First Contact Physiotherapist
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 Arrow Health PCN practices covering: Westdale Lane Surgery, Daybrook Medical Practice, The Ivy Medical Group, Peacock Healthcare, Plains View Surgery and Unity Surgery.
You will be part of a wider team of FCPs and supported by our Clinical Lead FCP 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 (MSK) 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.
- Write 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
BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR PICS
We offer a comprehensive package which includes:
- Working as part of a team of experienced practitioners and supported by a senior FCP who will help support your professional development
- Access to training opportunities, such as injection and radiology training to help you develop your skills
- Tailoring your development and training to the requirements of the HEE FCP Roadmap
- 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.
- Competitive leave entitlement that includes sickness pay and maternity leave
- Join a caring culture and a company of can do experts
Date posted
23 April 2021
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£38,890 to £44,503 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
E0220-21-6735
Job locations
Unit H4 Ash Tree Court
Nottingham Business Park
Nottingham
Nottinghamshire
NG8 6PY
Plains View Surgery
57 Plains Road
Nottingham
NG3 5LB
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 HR
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