First Contact Practitioner/Physiotherapist

Primary Care Careers; North End; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD & supervision

NHS Pension Scheme

Travel reimbursements

Enhanced DBS clearance

Right-to-work documents

Job summary

King's Lynn PCN is seeking two experienced first contact physiotherapists (FCPs) to deliver a high-quality MSK assessment and management service for patients across our primary care network, serving around 70,000 patients. Based at King's Lynn Health Hub with sessions across GP practices, you will provide expert MSK assessment, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation.

You will work autonomously within your scope of practice, support self-management, reduce unnecessary referrals and help improve

Qualifications

• HCPC-registered physiotherapist with MSK skills.
• Experience delivering first contact musculoskeletal care in primary care.
• Ability to work autonomously within professional scope.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality MSK assessment and management.
• Provide expert face-to-face assessments and rehabilitation.
• Support patients to self-manage conditions and reduce unnecessary referrals.
• Contribute to development of high-quality primary care services.

Skills

MSK assessment

Face-to-face consultation

Self-management support

Referral management

Education

Physiotherapist (HCPC registered)

Tools

SystmOne

Job description

The post holder will utilise SystmOne across the PCN, manage their own clinical caseload, complete referrals and investigations where appropriate, and contribute to the ongoing development of high-quality, patient-centred services.

King's Lynn PCN is seeking two experienced first contact physiotherapists (FCPs) to deliver a high-quality musculoskeletal (MSK) assessment and management service for patients across our primary care network (PCN), which serves approximately 70,000 patients. Based primarily at King's Lynn Health Hub, with sessions across participating GP practices, you will provide expert face-to-face assessment, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation for patients presenting with MSK and other appropriate conditions. Working autonomously within your professional scope of practice, you will support patients to self-manage their conditions, reduce unnecessary referrals and improve access to specialist MSK care., Based in the new purpose-built Kings Lynn Health Hub, the Kings Lynn Primary Care Network serves a population of approximately 71,000 patients residing across the Kings Lynn area within west Norfolk. Working collaboratively with other partners to strengthen and support the delivery of Primary Care services, the PCN consists of 3 core GP practices Vida Healthcare, St James Medical Practice, Southgates Medical and Surgical Centre & the Woottons Surgery.

• Access to continuing professional development and clinical supervision.
• NHS Pension Scheme.
• Reimbursement of travel expenses in accordance with organisational policy.
• Enhanced DBS clearance required.
• Right-to-work documentation required before employment.