First Contact Physiotherapist – The Old School Surgery

AVON LMC LTD; Bristol; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and supportive team at a historic GP practice in Bristol, where you will work autonomously as a First Contact Physiotherapist. This role allows you to conduct advanced assessments of musculoskeletal patients, diagnose, and manage their care pathways. You will collaborate closely with GPs and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes. The practice is committed to reducing health inequalities and offers a vibrant work environment with a strong green ethos. Enjoy excellent staff benefits, including daily breaks, fresh fruit, and a commitment to your professional growth.

Benefits

Daily breaks

Free coffee and tea

Fresh fruit and snacks

Cycle-to-work scheme

Secure bike shed

Changing rooms and shower facilities

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in musculoskeletal assessments and patient management.
• Strong collaboration skills with GPs and healthcare teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct advanced assessments and formulate care pathways for patients.
• Collaborate with GPs and MSK services to optimize patient care.

Skills

Musculoskeletal Assessment

Clinical Diagnosis

Patient Management

Collaboration with GPs

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Physiotherapy

Advanced Physiotherapy Training

Job description

First Contact Physiotherapist – The Old School Surgery

Job summary

We are a happy and stable team comprising GPs, Nurse Practitioners, and a Paramedic for minor illness and urgent care. Our team also includes Physios, Mental health nurses, Nurses dedicated to caring for our elderly and vulnerable patients, who manage most of our home visits, resulting in a low GP home visit rate. Additionally, we have Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, a structured nursing team, and a strong supportive management and non-clinical team. We utilize an effective care navigation system with dedicated slots for vulnerable patients and follow-up/continuity slots for our clinicians. Our clinical team is passionate about patient care, especially for those from diverse ethnic and social backgrounds, working collaboratively to achieve tangible health improvements.

We are committed to reducing health inequalities and collaborate with community partners to improve the health of our local population. Bristol is known for its creativity and environmental initiatives, which are embraced at the Old School Surgery.

Main duties of the job

• Work autonomously as a highly specialised practitioner within our GP Practice, undertaking clinical assessments and formulating care pathways, acting in place of a medical GP.
• Conduct advanced assessments of musculoskeletal patients as a first point of contact, diagnosing, advising on management, and referring to other services as appropriate, including liaising with GPs regarding red flags or non-musculoskeletal conditions.
• Arrange clinical investigations such as X-Rays, pathology tests, and others to ensure accurate diagnosis and safe management of conditions.
• Collaborate closely with GPs, GP team members, MSK services, and MSK Physiotherapy outpatient services to optimise patient care.
• We seek an experienced candidate with extensive prior experience, as we are an open and supportive practice.

Overview of our organisation

The Old School Surgery is located in a historic Victorian school opposite Fishponds Park and St Marys Church. We also have a branch surgery at the University of the West of England, situated in the vibrant university area. Our team includes enthusiastic and competent nursing and support staff.

We have a strong green ethos, being a Greener Practice. Our pharmacy team of 10 handles the majority of prescription requests and queries. We also have responsibility for local care homes and maintain strong links with social prescribing services, including a dedicated social prescriber within the practice.

Our staff benefits include daily breaks, lunchtime meet-ups, free coffee and tea, fresh fruit and snacks, WhatsApp groups for communication and socialising, and a commitment to reducing health inequalities.

We offer excellent cycling and road links, a secure bike shed with a heated clothes dryer, changing rooms, and shower facilities. We participate in the cycle-to-work scheme, with two schemes available to accommodate different cycles.

Working days are Wednesdays and Fridays. Please note, we cannot offer sponsorship for this role.

Interested candidates are invited to send their resumes to the contact person listed in the job post.