PCN First Contact Physiotherapist

East Kennet Primary Care Network

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Job summary

We would like to invite a First Contact Physiotherapist to join our dynamic primary care network (PCN) and work as part of a multi-disciplinary team within the East Kennet area of rural Wiltshire.

Our PCN is a collaborative group of GPs whose surgeries are focal points within their communities.

Main duties of the job

The First Contact Physiotherapist (FCP) will improve the quality and safety of care offered to our patients across the Primary Care Network.

The FCP will have regular face to face contact with patients, assisting with reducing the workload for GP's and making patient centered decisions.

The role involves seeing patients without prior contact with their GP to establish a rapid and accurate diagnosis and management plan.

About us

Joining an existing First Contact Physiotherapist within the PCN, you will have the opportunity to work within a varied multi-disciplinary team across 4 practices to enhance the primary care offering to all of our patients.

Date posted

01 June 2021

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A3430-21-4174

Job locations

Ramsbury & Wanborough Surgery

Whittonditch Road

Ramsbury

Wiltshire

SN8 2QT


Whittonditch Road

Ramsbury

Marlborough

Wiltshire

SN8 2QT


George Lane

Marlborough

Wiltshire

SN8 4BY


Church Street

Great Bedwyn

Marlborough

Wiltshire

SN8 3PF


9 Sprays

Burbage

Marlborough

Wiltshire

SN8 3TA


Job description

Job responsibilities

Main duties of the job

Provide clinical expertise, acting as first-contact physiotherapist and making patient centred decisions. The role involves 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 particular tests 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. Candidates must hold a Physiotherapy degree and be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council.

Job Purpose

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, in order 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 particular tests 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

Core responsibilities

Takes professional responsibility as a first-contact physiotherapist, with high-level decision-making and clinical-reasoning skills to assess, diagnose and triage of patients

Manages a complex caseload (including patients with long-term conditions, co-morbidities and multi-factorial needs)

Leads, manages and contributes to service delivery

Accountable for decisions and actions via HCPC registration, supported by a professional culture of peer networking/review and engagement in evidence-based practice

Streamlines pathway of care by providing a responsive service so that patients receive timely access to care

Ensures care is proactive, preventive in focus and population based, with an emphasis on early intervention

Provides care which is tailored to the individual needs. This would include, appraising the impact of individuals' clinical status on their general health, well-being, employment status (including in relation to function, physical activity, mobility and independence

Supports patients to set their own goals and be confident in their approach to self-management

Communicates effectively and appropriately with patients and carers complex and sensitive information regarding diagnosis, pathology and prognosis

Uses a range of clinical skills which may include

a. non-medical independent prescribing

b. joint / soft tissue injections

c. joint aspirations

Provides learning opportunities for the whole multi professional team within primary care.

Works with MDT to develop more effective and streamlined clinical pathways and services

Exercises professional judgement, making, justifying and taking responsibility for decisions in unpredictable situations, including in the context of incomplete/contradictory information

Manages interactions in complex situations, including with individuals with particular psychosocial and mental health needs and with colleagues across the primary care team, sectors and settings

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main duties of the job

Provide clinical expertise, acting as first-contact physiotherapist and making patient centred decisions. The role involves 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 particular tests 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. Candidates must hold a Physiotherapy degree and be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council.

Job Purpose

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, in order 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 particular tests 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

Core responsibilities

Takes professional responsibility as a first-contact physiotherapist, with high-level decision-making and clinical-reasoning skills to assess, diagnose and triage of patients

Manages a complex caseload (including patients with long-term conditions, co-morbidities and multi-factorial needs)

Leads, manages and contributes to service delivery

Accountable for decisions and actions via HCPC registration, supported by a professional culture of peer networking/review and engagement in evidence-based practice

Streamlines pathway of care by providing a responsive service so that patients receive timely access to care

Ensures care is proactive, preventive in focus and population based, with an emphasis on early intervention

Provides care which is tailored to the individual needs. This would include, appraising the impact of individuals' clinical status on their general health, well-being, employment status (including in relation to function, physical activity, mobility and independence

Supports patients to set their own goals and be confident in their approach to self-management

Communicates effectively and appropriately with patients and carers complex and sensitive information regarding diagnosis, pathology and prognosis

Uses a range of clinical skills which may include

a. non-medical independent prescribing

b. joint / soft tissue injections

c. joint aspirations

Provides learning opportunities for the whole multi professional team within primary care.

Works with MDT to develop more effective and streamlined clinical pathways and services

Exercises professional judgement, making, justifying and taking responsibility for decisions in unpredictable situations, including in the context of incomplete/contradictory information

Manages interactions in complex situations, including with individuals with particular psychosocial and mental health needs and with colleagues across the primary care team, sectors and settings

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Qualifications and ongoing learning and development
  • Completion of an undergraduate degree in Physiotherapy, and registration with the Health and Care Professions Council
  • Able to demonstrate in practice portfolio experience in core physiotherapy and MSK physiotherapy
  • Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
  • Experience of independent practice

Desirable

  • Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP)
  • May hold or be working towards a prescribing qualification
  • May hold or be working towards a postgraduate physiotherapy qualification
  • Experience of working in primary care
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Qualifications and ongoing learning and development
  • Completion of an undergraduate degree in Physiotherapy, and registration with the Health and Care Professions Council
  • Able to demonstrate in practice portfolio experience in core physiotherapy and MSK physiotherapy
  • Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
  • Experience of independent practice

Desirable

  • Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP)
  • May hold or be working towards a prescribing qualification
  • May hold or be working towards a postgraduate physiotherapy qualification
  • Experience of working in primary care

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

East Kennet Primary Care Network

Address

Ramsbury & Wanborough Surgery

Whittonditch Road

Ramsbury

Wiltshire

SN8 2QT


Employer's website

https://www.ramsburyandwanboroughsurgery.com/index.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

East Kennet Primary Care Network

Address

Ramsbury & Wanborough Surgery

Whittonditch Road

Ramsbury

Wiltshire

SN8 2QT


Employer's website

https://www.ramsburyandwanboroughsurgery.com/index.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Primary Care Network General Manager

Ayesha Khanam

ayesha.khanam@nhs.net

01672520366

Date posted

01 June 2021

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A3430-21-4174

Job locations

Ramsbury & Wanborough Surgery

Whittonditch Road

Ramsbury

Wiltshire

SN8 2QT


Whittonditch Road

Ramsbury

Marlborough

Wiltshire

SN8 2QT


George Lane

Marlborough

Wiltshire

SN8 4BY


Church Street

Great Bedwyn

Marlborough

Wiltshire

SN8 3PF


9 Sprays

Burbage

Marlborough

Wiltshire

SN8 3TA


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