First Contact Practitioner - Physiotherapist, Newark PCN
Primary Integrated Community Services
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Job summary
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 FCPs 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 Newark Primary Care Network (PCN) covering:
- Southwell Medical Centre
- Balderton Primary Care Centre
- Barnby Gate Surgery
- Collingham Medical Centre
- Fountain Medical Centre
- Hounsfield Surgery
- Lombard Medical Centre
Newark PCN has a patient population in excess of 76,300. 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
10 September 2021
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience Reference to Agenda for Change - Band 7
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
E0220-21-2868
Job locations
2 Portland Street
Newark
Nottinghamshire
NG24 4XG
Employer details
Employer name
Primary Integrated Community Services
Address
2 Portland Street
Newark
Nottinghamshire
NG24 4XG
Employer's website
http://picsnhs.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
For questions about the job, contact:
PICS HR
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