First Contact Practitioner - Physiotherapist, Ashfield North PCN
Primary Integrated Community Services
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Job summary
ABOUT THE ROLE
We have an exciting opportunity for a First Contact Practitioner – Physiotherapist (FCP) to join our dynamic team. We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic about providing high quality care.
PICS has two Clinical FCP Leads in post that are ensuring its FCP’s are fulfilling the requirements of the Health Education England FCP Roadmap. We are committed to further the development of FCP as specialist MSK professionals in primary care.
You will be based within Ashfield North Primary Care Network (PCN) covering:
- Brierley Park, Sutton-in-Ashfield, NG17 2NF
- Kings Medical Centre, Sutton-in-Ashfield, NG17 1AT
- Willowbrook Medical Practice, Sutton in Ashfield, NG17 1ES
- Skegby Family Medical Practice, Skegby, NG17 3EE
- Woodlands Medical Practice, Sutton In Ashfield, NG17 1JW
Ashfield North PCN has a patient population in excess of 51,600. You will be part of a wider team of First Contact Physiotherapists and supported by our Clinical Lead First Contact Physiotherapist who is on the PICS leadership team.
Main duties of the job
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- To work as an autonomous specialist MSK practitioner in providing and delivering musculoskeletal physiotherapy assessments and treatment plans
- To act independently to assess, analyse and provide a clinical diagnosis for individual patients, including those presenting with complex conditions, to determine their need for further MSK or non-MSK intervention. This should involve an understanding of when to refer to other services such as diagnostics, pathology, T&O, medication reviews, pain management, rheumatology, community physiotherapy and injection therapy
- Write contemporaneous clinical notes using SystmOne, Arden's Templates and provide advice and support with additional electronic software (eg. PhysioTec, AccuRx etc) in line with professional standards
KEY REQUIREMENTS:
- BSc or equivalent in Physiotherapy
- HCPC Registered
- Minimum of three years musculoskeletal experience
About us
We offer a comprehensive package which includes:
- Part of a team of experienced practitioners and supported by a Clinical Lead FCP who will help support your professional development
- Part of the NHS Pension Scheme or an alternative government based scheme (based on eligibility) with generous employer contributions
- Competitive salaries with clear progression pathways – referenced to NHS Agenda for Change
- Fully integrated with NHS IT systems
- Generous annual leave entitlement which references NHS Agenda for Change and recognises previous NHS service
- On appointment – 27 days plus 8 days bank holiday entitlement
- After 5 years – 29 days plus 8 days bank holiday entitlement
- After 10 years – 33 days plus 8 days bank holiday entitlement
- Competitive leave entitlement that includes sickness pay and maternity leave
- Join a caring culture and a company of can do experts
Date posted
23 November 2021
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£40,057 to £45,839 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
E0220-21-1949
Job locations
Unit H4 Ash Tree Court
Nottingham Business Park
Nottingham
Nottinghamshire
NG8 6PY
Ashfield North Primary Care Network
Woodlands Medical Practice
Bluebell Wood Way
Sutton-in-Ashfield
NG17 1JW
Employer details
Employer name
Primary Integrated Community Services
Address
Unit H4 Ash Tree Court
Nottingham Business Park
Nottingham
Nottinghamshire
NG8 6PY
Employer's website
http://picsnhs.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
For questions about the job, contact:
PICS HQ
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