First Contact Physiotherapist

Job description

Job responsibilities

The role is to deliver a First Contact Physiotherapist service to patients of Ruby Country Medical Group and Holsworthy, Bude and surrounding villages Primary Care Network, providing a clinical judgement on the best route of care for the patients. This involves seeing patients without prior contact with their GP to enable a swift and accurate diagnosis and management plan. The post holder will request investigations, interpreting and acting on results to assist diagnosis and choice of care pathway. The post holder will also provide patients with self-management advice.

Principal Accountabilities

Construct detailed treatment and care plans for each patient, supporting patients with their care plans and own goals.

Communicate with patients physicians to ensure a consistent level of care.

Assess, diagnose, triage and refer patients for onward treatment.

Contribute to the development of the service and its delivery.

Use a range of clinical skills which may include;

- non-medical independent prescribing

- joint/soft tissue injections

- joint aspirations

Communicate accordingly with patients and carers sensitive information regarding their care.

Provide care that is tailored to the individuals needs.

Accountable for arrangement and management of HCPC registration.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience in both core and MSK physiotherapy Evidence of CPD in relevant clinical and management areas

Desirable

• Evidence of previous research Experience of working with Primary Care

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Enthusiastic and innovative Advanced clinical reasoning and problem solving skills Ability to recognise own professional limits, and knowledge of when to seek help Commitment to supporting patients with behaviour change and self-management. Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritise, self-manage and self-motivate Awareness and understanding of the MSK Competency Framework for FCPs Ability to create and maintain good working relationships and networks across the MDT Able to respond to the demands of the service across 5 GP practices

Desirable

• An understanding of funding streams to General Practice Experienced in joint injections and aspiration

Qualifications

Essential

• Physiotherapy degree on Masters pathway to advanced practice Registered with HCPC May hold or be working towards a prescribing qualification, or be able to undertake study/qualifications

Desirable

• Masters in physiotherapy/MACP Leadership qualifications
• Non-Medical Prescriber Clinical supervision / mentoring qualification

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Ruby Country Medical Group

Address

Dobles Lane

Holsworthy

Devon

EX22 6GH

Employer's website

https://www.rubycountrymedicalgroup.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)