PCN - FC Physiotherapist

Waltham Forest Federated GP Network

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for First Contact Physiotherapist within the organisation, who must be available to work on a full-time basis with flexibility when required to work across sites within PCNs. Practices across Waltham Forest have come to work collaboratively as Primary Care Networks (PCNs), pooling their resources and workforce to provide improved and integrated services for their patients. PCNs typically consist of 30,000-50,000 patients

Main duties of the job

Interview dates will be confirmed and shortlisted candidates will most likely be interviewed by different panels.

* Candidates must have access to own transport

Please check the Job Description and Person Specification or email nazia.sultana3@nhs.net for more information.

About us

WF GP FedNet is a not-for-profit Federation of 36 GP Practices in Waltham Forest. We are a private limited company who provides NHS Services based in Primary Care, pooling the skills and resources of local GPs to provide large scale services as part of the local NHS Strategy to bring more services into the Community to help people stay well and at home.

Date posted

23 October 2020

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£43,712 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

2 years

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

B0116-20-3899

Job locations

500 Larkshall Road

Highams Park

London

E4 9HH


Job description

Job responsibilities

Waltham Forest Federated GP Network are supporting the Primary Care Networks established across the borough to recruit First Contact Physiotherapist

The First Contact Physiotherapist (FCP) will have advanced skills to assess, diagnose, treat and manage musculoskeletal (MSK) problems and undifferentiated conditions. This will involve seeing patients, without prior contact with their GP, to establish a rapid and accurate diagnosis and management plan, thus streamlining pathways of care. They can work independently and do not require supervision, thus helping to release workload currently undertaken by GPs. Patients can either self-refer or be referred by the networks members. The FCP will have a key role in supporting delivery of the new Network Contract DES Service specifications.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Waltham Forest Federated GP Network are supporting the Primary Care Networks established across the borough to recruit First Contact Physiotherapist

The First Contact Physiotherapist (FCP) will have advanced skills to assess, diagnose, treat and manage musculoskeletal (MSK) problems and undifferentiated conditions. This will involve seeing patients, without prior contact with their GP, to establish a rapid and accurate diagnosis and management plan, thus streamlining pathways of care. They can work independently and do not require supervision, thus helping to release workload currently undertaken by GPs. Patients can either self-refer or be referred by the networks members. The FCP will have a key role in supporting delivery of the new Network Contract DES Service specifications.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • BSc/Grad Dip in Physiotherapy.
  • A minimum of one years post qualification experience.
  • HCPC Registration.
  • CPD pertaining to Primary Care and MSK management

Desirable

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

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in Primary care and first contact roles.
  • Expert clinical reasoning skills.
  • Proven multi-disciplinary working.
  • Clinical experience of triage and care planning.

Desirable

  • Experience as Senior Physiotherapist working in autonomous MSK role.
  • Evidence of clinical leadership.
  • Evidence of research activity or skills.
  • Experience of computer based clinical systems, EMIS Web.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • BSc/Grad Dip in Physiotherapy.
  • A minimum of one years post qualification experience.
  • HCPC Registration.
  • CPD pertaining to Primary Care and MSK management

Desirable

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

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in Primary care and first contact roles.
  • Expert clinical reasoning skills.
  • Proven multi-disciplinary working.
  • Clinical experience of triage and care planning.

Desirable

  • Experience as Senior Physiotherapist working in autonomous MSK role.
  • Evidence of clinical leadership.
  • Evidence of research activity or skills.
  • Experience of computer based clinical systems, EMIS Web.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Waltham Forest Federated GP Network

Address

500 Larkshall Road

Highams Park

London

E4 9HH


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Waltham Forest Federated GP Network

Address

500 Larkshall Road

Highams Park

London

E4 9HH


Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

Nazia Sultana

nazia.sultana3@nhs.net

Date posted

23 October 2020

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£43,712 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

2 years

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

B0116-20-3899

Job locations

500 Larkshall Road

Highams Park

London

E4 9HH


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