Job summary
This is a fantastic opportunity to work for Rotherham NHS
Foundation Trust within our First Contact Physiotherapy service; working as a
First Contact Physiotherapist within a Primary Care setting. We are looking for
enthusiastic, appropriately experienced Physiotherapists to join our friendly,
people centred, passionate team.
The successful candidate will assess patients within
20-minute appointments following appropriate care navigation by the GP Practice
teams. They will operate at an advanced level of clinical practice with skills
to assess, diagnose, treat and manage musculoskeletal (MSK) problems and
undifferentiated conditions.
The successful candidates will be an experienced
Physiotherapist who:
Can evidence compliance with/ working towards the First
Contact Practitioners Roadmap to Practice.
Displays energy and passion in the pursuit of service
excellence and delivery of a positive patient experience
Can support the FCP service and Clinical Lead to meet
established targets and objectives
Has evidence of the development of advanced MSK assessment
skills
Can evidence advanced MSK/Orthopaedic clinical experience
and skills
Has a commitment to personal professional development and
the development of others
Main duties of the job
Main duties include:
- Takes professional responsibility as a first-contact Physiotherapist, with high-level decision-making and clinical-reasoning skills to assess, diagnose and triage of patients (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.
- 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 FCP Clinical Lead and contributes to service delivery/ improvement.
- To clinically supervise, teach, mentor and co-ordinate the work of Therapists, students and other primary care staff
About us
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust is a combined acute and community Trust serving a population of over 260,000 with over 4,500 staff. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham. We are working successfully with partners across South Yorkshire as part of the Integrated Care Board where we are leading and collaborating in several key work streams and service areas, including workforce development. We combine our patient first approach with innovation and care against a backdrop of system working, as encapsulated in our Trust values
AMBITIOUS - We set high standards for the services we deliver. We aim to be an outstanding Trust and we are enthusiastic about delivering excellent health care for our patients.
CARING - We embrace the importance of giving the highest possible quality of care for our patients. We also care for each other as colleagues and for the community, our resources, our environment and our future.
TOGETHER - We value the importance of working together with patients, carers and families to ensure that we provide high quality patient centred care. We are committed to working with partners and stakeholders across Rotherham, South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw to develop sustainable services for the population we serve. Getting the right leaders in the Trust is critical to achieving.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion, for both our patients and our workforce.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for
full details of the role and responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for
full details of the role and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy
- Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the county and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.
- Post graduate qualifications relevant to MSK & Orthopaedic speciality to Masters level or equivalent
- Working towards completion of First Contact Practitioner Roadmap Stage 1 & 2 either portfolio or HEI route
Desirable
- Non medical prescribing or willingness to complete
- Membership of Chartered Society of Physiotherapy Management/leadership qualification or equivalent
- Completed recognised IT course e.g. ECDL/Elite/MOST
- Completion of First Contact Practitioner Roadmap Stage 1 & 2 either portfolio or HEI route
PIN
Essential
Experience
Essential
- Broad post registration clinical experience of working within NMSK Physiotherapy Services
- Evidence of developing and utilising systems of performance management
- Experience of management of resources
- Experience of user/carer participation and engagement in development of services
- Evidence of development and supervision of staff and students
- Up to date documented evidence of CPD and KSF relevant to clinical area
- Experience of leading a multi-professional team
- Experience of leading service developments
Desirable
- Recruitment and selection experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of advanced clinical reasoning skills in the assessment and management of patients in relation to NMSK conditions.
- Evidence of leadership and management expertise and knowledge acquired through CPD and experience
- Knowledge and experience of using standardised assessments and development of relevant outcome measures
- Demonstrates knowledge of equipment available and able to assess and fit where applicable
- Knowledge and understanding of national legislation, guidance and regulatory framework including NSF, NICE, Information Governance, Equality and Diversity, Data Protection, Safe Guarding, Professional and Clinical Guidelines.
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance and implications for service area
- Knowledge and evidence of participation in clinical audit and evidence gathering methods
- Evidence of continuous improvement through benchmarking and sharing and utilising best practice
- Knowledge and understanding of Health & Safety in the work environment and implications for service area
- Awareness and understanding of relevant health and Social Care legislation
Desirable
- Evidence of utilising systems of performance management
- Membership of Regional /National Specialist groups/forums
- Research and/or publications or contributions to
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy
- Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the county and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.
- Post graduate qualifications relevant to MSK & Orthopaedic speciality to Masters level or equivalent
- Working towards completion of First Contact Practitioner Roadmap Stage 1 & 2 either portfolio or HEI route
Desirable
- Non medical prescribing or willingness to complete
- Membership of Chartered Society of Physiotherapy Management/leadership qualification or equivalent
- Completed recognised IT course e.g. ECDL/Elite/MOST
- Completion of First Contact Practitioner Roadmap Stage 1 & 2 either portfolio or HEI route
PIN
Essential
Experience
Essential
- Broad post registration clinical experience of working within NMSK Physiotherapy Services
- Evidence of developing and utilising systems of performance management
- Experience of management of resources
- Experience of user/carer participation and engagement in development of services
- Evidence of development and supervision of staff and students
- Up to date documented evidence of CPD and KSF relevant to clinical area
- Experience of leading a multi-professional team
- Experience of leading service developments
Desirable
- Recruitment and selection experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of advanced clinical reasoning skills in the assessment and management of patients in relation to NMSK conditions.
- Evidence of leadership and management expertise and knowledge acquired through CPD and experience
- Knowledge and experience of using standardised assessments and development of relevant outcome measures
- Demonstrates knowledge of equipment available and able to assess and fit where applicable
- Knowledge and understanding of national legislation, guidance and regulatory framework including NSF, NICE, Information Governance, Equality and Diversity, Data Protection, Safe Guarding, Professional and Clinical Guidelines.
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance and implications for service area
- Knowledge and evidence of participation in clinical audit and evidence gathering methods
- Evidence of continuous improvement through benchmarking and sharing and utilising best practice
- Knowledge and understanding of Health & Safety in the work environment and implications for service area
- Awareness and understanding of relevant health and Social Care legislation
Desirable
- Evidence of utilising systems of performance management
- Membership of Regional /National Specialist groups/forums
- Research and/or publications or contributions to
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
