PCN Physiotherapist

Walsall Primary Care Network; Walsall; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A local healthcare network in Walsall is looking for an Advanced Care Physiotherapist to provide clinical expertise and manage patients with musculoskeletal conditions. This position requires a physiotherapy degree and advanced assessment skills. The ideal candidate will contribute to integrated care programs and collaborate effectively within a multi-disciplinary team to enhance patient treatment pathways. The role offers the chance to make significant clinical decisions and improve local primary care services.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and manage patients presenting with MSK conditions.
• Deliver clinics for musculoskeletal conditions.
• Request and follow up on investigations and referrals.

Skills

Advanced assessment and practice

Independent decision-making

Patient communication

Clinical leadership

Education

Undergraduate Degree in Physiotherapy

Masters Level qualification

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 for the first time to GP practices;

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

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

Make professional judgements and decisions in unpredictable situations, including when provided with incomplete or contradictory information and to take responsibility for making these decisions;

Develop integrated and tailored care programmes in partnership with patients, providing a range of first line treatment options including self-management, referral to rehabilitation focussed services and social prescribing;

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 when appropriate;

Communicate effectively with patients, and their carers where applicable, 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 treatment regime including, considering the limitations of these investigations, interpreting and acting on results and feedback to aid patients diagnoses and 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 with developments 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 create stronger links with wider services through clinical leadership, teaching and evaluation;

To contribute to developing and reviewing pathways of care for musculoskeletal patients in conjunction with the Community Physiotherapy Service, GPs, PCNs, Secondary Care Consultants, other Health Care Professionals in line with the organisational, regional and national objectives;

Provide leadership and support on MSK clinical and service development across the PCN, alongside learning opportunities for the whole multi-disciplinary team within primary care;

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

Encourage collaborative working across the wider health economy and be a key contributor to supporting the development of physiotherapy clinical services across the PCN.

Governance and Audit:

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

Observe and maintain strict confidentiality with regards to any patient / family / staff / records and information in line with the requirements of the Data Protection Act and Practices policies and procedures;

Adhere to and participate with practices in infection control policies and procedures;

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

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

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

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

Training and Development:

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

Participate in accredited / validated courses to demonstrate continuing professional development.

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

Undertake any other training, which may be relevant to the job role and 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