Job summary
Come and work with us!
An
exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced First Contact Practitioner
to join our team in the Caterham Minor Injuries Unit. The Unit is open 8am
8pm; 7 days per week; 365 days per year.
Situated
at Caterham Dene Community Hospital the Minor Injury Unit is a practitioner-led
unit, providing a service for adults and children that require treatment of
minor injuries and minor medical conditions.
We
are looking for a dynamic practitioner who is enthusiastic about providing high
quality care. You will work as part of a team of experienced practitioners and
be supported by a practice development practitioner who will support your
professional development.
Interviews will be held 29thAugust 2024
Main duties of the job
You need to be able to work autonomously taking a full history and examination, requesting investigations, interpreting the results, diagnosing and planning treatment and discharging patients attending with undifferentiated and undiagnosed minor injuries. This should include an understanding of when to refer to other specialities and the acute hospital.
The Organisation encourages staff development.
As a bonus we have free parking on site.
Preferred method of contact is by email. Please check your email regularly following the closing date.
About us
Do you want to be part of an organisation that was rated best provider of NHS care to work for nationwide? (2023 staff survey results)
First Community is a staff owned
social enterprise rated Good by CQC, which delivers NHS community services across
east Surrey and parts of West Sussex. We
are looking for individuals who share our values First-rate care, First-rate people,
First-rate value.
First Community is a great place
to work, everyone 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 various employee benefits.
Please talk to us before applying
or at interview about the flexibility you need. We may not be able to meet your
needs exactly, but we do promise to fully consider your request and meet your needs
where possible. Please note, flexible working options may vary depending on the
role.
At First Community we welcome
applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+
candidates and candidates with disabilities. We ensure that all applicants are
treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process,
including the consideration of reasonable adjustments.
Sustainability is integral to
First Community achieving the NHS Net Zero target.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Providing independent specialist advice and clinical expertise, acting as a 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 clinical impression and management plan.
Please refer to the full description under supporting documents.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Providing independent specialist advice and clinical expertise, acting as a 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 clinical impression and management plan.
Please refer to the full description under supporting documents.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or Diploma equivalent in physiotherapy
- HCPC Registration
- Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio including attendance at recent post graduate courses relevant to the clinical field.
- Stage 1 Roadmap to Practice completed
Desirable
- Appropriate training at MSc level or equivalent
- Membership of special interest group
- Stage 2 Roadmap to Practice completed
Skills
Essential
- Articulate, good communication skills
- Able to work with others and pass on skills and knowledge to others
- Competent IT skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Able to identify when to refer a patient to another service or for diagnostics
Desirable
Other
Essential
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of an MDT
- Committed to personal and team development.
- Clear vision of role/commitment to speciality and department
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 5 years post graduate experience
- Minimum of 3 years experience as senior in musculoskeletal physiotherapy
- Experience of working in a team
Desirable
- Experience of service development
- Undertaking/Initiating audits
Other
Essential
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of an MDT
- Committed to personal and team development.
- Clear vision of role/commitment to speciality and department
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and experience of a wide range of approaches for the management of complex musculoskeletal conditions
- Excellent knowledge in Musculoskeletal conditions
Desirable
- Knowledge of relevant NHS issues
- Knowledge of MSK and related pathways
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or Diploma equivalent in physiotherapy
- HCPC Registration
- Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio including attendance at recent post graduate courses relevant to the clinical field.
- Stage 1 Roadmap to Practice completed
Desirable
- Appropriate training at MSc level or equivalent
- Membership of special interest group
- Stage 2 Roadmap to Practice completed
Skills
Essential
- Articulate, good communication skills
- Able to work with others and pass on skills and knowledge to others
- Competent IT skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Able to identify when to refer a patient to another service or for diagnostics
Desirable
Other
Essential
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of an MDT
- Committed to personal and team development.
- Clear vision of role/commitment to speciality and department
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 5 years post graduate experience
- Minimum of 3 years experience as senior in musculoskeletal physiotherapy
- Experience of working in a team
Desirable
- Experience of service development
- Undertaking/Initiating audits
Other
Essential
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of an MDT
- Committed to personal and team development.
- Clear vision of role/commitment to speciality and department
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and experience of a wide range of approaches for the management of complex musculoskeletal conditions
- Excellent knowledge in Musculoskeletal conditions
Desirable
- Knowledge of relevant NHS issues
- Knowledge of MSK and related pathways
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
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Additional information
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
