Musculoskeletal First Contact Practitioner

Job summary

EPUT, as one of the initial national pilot sites for a First Contact Practitioner (FCP) service, is well established providing clinicians to the whole of West Essex. We are seeking a passionate and enthusiastic musculoskeletal clinician to join our team and be part of the FCP service across West Essex. The successful candidate will be employed using funding provided by the musculoskeletal pathway. The PCNs we provide FCP services to span across West Essex: - North Uttlesford - South Uttlesford - Harlow North & South - Epping Forest - Loughton, Buckhurst Hill & Chigwell

As an MSK first contact Practitioner you will be part of the Integrated MSK Service (iMSKS) and also experience the benefits and opportunities of working as part of multi-disciplinary primary care teams within GP practices.

Main duties of the job

As part of the FCP team you would be responsible for delivering this innovative model of care within GP practices across the Primary Care Networks (PCNs), providing 'frontline' expert screening, assessment and diagnosis of Musculoskeletal conditions; to ensure patients are supported to self-manage or receive support from the most appropriate clinical pathway. Patients will access an FCP appointment directly from GP receptionists.

The First Contact MSK service involves assessing, requesting diagnostics as appropriate and signposting patients. EPUT has an excellent reputation in supporting professional development and AHP's . We currently have staff embarking on PhD studies, independent prescribing and injection therapy, as structured support and mentoring to complete the FCP Roadmap.

About us

Valuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you.

• Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.
• Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks.
• If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.
• We run recognition awards to recognise staff's hard work and dedication.

Benefits

• 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years' service.
• Excellent pension of up to 14.5% of your pensionable pay.
• Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.
• £8K relocation package if you move to Essex to join us
• Season ticket loans are interest-free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.

Work that wraps around your needs

• Flexible working: available from day one for most roles.
• Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.