Job summary
An
exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced, highly motivated and
enthusiastic musculoskeletal physiotherapist to join the Musculoskeletal ICAT
service. This would ideally be someone already in an AP post but may be an
experienced Band 7 looking to develop their career.
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached for full details.
Main duties of the job
Responsible for
the management of patients within the Musculoskeletal Triage service, acting as
a gatekeeper for orthopaedic services. Responsible for the
electronic triage of referrals, assessment and treatment of a spinal caseload,
including complex conditions. Expected to work outside the scope of usual physiotherapy practice for
example requesting imaging and blood tests and prescribing. The management of
patients will include referral for conservative management, education and
advice, referral to secondary care orthopaedics, rheumatology and pain
management. They will provide advice and
support to other ICATs clinicians and physiotherapy staff, as well as
contributing to the supervision and support of the musculoskeletal physiotherapy
team, including a large team of FCPs. Support of the physiotherapy team will
include leading combined clinics and group supervision sessions.
Experience as a
senior musculoskeletal physiotherapist in an outpatient setting, a team player and experienced in
supervising staff. They should have evidence of post-graduate training
including Masters level learning encompassing the four pillars of advanced
practice: clinical practice; leadership and management; education and research,
with demonstration of core capabilities and area specific clinical competence.
Clinics are held across the
area that First Community serves in both GP practices and First Community premises
so flexibility and access to a car is essential.
About us
Do you want to be part of an organisation that is committed to providing first rate care and services to its local community?
First Community is a CQC rated Good staff owned social enterprise, which delivers NHS community services to residents across east Surrey and in parts of West Sussex.
First Community is a great place to work, everyone here has a voice and is supported to develop their career to its full potential. We offer all our staff: NHS terms and conditions, high quality training and development opportunities, flexible working to enable a good work life balance, an inclusive and friendly work environment, an NHS pension, flexible retirement options and employee benefits including a car salary sacrifice scheme.
First Community values diversity and inclusion and is committed to the recruitment and retention of under-represented minority groups. We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and candidates with disabilities.
Sustainability is integral to First Community achieving the NHS Net Zero target. All staff are therefore actively encouraged and supported to implement new ways of working within their field of expertise.
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be jointly responsible for the maintenance and development of a
coordinated musculoskeletal triage service, including diagnostics.
To be responsible for referral of patients to the most appropriate care
pathway, including the use of extended roles to core physiotherapy practice
(i.e. requesting and interpreting MRI,
X-rays and pathology tests, injecting, prescribing).
To work closely with a range of secondary care providers, (e.g.
orthopaedic consultants, neurosurgeons, rheumatologists, consultants in pain
medicine) to ensure that patients are referred appropriately to the correct
pathway.
To take a leading role in the advanced assessment, clinical diagnosis and
treatment of patients referred to the musculoskeletal triage service and
Physiotherapy Outpatient Department.
These patients may have a complex and chronic presentation.
To provide skilled clinical leadership to all clinicians within the
multidisciplinary team and senior staff within the Physiotherapy Department and
actively participate in plans for service development. To implement policy and policy changes in own
highly specialist clinical area and to set and monitor standards of practice.
To support and undertake evidence based projects, audit and research
across the sites, including recommendations for change in practice within
specialist clinical area.
To be jointly responsible for the administration support for the service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be jointly responsible for the maintenance and development of a
coordinated musculoskeletal triage service, including diagnostics.
To be responsible for referral of patients to the most appropriate care
pathway, including the use of extended roles to core physiotherapy practice
(i.e. requesting and interpreting MRI,
X-rays and pathology tests, injecting, prescribing).
To work closely with a range of secondary care providers, (e.g.
orthopaedic consultants, neurosurgeons, rheumatologists, consultants in pain
medicine) to ensure that patients are referred appropriately to the correct
pathway.
To take a leading role in the advanced assessment, clinical diagnosis and
treatment of patients referred to the musculoskeletal triage service and
Physiotherapy Outpatient Department.
These patients may have a complex and chronic presentation.
To provide skilled clinical leadership to all clinicians within the
multidisciplinary team and senior staff within the Physiotherapy Department and
actively participate in plans for service development. To implement policy and policy changes in own
highly specialist clinical area and to set and monitor standards of practice.
To support and undertake evidence based projects, audit and research
across the sites, including recommendations for change in practice within
specialist clinical area.
To be jointly responsible for the administration support for the service.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree/Diploma equivalent.
- Obtained or working towards post graduate course e.g. MACP, McKenzie Diploma, SOMM, MSc, Sports Medicine Diploma.
- HCPC Registration.
- Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio including attendance at recent post-graduate courses relevant to the clinical field, covering the four pillars of advanced practice: clinical practice; leadership and management; education and research, with demonstration of core capabilities and area specific clinical competence.
- Foundation management training (e.g. supervision, appraisal skills).
Desirable
- Membership of appropriate special interest group.
- Advanced practice skills i.e. diploma in injection skills, competency to request x-rays (IRMER), supplementary prescribing, CASE accredited diagnostic ultrasound PgCert.
Skills
Essential
- Articulate.
- Good communication skills.
- Advanced clinical reasoning skills and assessment and treatment skills.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and experience of a wide range of approaches to the management of complex musculoskeletal conditions.
Other
Essential
- Clear vision of role/commitment to speciality and department.
- Committed to personal and team development.
- Able to work within a team environment and be an expert in the dissemination of knowledge and skills to other health professionals and patients.
- Demonstrate a flexible approach to work patterns and working environment.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of delivering undergraduate student supervision and clinical education to graduate and post graduate standard in area of speciality
- Minimum of 5 years post qualification, specialising in outpatients.
- Evidence of teaching within post.
Desirable
- Orthopaedic experience.
- Four years as a senior in an outpatient setting.
- Experience of lecturing externally.
- Involvement in research.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree/Diploma equivalent.
- Obtained or working towards post graduate course e.g. MACP, McKenzie Diploma, SOMM, MSc, Sports Medicine Diploma.
- HCPC Registration.
- Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio including attendance at recent post-graduate courses relevant to the clinical field, covering the four pillars of advanced practice: clinical practice; leadership and management; education and research, with demonstration of core capabilities and area specific clinical competence.
- Foundation management training (e.g. supervision, appraisal skills).
Desirable
- Membership of appropriate special interest group.
- Advanced practice skills i.e. diploma in injection skills, competency to request x-rays (IRMER), supplementary prescribing, CASE accredited diagnostic ultrasound PgCert.
Skills
Essential
- Articulate.
- Good communication skills.
- Advanced clinical reasoning skills and assessment and treatment skills.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and experience of a wide range of approaches to the management of complex musculoskeletal conditions.
Other
Essential
- Clear vision of role/commitment to speciality and department.
- Committed to personal and team development.
- Able to work within a team environment and be an expert in the dissemination of knowledge and skills to other health professionals and patients.
- Demonstrate a flexible approach to work patterns and working environment.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of delivering undergraduate student supervision and clinical education to graduate and post graduate standard in area of speciality
- Minimum of 5 years post qualification, specialising in outpatients.
- Evidence of teaching within post.
Desirable
- Orthopaedic experience.
- Four years as a senior in an outpatient setting.
- Experience of lecturing externally.
- Involvement in research.
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
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).
