First Contact Physiotherapist - MSK GP Collaboration (Band 7)

Transformation Unit; Morecambe; Remote; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a First Contact Physiotherapist (Band 7) to join the Community Musculoskeletal Service at the Heysham site. You will work with GP colleagues, MSK physiotherapy teams and the iMSK triage service to assess patients who self-refer to GP practice physiotherapy.

Travel to multiple sites across the Trust may be required; the role offers development opportunities and involvement in a transformative musculoskeletal service.

Qualifications

• BSc (Hons) or PGD Physiotherapy required.
• HCPC registration with current registration.
• Postgrad clinical course in a specialist area desirable.
• MSc or MSc pathway or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients via the First Contact Physiotherapist model within the Community Musculoskeletal Service.
• Collaborate with GP colleagues, MSK team and iMSK triage service.
• Travel between Bay Medical Group sites as required.

Skills

Clinical skills

Emergency response

Prioritisation

Time management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Autonomy

MDT collaboration

Education

BSc (Hons) or PGD Physiotherapy

HCPC registration

Postgrad training / specialist experience

MSc or MSc pathway / equivalent

Advanced communication skills

MCSP

Member of relevant SIG

Job description

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a First Contact Physiotherapist (Band 7) to join the Community Musculoskeletal Service at the Heysham site. You will work with GP colleagues, MSK physiotherapy teams and the iMSK triage service to assess patients who self-refer to GP practice physiotherapy.

Travel to multiple sites across the Trust may be required; the role offers development opportunities and involvement in a transformative musculoskeletal service.