First Contact Physiotherapist / Highly Specialist Physiotherapist

Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in England seeks an experienced 8a First Contact Physiotherapist to manage a caseload within GP practices and provide mentorship to band 7 FCPs. Ideal candidates will have advanced clinical practice skills, leadership experience, and a Level 7 qualification in physiotherapy. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to the Locomotor service and support staff development. Join a high-performing team committed to equality and diversity.

Qualifications

• Possess level 7 skills and abilities as described within the FCP framework.
• Act as the first clinical point of contact for musculoskeletal patients.
• Provide supervision and mentorship to band 7 FCPs.

Responsibilities

• Manage a FCP caseload within GP practices.
• Provide teaching and staff development to band 7 First Contact Physiotherapists.
• Contribute to the development of the Locomotor FCP service within the PCN.

Skills

Advanced clinical practice in musculoskeletal physiotherapy

Leadership and supervision skills

Teaching experience

Education

Level 7 clinical experience

Job description

We are pleased to offer an 8a First Contact Physiotherapist post to join our established & award winning team of FCPs & Physiotherapists within the Locomotor service.

We are looking for candidates with advanced clinical practice musculoskeletal physiotherapy skills and extensive experience of leadership, supervision and teaching.

Our 8a FCP roles bring expertise to support band 7 FCPs and develop our service. You will be part of our large team of 8a FCPs and work closely with Locomotor service physiotherapists and advance practice physiotherapists.

In conjunction with Locomotor service leads and other 8a FCP's, support the development of referral guidelines for MSK and MSK related conditions across primary care services, community, secondary and tertiary [specialist] services.

The post benefits from development support from our established team of Locomotor ESPs/APPs and FCPs.

Please note that candidates who use AI when completing their application form will be at a disadvantage.

Main duties of the job

Clinically as a band 8a First Contact Physiotherapist the role will include managing a FCP caseload within GP practices.

Candidates should possess level 7 skills and abilities as described within the FCP framework and have level 7 clinical experience acting as the first clinical point of contact for musculoskeletal patients.

The post will also provide teaching and staff development to band 7 First Contact Physiotherapists and leading clinical education within the PCN.

The post holder will provide supervision and mentorship to band 7 FCP's and contribute to the leadership of FCP provision in City and Hackney. This will involve working closely with GP's, practice managers and contributing to the development of the Locomotor FCP service within the PCN.

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.

We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital.

Please see the enclosed posters detailing the Locomotor service approach to our FCP service and staff wellbeing.

Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.