of supervision/line management
- Experience of working with a diverse range of stakeholders
- Strong knowledge of cognitive behavioural and motivational interviewing approaches/skills
Analytical Skills
Essential
- Able to understand and analyse complex issues and balance competing priorities in order to make difficult decisions
- Ability to analyse and interpret complex/ often incomplete information, pre-empt and evaluate issues, and recommend and appropriate course of action to address the issues
Desirable
- Experience of working within a primary care setting
- Evidence of working across organisational boundaries within health and social care
- Independent thinker with demonstrated good judgement, problem- solving and analytical skills
Communication Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills
- Ability to evidence a sound understanding of the NHS principles and values
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, able to influence and persuade others articulating a balanced view and able to constructively question information
Desirable
- Evidence of inspiring and motivating teams with the ability to communicate passionately, effectively and persuasively across a diverse set of stakeholders
- Ability to negotiate effectively
- Build effective relationships with a range of stakeholders which are based on openness, honesty trust and confidence
Qualifications
Essential
- 3 years + consolidated Musculoskeletal (MSK) experience
- BSc degree in Physiotherapy
- Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration
- Can demonstrate working at Level 7 [within the ACP framework] capability in MSK related areas of practice or equivalent (such as advanced assessment diagnosis and treatment)
Desirable
- Pre-reg MSc degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent
- Completed or working towards a Supplementary Prescribing qualification
- Non-medical prescribing qualification
- Evidence of verification against the MSK primary care roadmap
Personal attributes & abilities
Essential
- Strong and inspirational leadership
- Ability to co-ordinate and prioritise workloads able to multi-task as well as be self- disciplined and highly motivated
- Demonstrates a flexible approach in order to ensure patient care is delivered
Desirable
- High degree of personal credibility, emotional intelligence, patience and flexibility
- Ability to cope with unpredictable situations
- Confident in facilitating and challenging others
Person Specification
Other
Essential
- Meets DBS & reference standards and criminal record checks
- Willingness to work flexible hours when required to meet work demands
- Access to own transport
- Ability to travel across the locality on a regular basis
Desirable
- Proficient speaker of another language to aid communication with people in the community for whom English is a second language
Knowledge
Essential
- Significant leadership and experience in applying the physiotherapy process to include MSK assessment, interpretation, individual care planning, motivation, monitoring and evaluation of highly specialised MSK treatment
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft and GPIT systems, alongside prescribing data monitoring systems
- Experience of senior level decision making and delivery in a changing environment
- Experience of supervision of specialist staff/ line management experience of working with a diverse range of stakeholders/providing leadership within the MSK pathway
- Ability to lead and manage change across own service and wider MDT team/services
- Ability to integrate latest evidence-based practice into services and ability to use to lead change across a pathway/range of providers
Desirable
- Working towards advanced clinical practitioner status
- Experience of supervision/line management
- Experience of working with a diverse range of stakeholders
- Strong knowledge of cognitive behavioural and motivational interviewing approaches/skills
Analytical Skills
Essential
- Able to understand and analyse complex issues and balance competing priorities in order to make difficult decisions
- Ability to analyse and interpret complex/ often incomplete information, pre-empt and evaluate issues, and recommend and appropriate course of action to address the issues
Desirable
- Experience of working within a primary care setting
- Evidence of working across organisational boundaries within health and social care
- Independent thinker with demonstrated good judgement, problem- solving and analytical skills
Communication Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills
- Ability to evidence a sound understanding of the NHS principles and values
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, able to influence and persuade others articulating a balanced view and able to constructively question information
Desirable
- Evidence of inspiring and motivating teams with the ability to communicate passionately, effectively and persuasively across a diverse set of stakeholders
- Ability to negotiate effectively
- Build effective relationships with a range of stakeholders which are based on openness, honesty trust and confidence
Qualifications
Essential
- 3 years + consolidated Musculoskeletal (MSK) experience
- BSc degree in Physiotherapy
- Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration
- Can demonstrate working at Level 7 [within the ACP framework] capability in MSK related areas of practice or equivalent (such as advanced assessment diagnosis and treatment)
Desirable
- Pre-reg MSc degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent
- Completed or working towards a Supplementary Prescribing qualification
- Non-medical prescribing qualification
- Evidence of verification against the MSK primary care roadmap
Personal attributes & abilities
Essential
- Strong and inspirational leadership
- Ability to co-ordinate and prioritise workloads able to multi-task as well as be self- disciplined and highly motivated
- Demonstrates a flexible approach in order to ensure patient care is delivered
Desirable
- High degree of personal credibility, emotional intelligence, patience and flexibility
- Ability to cope with unpredictable situations
- Confident in facilitating and challenging others
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).