FCP Physiotherapist (Band 7) - Fixed Term

NHS Jobs; Stockport; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Viaduct Care is seeking a Fixed Term FCP Physiotherapist (Band 7) to assess and manage patients with musculoskeletal presentations. You will work with the Musculoskeletal Specialist Physiotherapist to develop services in line with local criteria and national guidance, delivering clinics in primary care and ensuring high-quality patient care.

The role requires expert assessment, treatment planning and effective collaboration with GP PCNs and other health professionals to maintain standards and

Job description

FCP Physiotherapist (Band 7) - Fixed Term

Job Purpose To work as a First Contact Practitioner MSK Physiotherapist to assess and manage patients presenting with musculoskeletal presentations to the Viaduct Care service. To assess, treat and manage patients with musculoskeletal presentations. To work with the Musculoskeletal Specialist Physiotherapist to service developments in line with national/local criteria and initiatives to meet the needs of the local population.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities Clinical

Provide assessment, diagnosis and management of patients with musculoskeletal conditions requiring senior physiotherapy expertise and knowledge. This may involve patients with psychosocial issues requiring a high level of concentration and sensitivity. To deliver physiotherapy clinics in Primary Care in order to manage referred patients with musculoskeletal conditions. Initiate a physiotherapy treatment programme (including provision of injection therapy where appropriate) which may include signposting to relevant services and undertake evaluation of clinical outcomes to treatment. Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records in line with Viaduct Care policy. To provide effective onward referral into the wider Stockport Physiotherapy musculoskeletal service where applicable. To refer to other specialities when required. This will involve analysis of a number of factors to determine the appropriate speciality. To contribute to the process of development, implementation and maintenance of clinical standards within the area of speciality. To maintain professional knowledge by keeping up-to-date with developments in line with clinical governance requirements especially in the field of musculoskeletal conditions. To provide expert advice to colleagues within physiotherapy and the musculoskeletal field and other professionals as required. To maintain close links with Musculoskeletal Specialist Physiotherapists, GPs within the PCNs the PCN team and other Stockport health care professionals. To engage in personal clinical / professional development. To contribute to the development and implementation of uni-professional and multi-professional guidelines within the area of speciality.

Organisational

To contribute to developing and reviewing pathways of care for musculoskeletal services in conjunction with the Musculoskeletal Specialist Physiotherapist, GP PCN Lead, Secondary Care Consultants, other Physiotherapy colleagues and Health Care Professionals in line with the Organisational, Regional and National objectives. To contribute to the development and implementation and review of policies and procedures for the Viaduct Care service. To keep up-to-date and accurate statistical records. Provide data, information and reports as required by GP PCN Lead.

Clinical and Practice Governance

To actively participate in clinical governance in the field of musculoskeletal physiotherapy. Observe and maintain strict confidentiality with regards to any patient / family / staff / records and information in line with the requirements of the Data Protection Act. Any data that is taken / shared as part of a phone call or transported, faxed or transferred electronically must be undertaken with regard to Viaduct Care Information Governance and Information Security policies. The post holder must adhere to Viaduct Care risk assessment and risk management processes. The post holder must adhere to infection control policies and procedures. It is a condition of your employment that you are currently registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and it is your responsibility to maintain your professional registration. Undertake mandatory training and any other training relevant to the role as required by Viaduct Care. Provide patients and their families / carers with information on standards they should expect from the team. Participate in clinical supervision on a regular basis.

Communication

To utilise excellent communication skills to provide complex and sensitive information where there are significant barriers to acceptance. Contribute to Viaduct Cares internal communication strategies ensuring effective two-way communication and engagement within the organisation. Contribute to Viaduct Cares external communication strategies to raise awareness and promote the reputation of its services.

Training and Development

To take part in the training of other staff within the Viaduct Care service relevant to the role, including lecturing, teaching, training and supporting other members of the multidisciplinary team e.g. Practice Managers, GPs. To participate in accredited / validated courses to demonstrate continuing professional development. Be responsible for maintaining own competency by attending in-service training, peer review, individual training and courses. Undertake any other training, which may be relevant to the job role and gain necessary skills to further develop the service. To attend national special interest groups and international conferences as appropriate.

Patient and Public Engagement

To ensure that responsibilities to engage and consult with patients and the public are met in line with statutory requirements.

Audit and Research

To undertake audit to monitor standards of the Viaduct Care service as required. To participate in multidisciplinary audit in the field of musculoskeletal physiotherapy as appropriate. To promote research and critical evaluation of all clinical practices related to musculoskeletal physiotherapy and ensure that service provision is evidence based.

Human Resources

Participate in the recruitment and retention of staff and assist in the induction of new staff incorporating the necessary statutory and Viaduct Care policies and procedures. Deal with complaints in association with the GP PCN Lead in a positive and sensitive way in accordance with organisational policy. Maintain own professional development and requirement to take part in appraisal process.

Confidentiality and Compliance with the Data Protection Act 1984

The post holder must maintain confidentiality regarding information about patients, staff and other Viaduct Care business in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1984. All employees of Viaduct Care must not, without prior permission, disclose any information regarding patients or staff. In circumstances where it is known that a member of staff has communicated information to an unauthorised person, those staff will be liable to dismissal. Moreover, the Data Protection Act 1984 also renders an individual liable to prosecution in the event of unauthorised disclosure of information. In the performance of the duties outlined in this job description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential.

Health and Safety

All employees must be aware of the responsibilities placed on them under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 to ensure that the agreed safety procedures are carried out to maintain a safe working environment for patients, visitors and employees. Review and ensure systems are in place for the proactive management of risk registers. The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the practice Health & Safety policy, the practice Health & Safety manual, and the practice Infection Control policy and published procedures.

Infection Control

All employees of Viaduct Care are required to contribute to the management of infection control and be proactive in awareness raising and prevention. Ensure that all guidelines, protocols and procedures undertaken within the service are in line with evidence based practice for infection control.

Safeguarding

All employees of Viaduct Care have a responsibility to protect and safeguard vulnerable people (children and adults). They must be aware of child and adult safeguarding procedures and must speak to the Viaduct Care Chair in the first instance for further advice. All employees are required to attend safeguarding awareness training and to undertake additional training appropriate to their role.