Job summary
We are pleased to offer an 8a First Contact Physiotherapist post to join our established & award winning team of FCPs & Physiotherapists within the Locomotor service.
We are looking for candidates with advanced clinical practice musculoskeletal physiotherapy skills and extensive experience of leadership, supervision and teaching.
Our 8a FCP roles bring expertise to support band 7 FCPs and develop our service. You will be part of our large team of 8a FCPs and work closely with Locomotor service physiotherapists and advance practice physiotherapists.
In conjunction with Locomotor service leads and other 8a FCP's, support the development of referral guidelines for MSK and MSK related conditions across primary care services, community, secondary and tertiary [specialist] services.
The post benefits from development support from our established team of Locomotor ESPs/APPs and FCPs.
Please note that candidates who use AI when completing their application form will be at a disadvantage.
Main duties of the job
Clinically as a band 8a First Contact Physiotherapist the role will include managing a FCP caseload within GP practices.
Candidates should possess level 7 skills and abilities as described within the FCP framework and have level 7 clinical experience acting as the first clinical point of contact for musculoskeletal patients.
The post will also provide teaching and staff development to band 7 First Contact Physiotherapists and leading clinical education within the PCN.
The post holder will provide supervision and mentorship to band 7 FCP's and contribute to the leadership of FCP provision in City and Hackney. This will involve working closely with GP's, practice managers and contributing to the development of the Locomotor FCP service within the PCN.
This post will also support the FCP lead in managing the FCP service provided to the PCN.
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.
Please see the enclosed posters detailing the Locomotor service approach to our FCP service and staff wellbeing
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment's on this page.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment's on this page.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Substantive experience as a clinical Physiotherapist, with experience as a band 7 Physiotherapist
- Significant leadership and experience in applying the physiotherapy process to include MSK assessment, interpretation, individual care planning, motivation, monitoring and evaluation of highly specialised MSK treatment
- Experience of supervision of specialist Physiotherapy staff/ line management
Desirable
- Experience of working within a primary care setting
Education
Essential
- Degree or diploma in Physiotherapy
- Registration with the Health and Care Professional Council
- Can demonstrate working at Level 7 [within the ACP framework] capability in MSK related areas of practice or equivalent (such as advanced assessment diagnosis and treatment)
Desirable
- MSc degree in Physiotherapy
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to lead and manage change across own service and wider MDT team/services.
- Ability to integrate latest evidence based practice into services and ability to use to lead change across a pathway/range of providers
Knowledge & Understanding
Essential
- Demonstrate expert knowledge in the diagnosis and physiotherapy management of complex musculoskeletal disorders
- In-depth knowledge of bio-psycho-social model of care
Values & Other
Essential
- Understanding of the Trust values
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Substantive experience as a clinical Physiotherapist, with experience as a band 7 Physiotherapist
- Significant leadership and experience in applying the physiotherapy process to include MSK assessment, interpretation, individual care planning, motivation, monitoring and evaluation of highly specialised MSK treatment
- Experience of supervision of specialist Physiotherapy staff/ line management
Desirable
- Experience of working within a primary care setting
Education
Essential
- Degree or diploma in Physiotherapy
- Registration with the Health and Care Professional Council
- Can demonstrate working at Level 7 [within the ACP framework] capability in MSK related areas of practice or equivalent (such as advanced assessment diagnosis and treatment)
Desirable
- MSc degree in Physiotherapy
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to lead and manage change across own service and wider MDT team/services.
- Ability to integrate latest evidence based practice into services and ability to use to lead change across a pathway/range of providers
Knowledge & Understanding
Essential
- Demonstrate expert knowledge in the diagnosis and physiotherapy management of complex musculoskeletal disorders
- In-depth knowledge of bio-psycho-social model of care
Values & Other
Essential
- Understanding of the Trust values
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).
