First Contact Physiotherapist / Highly Specialist MSK Physiotherapist
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Job summary
Due to internal promotion we have an opportunity to join one of London's Leading NHS providers of FCP Physiotherapy. We offer the opportunity to develop as an FCP while continuing to grow as a departmental Physiotherapist rehabilitating patients while developing as a clinical leader of band 5 & 6 Physios.
We are an innovative team with a strong track record of staff development & great support, led by an established team of band 8a FCP's & Extended Scope Physiotherapists/APP's.
The role combines the best of both worlds, where you will form a key part of a primary care network & working with the Homerton's Locomotor service providing Physio rehab in a supportive teaching hospital environment.
You will be supported to complete your level 7 competencies with:
- Regular senior MSK teaching & support to complete road map
- Comprehensive 8a FCP support
- Dedicated 1:1 band 8a supervision
- Weekly FCP peer support sessions
- Daily 8a ESP/APP problem patient question time
- Funding for courses/MSc modules
The Homerton's award winning MSK teams consists of:
- GP & Consultant referred outpatient services
- Homertonhospital & community outpatient locations
- Post-orthopaedic surgery rehabilitation, sports medicine, pelvic health, ESP/APP, MSK ultrasonography, non-medical prescribers, virtual fracture & persistent pain clinics,
- Close working relationships with Radiology, Rheumatology, Orthopaedics, Podiatry & Emergency Medicine
Main duties of the job
Provide clinical expertise as a first contact Physiotherapist managing musculoskeletal patients. With our comprehensive support you will be expected to work towards and complete the Health Education England FCP roadmap stage 1 and 2.
As an FCP you will be based in one of primary care networks and as a Band 7 you will work with our Physiotherapy team in our well equipped Physiotherapy Departments at St. Leonards' Hospital and satellite physiotherapy clinics across Hackney.
The successful candidate will be a key member of the team in delivering clinical education and quality improvement projects throughout the service, as well as evidence-based patient-centred physiotherapy management to a varied caseload of musculoskeletal patients.
You will have the opportunity to develop your supervision and mentorship skills with the opportunity to supervise band 6 Physiotherapists
Please note, there will be a two-stage interview process: Candidates will first be shortlisted to undertake an online written test. Those candidates who are successful in the written test will then be invited to an interview.
Working hours: 37.5 Hours per week
We have a Fixed Term until 31 March 2024 & Fixed Term until October 2023 to offer
Proposed Interview Date: 8th September 2022
About us
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.
We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.
Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.
We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.
Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.
Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.
Details
Date posted
05 August 2022
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£47,154 to £52,936 a year p.a. inc.
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
18 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours
Reference number
293-CCS1-0057
Job locations
Locomotor Service, St Leonards
Nuttall Street
London
N1 5LZ
Employer details
Employer name
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Locomotor Service, St Leonards
Nuttall Street
London
N1 5LZ
Employer's website
https://www.homerton.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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