Job summary
We are looking for a First Contact Physiotherapist to provide
clinical expertise and make decisions about the best course of action for
patients' care. The purpose of the role is not to deliver physiotherapy
treatment for patients in place of the community and hospital outpatient
service. The role intends to shift workload from GPs, by providing patients
with an appropriately trained and certified healthcare professional to assess
and manage their MSK presentations. This
will include seeing patients to establish a rapid and accurate diagnosis and management
plan.
Progress and request investigations to facilitate diagnosis
and choice of treatment pathway; using diagnostic services such as x-rays and
blood test. Interpret and act on results to aid diagnosis and the management
plans of patients.
Provide patient self-management advice, in ways that
facilitate behavioural change, optimise individuals' physical activity,
mobility, fulfilment of personal goals and independence, and that minimise the
need for pharmacological interventions.
Main duties of the job
- Take professional responsibility as a
first-contact physiotherapist, with high-level decision-making and
clinical-reasoning skills to assess, diagnose, triage and refer patients for
onward treatment.
- Support GPs with management of complex caseloads
(including patients with long-term conditions, co-morbidities and
multi-factorial needs)
- Contribute to development of service delivery,
- Accountable for decisions and actions via HCPC
registration, supported by a professional culture of peer networking/review and
engagement in evidence-based practice
- Ensure care is proactive, preventive in focus
and population based, with an emphasis on early intervention.
- Provide care which is tailored to the individual
needs. This would include, appraising the impact of individuals' clinical
status on their general health, well-being, employment status (including in
relation to function, physical activity, mobility and independence).
- Through patient assessment and working in
partnership with patients and their carers, make decisions about the best
pathway of care, informed by the urgency and severity of patient need, patient
acuity and dependency, and the most appropriate deployment of resources.
- Support patients to set their own goals and be
confident in their approach to self-management.
- Communicate effectively and appropriately with
patients and carers complex and sensitive information regarding diagnosis,
pathology and prognosis.
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About us
South
Fulham is a forward thinking and friendly PCN looking to expand our paramedic
and wider additional roles team. Based
across our network of seven practices in Hammersmith & Fulham you will
offer remote and face to face appointments, with the added potential to provide
home visits. If you are a motivated
self-starter and passionate about offering excellent care, we would love to
hear from you.
We
are a forward thinking, can-do and ambitious team who aim to provide
consistent, excellent healthcare for our patients and residents. We are excited
to transition our PCN into its new phase of development and growth.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post-holder willprovide clinical expertise and make decisions about the best
course of action for patients' care. The purpose of the role is not to deliver
physiotherapy treatment for patients in place of the community and hospital outpatient
service. The role intends to shift workload from GPs, by providing patients
with an appropriately trained and certified healthcare professional to assess
and manage their MSK presentations. This
will include seeing patients to establish a rapid and accurate diagnosis and management
plan.
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Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Able to demonstrate experience in core physiotherapy and MSK physiotherapy
Desirable
- Experience of working with Primary Care
Qualifications
Essential
- Undergraduate degree in Physiotherapy
- Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) Registered Physiotherapist
- Member of the CSP or appropriate professional body
- Completed Level 7 Modules in MSK related areas of practice (advanced assessment / diagnosis / treatment)
- Evidence of continuing professional development in relevant clinical and management areas
- Evidence of completion of Stage 1 of the FCP roadmap (e.g. the knowledge/skills and attributes)
Desirable
- A Masters Level qualification or equivalent specialist musculoskeletal knowledge, skills and experience
- Leadership qualifications
- Post Graduate FCP Module
- Evidence of previous research
- Clinical supervision / mentoring qualification
- May hold or be working towards a prescribing qualification
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Advanced clinical reasoning and problem solving skills
- Ability to recognise own professional limits, and knowledge of when to seek help
- Commitment to supporting patients with behaviour change and self-management.
- Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritise, self-manage and self-motivate
- Awareness and understanding of the MSK Competency Framework for First Contact Physiotherapists and HEE Roadmap for FCP/APs MSK Primary Care.
- Ability to create and maintain good working relationships and networks across the multidisciplinary team
- Able to respond to the demands of the service across 4 different GP practices
- Enthusiastic and innovative
Desirable
- An understanding of funding streams to general practice
- Experienced in joint injections and aspiration
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
South Fulham PCN Ltd
Address
5-7 Parsons Green
London
SW6 4UL