First Contact Physiotherapist

Primary Integrated Community Services; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in East Midlands is looking for a First Contact Practitioner Physiotherapist to deliver high-quality musculoskeletal care. This role requires a BSc in Physiotherapy and a minimum of three years of experience in the field. Successful candidates will work autonomously, providing diagnoses and treatment plans while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. The position offers competitive benefits, including NHS pension scheme, generous leave, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

NHS Pension 2015 Scheme

Generous annual leave

Flexible work-life balance

Access to training and development

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years musculoskeletal experience.
• HCPC Registered Physiotherapist.
• Ability to provide clinical diagnosis.

Responsibilities

• Provide musculoskeletal physiotherapy assessments.
• Act independently to analyze and diagnose patients.
• Write clinical notes using SystmOne and other software.
• Attend training courses to fulfill mandatory requirements.

Skills

Musculoskeletal experience

Clinical diagnosis

Communication skills

Education

BSc in Physiotherapy

HCPC Registration

Tools

SystmOne

PhysioTec

AccuRx

Job description

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 a Clinical MSK FCP Lead in post to ensuring its FCPs are fulfilling the requirements of the NHS England FCP Roadmap. We are committed to further the development of FCPs as specialist MSK professionals in primary care.

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

PICS is the employer for this role. We collaborate with patients and partners to design and deliver clinically robust health and social care solution through Community Services, Out of Hospital Services, GP Practices, and Primary Care Networks. Find out more about us: http://picsnhs.org.uk/.

Benefits of working for PICS

We offer a comprehensive package which includes:

NHS Pension 2015 Scheme (subject to eligibility)

• Alternative government-based scheme (subject to eligibility)
• Generous annual leave entitlement which references NHS Agenda for Change and recognises previous NHS service, starting 35 days pro rata (inc bank holidays)
• Competitive leave entitlement that includes maternity, paternity and adoption leave, study leave allowance, and sickness provisions
• Access to education and training opportunities, depending on your role (CPPE Pharmacy, NHS England Roadmap for First Contact Practitioners, apprenticeship schemes, support professional development)
• Working in a multi-disciplinary team with support from a wide variety of professionals
• A flexible approach to a work-life balance
• Cycle to work scheme (subject to eligibility)
• Access to Blue Light Card scheme
• All staff events and conferences
• Free parking across many sites
• Personalised induction into the company and job role

Job responsibilities

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 (e.g. PhysioTec, AccuRx etc)in line with professional standards

Fulfil mandatory training and those additional training requirements as demanded for the role

To understand each patients needs and expectations, and irrespective of their backgrounds and/or beliefs, to provide them with the quality of service to the standards the company expects

To demonstrate excellence in report writing, and evidence an ability to complete reports autonomously without the need for further support

To attend regular relevant courses both internally and externally, as well as keeping an up-to-date file of your CPD achievements, in line with CSP and HCPC guidelines. This is to be presented annually as part of the appraisal process

To identify and manage any risks to quality, such as workload, communication, and team working, with the support of your line manager and clinical mentor, and to advise on any issues regarding service delivery

To work as part of a team and liaise with other physiotherapists internally to ensure delivery of clinically effective care.

To communicate effectively with all stakeholders (including patients, clinical colleagues, administrative colleagues, receptionists, and external healthcare professionals etc) on challenging matters and in challenging situations in line with PICS Ltd & PCN procedures. Ensuring effective patient management, and working in collaboration with and/or referring to NHS colleagues in hospital and community settings

To fully understand the wider MSK service and local MSK pathways: across primary care, secondary care, and the voluntary sector, including in depth knowledge of referral criteria and scope of services

To take an active role in engaging with external fellow physiotherapy professionals, working to promote PICS Ltd as a leading healthcare organisation, being aware of the referral pathways and actively suggesting and engaging with initiatives to help the business improve patient care

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.

Clinical Lead First Contact Physiotherapist