PCN First Contact Physiotherapist

The Confederation, Hillingdon CIC

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Job summary

We are looking for an experienced Physiotherapist to work in GP Practices across Long Lane PCN in Hayes as an MSK First Contact Physio. This exciting new role (Band 7) will be joining a growing team that includes Clinical Pharmacists and Social Prescribing Link Workers. Successful candidates will have a named GP Supervisor, access to peer learning developmental opportunities.

The successful candidate will have experience of initial assessments and creating treatment plans. One of our priority focus areas will be around frailty and prevention of falls. Experience in this area would be an advantage.

Main duties of the job

This role is new to primary care, and we envisage the role to be one to enhance the patient care offering. This role will be a face to face clinical role assessing new acute issues, as well as ongoing care and support for existing conditions in a preventative approach. The role will also involve upskilling other professionals to share learning.

About us

The Confederation, Hillingdon CIC works with general practice and other healthcare providers in Hillingdon to deliver high quality clinical services to patients. Our aim is to improve care for patients by working collaboratively across primary care and our partners as part of the Integrated Care Partnership. The Confederation team also work to develop and support individual GP practices, PCNs and Neighbourhoods and their changing needs. We are of the NHS but independent, innovative and transformational.

General capacity across primary care is being expanded rapidly. The Confederation is determined to develop as an attractive place to work that provides rewarding roles and opportunities to grow in order to attract and retain great staff that in turn provides the highest quality care.

Our Values

  • We work together to make a difference for patients
  • We care enough to go the extra mile
  • We support, trust and empower
  • We sincerely value each other
  • We support primary care to own its destiny

Date posted

13 August 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£44,000 to £57,000 a year Dependent on Experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share

Reference number

E0004-24-0044

Job locations

London Borough Of Hillingdon

High Street

Uxbridge

Middlesex

UB8 1UW


Job description

Job responsibilities

As a First Contact Physiotherapist, the post holder will work as part of a multidisciplinary team across the practices of a Primary Care Network (PCN), with the PCNs GPs and other clinicians and staff, as well as staff and clinicians from community, acute, social and voluntary sectors. They will work directly with patients to assess and treat conditions, manage long-term conditions as well as promote self-care. They will be part of a significant team of PCN First Contact Physiotherapists working under the supervision and support of a First Contact Physiotherapist Manager. The post holder will:-

1. Provide clinical expertise, acting as 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 rapid and accurate diagnosis and management plan.

2. Progress and request investigations to facilitate diagnosis and choice of treatment regime, understanding the information limitations derived from these and the relative sensitivity and specificity of particular tests diagnostic services such as x-rays and blood test, and interpret and act on results to aid diagnosis and the management plans of patients.

3. Deliver programmes of supported patient self-management, in ways that facilitate behavioural change, optimise individuals' physical activity, mobility, fulfilment of personal goals and independence, and that minimise the need for pharmacological interventions

Please copy paste this link in the browser to complete our online application form. We do not accept other forms of application.

https://theconfederationhillingdoncic.peoplehr.net/Pages/JobBoard/Opening.aspx?v=6f65a828-1ab8-4fdb-b8f3-03cf2b2179c6

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a First Contact Physiotherapist, the post holder will work as part of a multidisciplinary team across the practices of a Primary Care Network (PCN), with the PCNs GPs and other clinicians and staff, as well as staff and clinicians from community, acute, social and voluntary sectors. They will work directly with patients to assess and treat conditions, manage long-term conditions as well as promote self-care. They will be part of a significant team of PCN First Contact Physiotherapists working under the supervision and support of a First Contact Physiotherapist Manager. The post holder will:-

1. Provide clinical expertise, acting as 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 rapid and accurate diagnosis and management plan.

2. Progress and request investigations to facilitate diagnosis and choice of treatment regime, understanding the information limitations derived from these and the relative sensitivity and specificity of particular tests diagnostic services such as x-rays and blood test, and interpret and act on results to aid diagnosis and the management plans of patients.

3. Deliver programmes of supported patient self-management, in ways that facilitate behavioural change, optimise individuals' physical activity, mobility, fulfilment of personal goals and independence, and that minimise the need for pharmacological interventions

Please copy paste this link in the browser to complete our online application form. We do not accept other forms of application.

https://theconfederationhillingdoncic.peoplehr.net/Pages/JobBoard/Opening.aspx?v=6f65a828-1ab8-4fdb-b8f3-03cf2b2179c6

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • BSc/Grad Dip in Physiotherapy
  • CPD pertaining to Primary Care and MSK management

Desirable

  • MSc or MSc modules for advanced practice
  • Evidence of CPD and post registration portfolio
  • CPD pertaining to Primary Care and MSK management
  • Extended Scope competencies around bloods, imaging and prescribing

Experience

Essential

  • Minimum of 2 years post-- qualification experience.
  • Understanding of professional ethics/code of conduct and their application in practice
  • Excellent physical examination skills and prioritisation of relevant screening.

Desirable

  • Knowledge of other specialities common with pain (Rheumatology, Vascular, Endocrinology etc)
  • Clinical experience of triage and care planning
  • Experience of working in Primary care and first contact roles
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • BSc/Grad Dip in Physiotherapy
  • CPD pertaining to Primary Care and MSK management

Desirable

  • MSc or MSc modules for advanced practice
  • Evidence of CPD and post registration portfolio
  • CPD pertaining to Primary Care and MSK management
  • Extended Scope competencies around bloods, imaging and prescribing

Experience

Essential

  • Minimum of 2 years post-- qualification experience.
  • Understanding of professional ethics/code of conduct and their application in practice
  • Excellent physical examination skills and prioritisation of relevant screening.

Desirable

  • Knowledge of other specialities common with pain (Rheumatology, Vascular, Endocrinology etc)
  • Clinical experience of triage and care planning
  • Experience of working in Primary care and first contact roles

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 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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

The Confederation, Hillingdon CIC

Address

London Borough Of Hillingdon

High Street

Uxbridge

Middlesex

UB8 1UW


Employer's website

https://www.theconfederationhillingdon.org.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Confederation, Hillingdon CIC

Address

London Borough Of Hillingdon

High Street

Uxbridge

Middlesex

UB8 1UW


Employer's website

https://www.theconfederationhillingdon.org.uk (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

HR & Recruitment Coordinator

Hamza Hilowle

hillconfed.recruitment@nhs.net

Date posted

13 August 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£44,000 to £57,000 a year Dependent on Experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share

Reference number

E0004-24-0044

Job locations

London Borough Of Hillingdon

High Street

Uxbridge

Middlesex

UB8 1UW


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