Job summary
Musculoskeletal (MSK) Practitioner/ First Contact Physiotherapy Practitioner (FCP)
Various locations across Somerset available.
Are you an experienced and motivated musculoskeletal (MSK) Physiotherapist looking for a new challenge?
Are you already working in an FCP role but want to move into a portfolio role across the MSK pathway with protected personal and service development time?
We believe in developing our employees in portfolio working so have opportunities to work as an FCP within our Primary Care Networks in Somerset andacross the MSK pathway within our integrated MSK service for example in MSK rehabilitation, MIU, ED, The Orthopaedic Assessment in Somerset (OASIS) or secondary care orthopaedic clinics.
This post could be starting at Band 7 with development through to an Advanced Practice role (Band 8a) with a clear progression pathway. If you're an experienced Band 6, this could be anexciting opportunity for you too!
We prioritise developing our staff by offering funded postgraduate options, including taught FCP routes and HEE accredited Advanced Practice opportunities. You'll have protected non-clinical time to develop yourself and help support the development of the service.
We're working collaboratively across Somerset to deliver an integrated MSK pathway witha systemwide host model to improve patient access but also provide a supportive environment with many learning opportunities
Main duties of the job
Provide clinical expertise, including acting in afirst-contact role and making decisions about the best course of action for patients' care. This will involve seeing patients, without prior contact with their GP.
Practitioners will use their clinical-reasoning skills to undertake an assessment of the presenting problem, interpret findings, develop working and differential diagnoses, and formulate, communicate and implement management plans that take account of individuals' needs, goals and wishes, local service availability and relevant local and national guidelines and policies.
Enable individuals to make decisions about their care using the principles of shared decision making:
- Deliver programmes of supported patient self-management, in ways that facilitate behavioural change, optimise individuals' physical activity, mobility, fulfilment of personal goals and independence relevant to their (musculoskeletal) MSK condition.
- Provide clinical and strategic leadership for the MSK services within a area with responsibility for safety, quality, training and clinical governance agendas to support the MSK workforce.
- Lead on the development and delivery of an education programme for staff focusing on the biopsychosocial assessment and appropriate first line management of MSK conditions to promote more efficient and effective use of MSK services and resources.
About us
We're proud to be part of a service that is integrated and forward-thinking and at the forefront of improving MSK pathways and service delivery.
Would you like to have genuine opportunities for growth and development within and beyond your role?
What can we offer you?
- We are currently working with local higher education institutes to develop our workforce with the opportunity to undertake AP modules or full MSc as the apprenticeship pathway develops
- You will be part of a network of advanced physiotherapy clinicians. Our highly skilled clinical team can help develop your competencies, provide peer support and professional development
- You will be given time and the opportunity to develop yourself and others
- You'll receive supportive job plan opportunities for mentorship training
- Band 6 development - 3 years MSK experience required
- Competitive Relocation package available If you're looking to make the move to Somerset!
You will be part of a very warm and welcoming team who were early adopters of FCP so thoroughly understand the challenges of the role and the importance of supporting each other.
Somerset is a fantastically diverse place to live, there's something for everyone! With beautiful coastlines and countryside, quant villages, great shopping. We're also in a great spot for transport to the cities - Bristol, Exeter & London!
Job description
Job responsibilities
Do you want a role that allows you exposure to different professional settings to further broaden and strengthen your skill set?
Our MSK Advanced Practitioner (Band 8a) posts work clinically across the musculoskeletal (MSK) pathway and provide leadership to facilitate the expanding FCP service within the primary care networks.
You will primarily work as an FCP in Primary Care in Somerset, based in a GP surgery in the newly formed PCNs.
You will also get the opportunity to evaluate the service and actively participate in audit and research and share our work at conferences and in publications.
May be considered as a development opportunityat Band 7, dependant on experience.
Is this the ideal role for you?
We are open to applications from aspiring or established MSK Advanced Practitioners s who are passionate about managing patients at the start of their MSK pathway and motivated to consistently deliver quality clinical management of musculoskeletal conditions
We are ideally looking for employees who are already working at an advanced practice level as measured against the HEE competency framework, but also those who would like to develop towards an FCP or AP roles with full support and training
If you would like to know more, then please get in touch.We encourage and welcome informal calls or visits so please contact us if you would like to find out more
Job description
Job responsibilities
Do you want a role that allows you exposure to different professional settings to further broaden and strengthen your skill set?
Our MSK Advanced Practitioner (Band 8a) posts work clinically across the musculoskeletal (MSK) pathway and provide leadership to facilitate the expanding FCP service within the primary care networks.
You will primarily work as an FCP in Primary Care in Somerset, based in a GP surgery in the newly formed PCNs.
You will also get the opportunity to evaluate the service and actively participate in audit and research and share our work at conferences and in publications.
May be considered as a development opportunityat Band 7, dependant on experience.
Is this the ideal role for you?
We are open to applications from aspiring or established MSK Advanced Practitioners s who are passionate about managing patients at the start of their MSK pathway and motivated to consistently deliver quality clinical management of musculoskeletal conditions
We are ideally looking for employees who are already working at an advanced practice level as measured against the HEE competency framework, but also those who would like to develop towards an FCP or AP roles with full support and training
If you would like to know more, then please get in touch.We encourage and welcome informal calls or visits so please contact us if you would like to find out more
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree/diploma level education leading to State Registration by the HCPC as a Physiotherapist
- Evidence of relevant MSk post-graduate qualification/training at masters level
Desirable
- oMembership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
- oRelevant Masters Degree
- oInjection therapy
- oNMP / pharmacology knowledge
- oMECC
Experience
Essential
- oExtensive and varied experience of the management of musculoskeletal problems across the MSk pathway.
- oPrevious project management/ team leadership experience, developing standards, guidelines, policies and protocols.
- oAble to provide robust leadership by empowering and supporting staff
Desirable
- oExperience of working across organisational boundaries in a health care setting
- oExperience of working in an extended role e.g. requesting investigations
- oExperience in teaching musculoskeletal medicine as part of clinical role
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree/diploma level education leading to State Registration by the HCPC as a Physiotherapist
- Evidence of relevant MSk post-graduate qualification/training at masters level
Desirable
- oMembership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
- oRelevant Masters Degree
- oInjection therapy
- oNMP / pharmacology knowledge
- oMECC
Experience
Essential
- oExtensive and varied experience of the management of musculoskeletal problems across the MSk pathway.
- oPrevious project management/ team leadership experience, developing standards, guidelines, policies and protocols.
- oAble to provide robust leadership by empowering and supporting staff
Desirable
- oExperience of working across organisational boundaries in a health care setting
- oExperience of working in an extended role e.g. requesting investigations
- oExperience in teaching musculoskeletal medicine as part of clinical role
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).
