Job responsibilities
Job Purpose
To work as a First
Contact Practitioner MSK Physiotherapist to assess and manage patients
presenting with musculoskeletal presentations to the Viaduct Care service.
To assess, treat and
manage patients with musculoskeletal presentations.
To work with the
Musculoskeletal Specialist Physiotherapist to service developments in line with
national/local criteria and initiatives to meet the needs of the local
population.
Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities
Clinical
Provide assessment,
diagnosis and management of patients with musculoskeletal conditions requiring
senior physiotherapy expertise and knowledge. This may involve patients with
psychosocial issues requiring a high level of concentration and sensitivity.
To deliver physiotherapy
clinics in Primary Care in order to manage referred patients with
musculoskeletal conditions.
Initiate a physiotherapy
treatment programme (including provision of injection therapy where
appropriate) which may include signposting to relevant services and undertake
evaluation of clinical outcomes to treatment.
Maintain accurate and
up-to-date patient records in line with Viaduct Care policy.
To provide effective
onward referral into the wider Stockport Physiotherapy musculoskeletal service
where applicable.
To refer to other
specialities when required. This will
involve analysis of a number of factors to determine the appropriate
speciality.
To contribute to the
process of development, implementation and maintenance of clinical standards
within the area of speciality.
To maintain professional
knowledge by keeping up-to-date with developments in line with clinical
governance requirements especially in the field of musculoskeletal conditions.
To provide expert advice
to colleagues within physiotherapy and the musculoskeletal field and other
professionals as required.
To maintain close links
with Musculoskeletal Specialist Physiotherapists, GPs within the PCNs the PCN
team and other Stockport health care professionals.
To engage in personal
clinical / professional development.
To contribute to the
development and implementation of uni-professional and multi-professional
guidelines within the area of speciality.
Organisational
To contribute to
developing and reviewing pathways of care for musculoskeletal services in
conjunction with the Musculoskeletal Specialist Physiotherapist, GP PCN Lead,
Secondary Care Consultants, other Physiotherapy colleagues and Health Care
Professionals in line with the Organisational, Regional and National
objectives.
To contribute to the
development and implementation and review of policies and procedures for the
Viaduct Care service.
To keep up-to-date and
accurate statistical records.
Provide data, information
and reports as required by GP PCN Lead.
Clinical and Practice Governance
To actively participate
in clinical governance in the field of musculoskeletal physiotherapy.
Observe and maintain
strict confidentiality with regards to any patient / family / staff / records
and information in line with the requirements of the Data Protection Act.
Any data that is taken /
shared as part of a phone call or transported, faxed or transferred
electronically must be undertaken with regard to Viaduct Care Information
Governance and Information Security policies.
The post holder must
adhere to Viaduct Care risk assessment and risk management processes.
The post holder must
adhere to infection control policies and procedures.
It is a condition of your
employment that you are currently registered with the Health and Care Professions
Council (HCPC) and it is your responsibility to maintain your professional
registration.
Undertake mandatory
training and any other training relevant to the role as required by Viaduct
Care.
Provide patients and
their families / carers with information on standards they should expect from
the team.
Participate in clinical
supervision on a regular basis.
Communication
To utilise excellent
communication skills to provide complex and sensitive information where there
are significant barriers to acceptance.
Contribute to Viaduct
Cares internal communication strategies ensuring effective two-way
communication and engagement within the organisation.
Contribute to Viaduct
Cares external communication strategies to raise awareness and promote the
reputation of its services.
Training and Development
To take part in the
training of other staff within the Viaduct Care service relevant to the role,
including lecturing, teaching, training and supporting other members of the
multidisciplinary team e.g. Practice Managers, GPs.
To participate in
accredited / validated courses to demonstrate continuing professional
development.
Be responsible for
maintaining own competency by attending in-service training, peer review,
individual training and courses.
Undertake any other
training, which may be relevant to the job role and gain necessary skills to
further develop the service.
To attend national
special interest groups and international conferences as appropriate.
Patient and Public Engagement
To ensure that
responsibilities to engage and consult with patients and the public are met in
line with statutory requirements.
Audit and Research
To undertake audit to
monitor standards of the Viaduct Care service as required.
To participate in
multidisciplinary audit in the field of musculoskeletal physiotherapy as
appropriate.
To promote research and
critical evaluation of all clinical practices related to musculoskeletal
physiotherapy and ensure that service provision is evidence based.
Human Resources
Participate in the
recruitment and retention of staff and assist in the induction of new staff
incorporating the necessary statutory and Viaduct Care policies and procedures.
Deal with complaints in
association with the GP PCN Lead in a positive and sensitive way in accordance
with organisational policy.
Maintain own professional
development and requirement to take part in appraisal process.
Confidentiality and Compliance with the Data
Protection Act 1984
The post holder must maintain confidentiality regarding
information about patients, staff and other Viaduct Care business in
accordance with the Data Protection Act 1984.
All employees of Viaduct Care must not, without prior permission,
disclose any information regarding patients or staff. In circumstances where it is known that a
member of staff has communicated information to an unauthorised person,
those staff will be liable to dismissal. Moreover, the Data Protection Act 1984
also renders an individual liable to prosecution in the event of
unauthorised disclosure of information.
In the performance of the duties outlined in this job description,
the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to
patients and their carers, practice staff and other healthcare
workers. They may also have access
to information relating to the practice as a business organisation.
All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly
confidential.
Health and Safety
All employees must be aware of the responsibilities placed on them
under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 to ensure that the agreed
safety procedures are carried out to maintain a safe working environment
for patients, visitors and employees.
Review and ensure systems are in place for the proactive
management of risk registers.
The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own
and others health, safety and security as defined in the practice Health
& Safety policy, the practice Health & Safety manual, and the
practice Infection Control policy and published procedures.
Infection Control
All employees of Viaduct Care are required to contribute to the
management of infection control and be proactive in awareness raising and
prevention.
Ensure that all guidelines, protocols and procedures undertaken
within the service are in line with evidence based practice for infection
control.
Safeguarding
All employees of Viaduct Care have a responsibility to protect and
safeguard vulnerable people (children and adults). They must be aware of child and adult
safeguarding procedures and must speak to the Viaduct Care Chair in the
first instance for further advice.
All
employees are required to attend safeguarding awareness training and to
undertake additional training appropriate to their role
