First Contact Physiotherapist

Abbey House Medical Practice

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Job summary

We are looking to recruit a First Contact Physiotherapist to join our growing multi-disciplinary clinical team at Abbey House Medical Practice.

As a First Contact Physiotherapist, you will work directly with patients to assess and treat conditions, manage long-term conditions as well as promote self-care.

We are a large practice based over 2 sites so there is never a dull moment - If you are looking for a job that offers great variety working within a friendly team, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

This is a permanent full-time position - Up to 37.5 hours per week Monday - Friday.

Main duties of the job

To deliver a high standard of patient care as a First Contact Physiotherapist in general practice, using advanced autonomous clinical skills, from a broad in-depth theoretical knowledge base who works collaboratively to meet the needs of patients, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures whilst managing their own workload to deliver the practice priorities and vision.

About us

We are a large practice based over 2 sites in the small market town of Daventry, Northamptonshire with an outstanding CQC rating. Despite our large size, we pride ourselves in our team spirit and look forward to welcoming the new First Contact Physiotherapist to the surgery!

This is a permanent full-time position - up to 37.5 hours per week Monday - Friday.

Other employee benefits include 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays & the opportunity to enrol into the NHS Pension Scheme.

Date posted

15 May 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

A0938-23-0001

Job locations

Golding Close

Daventry

Northamptonshire

NN11 4FE


Monksfield Surgery

1 Wimborne Place

Daventry

Northamptonshire

NN11 0XZ


Job description

Job responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide clinical expertise, acting as first-contact physiotherapist and making decisions about the best course of action for patients' care (including in relation to undifferentiated conditions). This will involve seeing patients, without prior contact with their GP, to establish a rapid and accurate diagnosis and management plan.

Progress and request investigations to facilitate diagnosis and choice of treatment regime, understanding the information limitations derived from these and the relative sensitivity and specificity of tests and diagnostic services such as x-rays and blood test, and interpret and act on results to aid diagnosis and the management plans of patients.

Deliver programmes of supported patient self-management, in ways that facilitate behavioural change, optimise individuals' physical activity, mobility, fulfilment of personal goals and independence, and that minimise the need for pharmacological interventions.

Work independently, without day-to-day supervision, to assess, diagnose, triage, and manage patients, taking responsibility for prioritising and managing a caseload of patients

Receive patients who self-refer or from a clinical professional and where required refer to other health professionals within the practice

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

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

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide leadership and support on MSK clinical and service development across the PCN, alongside learning opportunities for the whole multi-disciplinary team within primary care

Develop relationships and a collaborative working approach across the PCN, supporting the integration of pathways in primary care

Encourage collaborative working across the wider health economy and be a key contributor to supporting the development of physiotherapy clinical services across the PCN

Implement all aspects of effective clinical governance for own practice, including undertaking regular audit and evaluation, supervision and training

Liaising 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

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.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

You will be expected to attend regular staff meetings. The meetings provide an opportunity to discuss matters arising from the job and can be used for in-house training.

The post holder will be expected to deliver a high quality, diverse, patient centred service.

INFORMATION GOVERNANCE

Information is vitally important for the safe clinical management of patient care and the efficient administration of services. It is the responsibility of our entire workforce, regardless of employment status, to ensure they abide by the requirements of Information Governance as set out in the Employee Handbook and the Information Governance Policy.

CONFIDENTIALITY

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.

Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the Practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the Practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data.

REHABILITATION OF OFFENDERS ACT 1974

This post is not exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Therefore the post holder is required to disclose any spent convictions

Job description

Job responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide clinical expertise, acting as first-contact physiotherapist and making decisions about the best course of action for patients' care (including in relation to undifferentiated conditions). This will involve seeing patients, without prior contact with their GP, to establish a rapid and accurate diagnosis and management plan.

Progress and request investigations to facilitate diagnosis and choice of treatment regime, understanding the information limitations derived from these and the relative sensitivity and specificity of tests and diagnostic services such as x-rays and blood test, and interpret and act on results to aid diagnosis and the management plans of patients.

Deliver programmes of supported patient self-management, in ways that facilitate behavioural change, optimise individuals' physical activity, mobility, fulfilment of personal goals and independence, and that minimise the need for pharmacological interventions.

Work independently, without day-to-day supervision, to assess, diagnose, triage, and manage patients, taking responsibility for prioritising and managing a caseload of patients

Receive patients who self-refer or from a clinical professional and where required refer to other health professionals within the practice

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

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

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide leadership and support on MSK clinical and service development across the PCN, alongside learning opportunities for the whole multi-disciplinary team within primary care

Develop relationships and a collaborative working approach across the PCN, supporting the integration of pathways in primary care

Encourage collaborative working across the wider health economy and be a key contributor to supporting the development of physiotherapy clinical services across the PCN

Implement all aspects of effective clinical governance for own practice, including undertaking regular audit and evaluation, supervision and training

Liaising 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

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.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

You will be expected to attend regular staff meetings. The meetings provide an opportunity to discuss matters arising from the job and can be used for in-house training.

The post holder will be expected to deliver a high quality, diverse, patient centred service.

INFORMATION GOVERNANCE

Information is vitally important for the safe clinical management of patient care and the efficient administration of services. It is the responsibility of our entire workforce, regardless of employment status, to ensure they abide by the requirements of Information Governance as set out in the Employee Handbook and the Information Governance Policy.

CONFIDENTIALITY

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.

Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the Practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the Practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data.

REHABILITATION OF OFFENDERS ACT 1974

This post is not exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Therefore the post holder is required to disclose any spent convictions

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registration with the Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC)
  • BSc/Graduate Diploma in Physiotherapy
  • Commitment towards continuing professional development
  • Master levels qualification or equivalent specialist knowledge

Desirable

  • MSc or MSc modules for advanced practice
  • Extended scope competencies around bloods, imaging and prescribing

Experience

Essential

  • Minimum of 2 years post graduate experience in working autonomously as a physiotherapist
  • Can demonstrate working at Level 7 capability in MSK related areas of practice

Desirable

  • Experience of working in primary care and first contact roles

Skills, Abilities & Knowledge

Essential

  • Clinical experience of triage and care planning
  • Excellent physical examination skills and prioritisation of relevant screening
  • Ability to manage patients with complex needs
  • Ability to remain calm and professional in an emergency situation
  • Ability to work both autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team
  • Effective time management and excellent communication skills

Desirable

  • Knowledge of other specialties common with pain (i.e. Rheumatology, Vascular)
  • Understanding of evidence-based practice
  • Understanding of clinical governance in primary care setting

IT Skills

Essential

  • Well-developed IT skills including use of clinical software and Microsoft packages

Desirable

  • Knowledge of primary care clinical IT systems
  • Knowledge of S1

Motivation and Personal Characteristics

Essential

  • Enthusiasm and common-sense
  • Self-motivated
  • Self-directed practitioner
  • Ability to work flexibly to meet service needs

Desirable

  • Commitment to provide effective and high quality service
  • Values and respects the different cultures and beliefs of patients and colleagues

Working Conditions

Essential

  • Ability to work with high patient turnover and a pressurised environment on a daily basis.
  • Able to work flexible hours

Desirable

  • Hold a valid driver's licence
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registration with the Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC)
  • BSc/Graduate Diploma in Physiotherapy
  • Commitment towards continuing professional development
  • Master levels qualification or equivalent specialist knowledge

Desirable

  • MSc or MSc modules for advanced practice
  • Extended scope competencies around bloods, imaging and prescribing

Experience

Essential

  • Minimum of 2 years post graduate experience in working autonomously as a physiotherapist
  • Can demonstrate working at Level 7 capability in MSK related areas of practice

Desirable

  • Experience of working in primary care and first contact roles

Skills, Abilities & Knowledge

Essential

  • Clinical experience of triage and care planning
  • Excellent physical examination skills and prioritisation of relevant screening
  • Ability to manage patients with complex needs
  • Ability to remain calm and professional in an emergency situation
  • Ability to work both autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team
  • Effective time management and excellent communication skills

Desirable

  • Knowledge of other specialties common with pain (i.e. Rheumatology, Vascular)
  • Understanding of evidence-based practice
  • Understanding of clinical governance in primary care setting

IT Skills

Essential

  • Well-developed IT skills including use of clinical software and Microsoft packages

Desirable

  • Knowledge of primary care clinical IT systems
  • Knowledge of S1

Motivation and Personal Characteristics

Essential

  • Enthusiasm and common-sense
  • Self-motivated
  • Self-directed practitioner
  • Ability to work flexibly to meet service needs

Desirable

  • Commitment to provide effective and high quality service
  • Values and respects the different cultures and beliefs of patients and colleagues

Working Conditions

Essential

  • Ability to work with high patient turnover and a pressurised environment on a daily basis.
  • Able to work flexible hours

Desirable

  • Hold a valid driver's 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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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

Abbey House Medical Practice

Address

Golding Close

Daventry

Northamptonshire

NN11 4FE


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Abbey House Medical Practice

Address

Golding Close

Daventry

Northamptonshire

NN11 4FE


Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Manager

Samantha Eggleton

s.eggleton@nhs.net

Date posted

15 May 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

A0938-23-0001

Job locations

Golding Close

Daventry

Northamptonshire

NN11 4FE


Monksfield Surgery

1 Wimborne Place

Daventry

Northamptonshire

NN11 0XZ


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