First Contact Physiotherapist
West Hove Primary Care Network
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Job summary
This is an exciting new role as part of West Hove Primary Care network which will provide the:-
1)Provision of First Contact Physiotherapy in musculoskeletal and related conditions with high level clinical assessment for diagnosis and triage of patients, inclusive of undifferentiated and complex patients that have not yet been seen or assessed by another health professional.
2) It is vital the First Contact Physiotherapist understands a key part of the role is to reduce work load for other members of the primary care team such as GPs and Nursing Staff
3) This role is best suited to an experienced advanced or extended scope physiotherapist.
Main duties of the job
Essential the post holder has:-
- Completion of undergraduate degree in physiotherapy and registration with Health and Care Professions Council.
- Practice portfolio demonstrating experience in core physiotherapy and MSK physiotherapy.
Desirable this post holder has:
- Member of chartered society of physiotherapy
- Independent prescriber Qualification or steps towards this
- Further Post Graduate Physiotherapy Qualifications or Diplomas
About us
West Hove PCN is in the vibrant City of Brighton and Hove and consists of 6 practices with a population size of 49,452 patients. The six constituent practices are; Portslade Health Centre, Wish Park Surgery, Benfield Valley Health Care Hub, Mile Oak Medical Centre, Links Road Surgery and Hove Medical Centre. This role will work across a couple of the practices in the West Hove Primary care network.
Date posted
09 December 2021
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
A0347-21-8640
Job locations
Church Road
Portslade
Brighton
BN41 1LX
Employer details
Employer name
West Hove Primary Care Network
Address
Church Road
Portslade
Brighton
BN41 1LX
Employer's website
https://www.portsladehealthcentre.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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