PCN Physiotherapist

NHS; Walsall; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Walsall seeks an Advanced Care Physiotherapist to enhance patient care by assessing and managing musculoskeletal conditions independently. The ideal candidate will hold a degree in Physiotherapy and have significant clinical experience. Responsibilities include delivering clinics, managing complex cases, and working within a multidisciplinary team. This position offers a chance to contribute to innovative healthcare solutions.

Qualifications

• Registered with the Health and Care Professional Council (HCPC).
• Minimum 3 years of clinical experience in musculoskeletal assessment and treatment.
• Experience of first contact triage clinical work, including in private sector.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and manage patients presenting with MSK conditions.
• Deliver clinics in Primary Care for musculoskeletal conditions.
• Manage complex caseloads, referring as needed.

Skills

Advanced assessment and practice

Musculoskeletal knowledge

Communication skills

Leadership in clinical settings

Education

Undergraduate Degree in Physiotherapy

Masters level qualification or equivalent specialist knowledge

Tools

EMIS/SystmOne

Job description

Please note we reserve the right to close the vacancy before the closing date if there are a high number of applicants received.

Primary care is changing; both the way we interact with patients and the local structures. It is an exciting and dynamic time to work within General Practice. In Walsall, networks of local GP practices have formed seven Primary Care Networks (PCNs) to help improve the care offered to the local population and develop new ways of working. One of the new opportunities is that of Advanced Care Physiotherapists who can work in the role of First Contact Practitioner: providing clinical expertise, making independent decisions about patients' care, and seeing patients, without prior contact with their GP, in order to establish a swift diagnosis and management plan. We are seeking to recruit such individuals to work across GP practices in Walsall to improve care by streamlining the assessment and treatment process.

Main duties of the job

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification

The minimum criteria for this position includes, but is not limited to;

• Undergraduate Degree in Physiotherapy
• Masters level qualification or equivalent specialist knowledge, skills and experience
• Evidence of advanced assessment and practice
• Registered with the Health and Care Professional Council (HCPC)

About us

OurNet Health Services Ltd aim to further improve access and the aailability and quality of Primary Care Services to local people. OurNet provide services and support the 5 Walsall Primary Care Networks (PCNs), including recruiting and employing the PCN ARRS workforce.

At OurNet we have an enthusiastic team of clinicians and administrators. The role will contribute to improving the quality of care for our patients across the borough.

Job responsibilities

Specific duties:

Clinical:

Work independently, without day to day supervision, to assess,diagnose, and manage patients presenting with MSK conditions presenting forthe first time to GP practices;

Deliver clinics in Primary Care where patients with musculoskeletalconditions can be seen and treated;

Make full use of the scope of Advanced Practice,utilising/developing skills relating to independent prescribing, injectiontherapy and investigation;

Make professional judgements and decisions in unpredictablesituations, including when provided with incomplete or contradictoryinformation and to take responsibility for making these decisions;

Develop integrated and tailored care programmes in partnership withpatients, providing a range of first line treatment options includingself-management, referral to rehabilitation focussed services and socialprescribing;

Manage complex caseloads, including working with patients with longterm conditions, co-morbidities, psychosocial and mental health needs,referring onwards as required and including social prescribing whenappropriate;

Communicate effectively with patients, and their carers whereapplicable, complex and sensitive information regarding diagnoses, pathology,prognosis and treatment choices supporting personalised care;

Request and follow up investigations (such as x-rays and bloodtests) and referrals to facilitate the diagnosis and choice of treatmentregime including, considering the limitations of these investigations,interpreting and acting on results and feedback to aid patients diagnosesand management plans;

Ensures care is proactive, preventive in focus and population based,with an emphasis on early intervention;

Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records;

Maintain professional knowledge by keeping up-to-date withdevelopments in the field of musculoskeletal conditions/medicine.

Organisational:

Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team in a patient facing role,using the expert knowledge of movement and function issues, to createstronger links with wider services through clinical leadership, teaching andevaluation;

To contribute to developing and reviewing pathways of care formusculoskeletal patients in conjunction with the Community PhysiotherapyService, GPs, PCNs, Secondary Care Consultants, other Health CareProfessionals in line with the organisational, regional and nationalobjectives;

Provide leadership and support on MSK clinical and servicedevelopment across the PCN, alongside learning opportunities for the wholemulti-disciplinary team within primary care;

Develop relationships and a collaborative working approach acrossthe PCN, supporting the integration of pathways in primary care;

Encourage collaborative working across the wider health economy andbe a key contributor to supporting the development of physiotherapy clinicalservices across the PCN.

Governance and Audit:

Actively participate in clinical governance within the PCNs and themember practices;

Observe and maintain strict confidentiality with regards to anypatient / family / staff / records and information in line with therequirements of the Data Protection Act and Practices policies andprocedures;

Adhere to and participate with practices in infection controlpolicies and procedures;

Maintain professional registration with the Health and CareProfessions Council (HCPC);

Undertake mandatory training and any other training relevant to therole as required by PCN Practices or OurNet Health Services;

Undertake and/or participate in regular audits to monitor standardsas required;

Promote research and critical evaluation of all clinical practicesand ensure that service provision is evidence based.

Training and Development:

Take part in the training of other staff within the PCN relevant tothe role, including lecturing, teaching, training and supporting othermembers of the multidisciplinary team e.g. Practice Managers, GPs,receptionists.

Participate in accredited / validated courses to demonstratecontinuing professional development.

Be responsible for maintaining own competency by attendingin-service training, peer review, individual training and courses.

Undertake any other training, which may be relevant to the job roleand gain necessary skills to further develop the service.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Undergraduate Degree in Physiotherapy
• Masters Level qualification or equivalent specialist knowledge, skills and experience.
• Evidence of advance assessment and practice
• Registered with the Health and Care Professional Council (HCPC)
• Minimum 3 years of clinical experience of delivering musculoskeletal assessment and treatment.
• Previous clinical experience of first contact triage clinical work, including private sector.
• Previous experience of working in a GP practice.
• Previous experience of using EMIS/SystmOne
• Mentorship or supervision skills

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.

OurNet Communication Centre, The Old Stables, Elmore Court

OurNet Communication Centre, The Old Stables, Elmore Court