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First Contact Physiotherapist

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Job summary

First Contact Physiotherapist - Band 7

Trowbridge PCN

22.5 Hours per week - 12 month Maternity cover or when the maternity leave ends.

We are looking for a competent, driven professional to join our First Contact Physiotherapy (FCP) team within Trowbridge PCN, covering Trowbridge Health Centre and Lovemead Group Practice, in Trowbridge, Wiltshire. This is a fixed term contract to cover Maternity leave until the end of June 2024.

First Contact Physiotherapists are qualified autonomous clinical practitioners who can assess, diagnose, and manage MSK problems and undifferentiated conditions, and where appropriate, discharge a person without a medical referral. You need to be a self-motivated person and keen to take part in continued professional development, data collection and service evaluation.

You must be able to demonstrate excellent assessment and clinical reasoning skills that this post will require, within a variety of musculoskeletal, orthopaedic and general health conditions. Good communication skills with a variety of people and conditions, and within demanding situations will be an asset. Experience of electronic patient records and telephone triage will be an advantage.

Main duties of the job

The benefits:

Working as part of a Primary Care MDT including GPs, Nurses, Paramedics, Pharmacists, Social Prescribers and more.

WHC has a well-established FCP service across Wiltshire (initially set up in 2018) with clinical leadership from experienced clinicians.

Support provided to complete the HEE Roadmap to Practice including protected CPD and supervision time, nominated Roadmap Supervisor, GP mentor and Orthopaedic Interface Service link clinician.

Peer support from a network of FCP clinicians.

Quarterly Clinical Forums with opportunities for shared learning, lectures from guest speakers, journal clubs and action learning sets.

Integration into the wider MSK pathway with strong links to locals MSK departments, the local Orthopaedic Interface Service and secondary care.

Funded training and development opportunities such as MSc level modules, external courses and Advanced Practice pathways.

Access to mentorship and career development opportunities to Band 8a level through completion of competencies.

Opportunities for involvement in service improvement projects, research and supervision.

Flexible hours and working arrangements available.

For an informal discussion please contact- Amy Martin on amy.martin15@nhs.net or Josh Bevan on j.bevan3@nhs.net

About us

Wiltshire Health and Care provides community based health services, enabling people to live healthy independent lives. Our Vision is to enable people to live independant and fulfilling lives for as long as possible. We are an NHS partnership organisation, focused entirely on delivering quality health and care to the people of Wiltshire - not on making a profit.

There has never been a better time to join us. Community services are expanding as part of the NHS Long Term Plan and the population of Wiltshire has never needed the energy, enthusiasm and commitment of our community-focused teams more than now. You will join a friendly and supportive team who live our values of Quality, Integrity, Partnership and Change, which were developed with our staff, patients and carers. We have an overall good rating from the CQC, with the majority of our services rated as Outstanding.

If you already live in or near Wiltshire, youll know that it is a great place to live and work: rolling countryside, bustling market towns and vibrant city life combined with excellent transport links and good schools. If you are looking to move to the area, we offer local employment and a chance to play a crucial role as part of your new community straight away. What are you waiting for?!

Details

Date posted

21 August 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£43,742 to £50,056 a year pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9085-WHC-21624

Job locations

Trowbridge Health Centre

Hammersmith Fields

Trowbridge

Wiltshire

BA14 8LW


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description (under Supporting Documents) for more information regarding the role and to access the full person specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description (under Supporting Documents) for more information regarding the role and to access the full person specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Allied Health Professional (AHP) (Active HCPC registration).
  • BSc or equivalent in Physiotherapy.

Desirable

  • MCSP
  • MSc or equivalent evidence of advanced knowledge in musculoskeletal physiotherapy
  • Non-medical prescribing
  • IRMER safety trained
  • MSc module in injection therapy or diploma in injection therapy

Experience

Essential

  • Recent experience of working within the NHS
  • Experience of pathway development in the scope of MSK Physiotherapy.
  • Experience of being flexible, adaptable and working within a time pressured environment.
  • Experience of electronic patient records
  • Experience of autonomous caseload management.

Desirable

  • Experience of PDR/ mentoring/ supervision/ teaching/ training.
  • Experience of multi-agency working or working in a GP surgery
  • Experience of managing challenging and demanding situations and meeting targets/KPIs.
  • Experience of involvement in research or audit
  • Evidence of knowledge in service improvements/redesign.
  • Experience of cross site and lone working
  • Experience of successfully leading a team

Additional Criteria

Essential

  • Access to a vehicle that can be used for business purposes and hold a full and valid driving licence.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Allied Health Professional (AHP) (Active HCPC registration).
  • BSc or equivalent in Physiotherapy.

Desirable

  • MCSP
  • MSc or equivalent evidence of advanced knowledge in musculoskeletal physiotherapy
  • Non-medical prescribing
  • IRMER safety trained
  • MSc module in injection therapy or diploma in injection therapy

Experience

Essential

  • Recent experience of working within the NHS
  • Experience of pathway development in the scope of MSK Physiotherapy.
  • Experience of being flexible, adaptable and working within a time pressured environment.
  • Experience of electronic patient records
  • Experience of autonomous caseload management.

Desirable

  • Experience of PDR/ mentoring/ supervision/ teaching/ training.
  • Experience of multi-agency working or working in a GP surgery
  • Experience of managing challenging and demanding situations and meeting targets/KPIs.
  • Experience of involvement in research or audit
  • Evidence of knowledge in service improvements/redesign.
  • Experience of cross site and lone working
  • Experience of successfully leading a team

Additional Criteria

Essential

  • Access to a vehicle that can be used for business purposes and hold a full and valid driving licence.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Wiltshire Health and Care LLP

Address

Trowbridge Health Centre

Hammersmith Fields

Trowbridge

Wiltshire

BA14 8LW


Employer's website

https://wiltshirehealthandcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Wiltshire Health and Care LLP

Address

Trowbridge Health Centre

Hammersmith Fields

Trowbridge

Wiltshire

BA14 8LW


Employer's website

https://wiltshirehealthandcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

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Details

Date posted

21 August 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£43,742 to £50,056 a year pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9085-WHC-21624

Job locations

Trowbridge Health Centre

Hammersmith Fields

Trowbridge

Wiltshire

BA14 8LW


Supporting documents

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