PCN First Contact Physiotherapist

Job summary
We are looking for an experienced part-time Physiotherapist to work in GP Practices across Long Lane PCN in Hayes as an MSK First Contact Physio for 25 hours per week on a 12 month fixed term contract. This exciting new role (Band 7) will be joining a growing team that includes Clinical Pharmacists and Social Prescribing Link Workers. Successful candidates will have a named GP Supervisor and access to peer learning developmental opportunities.

The PCN covers the following practices:

• Acorn Medical Centre
• Heathrow Medical Centre
• Parkview Surgery
• Shakespeare Health Centre
• The Pine Medical Centre
• Willow Tree Surgery
• Yeading Court

The successful candidate will have experience of initial assessments and creating treatment plans. One of our priority focus areas will be around frailty and prevention of falls. Experience in this area would be an advantage.

Main duties of the job
As a First Contact Physiotherapist, the post holder will work as part of a multidisciplinary team across the practices of a Primary Care Network (PCN), with the PCNs GPs and other clinicians and staff, as well as staff and clinicians from community, acute, social and voluntary sectors. They will work directly with patients to assess and treat conditions, manage long-term conditions as well as promote self-care.

The post holder will:

• Provide clinical expertise, acting as first-contact physiotherapist and making decisions about the best course of action for patients' care (including in relation to undifferentiated conditions). This will involve seeing patients, without prior contact with their GP, in order to establish a rapid and accurate diagnosis and management plan.
• Progress and request investigations to facilitate diagnosis and choice of treatment regime, understanding the information limitations derived from these and the relative sensitivity and specificity of particular tests diagnostic services such as x-rays and blood test, and interpret and act on results to aid diagnosis and the management plans of patients.
• Deliver programmes of supported patient self-management, 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.

About us
The Confederation, Hillingdon CIC works with General Practice and other healthcare providers to deliver its vision for Hillingdon to deliver the best primary care outcomes for patients in the whole of London. We are a not for profit community interest company. The Confederation works to develop and support individual GP practices, PCNs and Neighbourhoods and their changing needs. We deliver excellent clinical services ourselves both at scale and complementary to General Practice. We are the provider representative voice for local General Practice into the wider NHS and other Partners. We are of the NHS but independent, innovative and transformational.

The Confederation determines to develop as an attractive place to work, providing rewarding roles and opportunities to grow in order to attract and retain great staff that in turn delivers our vision.

Our Values

• We work together to make a difference for patients
• We care enough to go the extra mile
• We support, trust and empower
• We sincerely value each other
• We support primary care to own its destiny

Job responsibilities
As a First Contact Physiotherapist, the post holder will work as part of a multidisciplinary team across the practices of a Primary Care Network (PCN), with the PCNs GPs and other clinicians and staff, as well as staff and clinicians from community, acute, social and voluntary sectors. They will work directly with patients to assess and treat conditions, manage long-term conditions as well as promote self-care. They will be part of a significant team of PCN First Contact Physiotherapists working under the supervision and support of a First Contact Physiotherapist Manager. The post holder will:-

• Provide clinical expertise, acting as first-contact physiotherapist and making decisions about the best course of action for patients' care (including in relation to undifferentiated conditions). This will involve seeing patients, without prior contact with their GP, in order to establish a rapid and accurate diagnosis and management plan.
• Progress and request investigations to facilitate diagnosis and choice of treatment regime, understanding the information limitations derived from these and the relative sensitivity and specificity of particular tests diagnostic services such as x-rays and blood test, and interpret and act on results to aid diagnosis and the management plans of patients.
• Deliver programmes of supported patient self-management, 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

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Person Specification
Experience
Essential

• Minimum of 2 years post-- qualification experience.
• Experience as Senior Physiotherapist working in autonomous MSK role.
• Clinical experience of triage and care planning.
• Understanding of professional ethics/code of conduct and their application in practice
• Excellent physical examination skills and prioritisation of relevant screening.

Desirable

• Knowledge of other specialities common with pain (Rheumatology, Vascular, Endocrinology etc)
• Clinical experience of triage and care planning
• Experience of working in Primary care and first contact roles

Qualifications
Essential

• Right to Work in the UK
• BSc/Grad Dip in Physiotherapy
• CPD pertaining to Primary Care and MSK management

Desirable

• MSc or MSc modules for advanced practice
• Evidence of CPD and post registration portfolio
• CPD pertaining to Primary Care and MSK management
• Extended Scope competencies around bloods, imaging and prescribing

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 (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name The Confederation, Hillingdon CIC
Address The Pembroke Centre, 90 Pembroke Road, Ruislip, Middlesex, HA4 8NX, United Kingdom
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Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: HR & Recruitment Coordinator, Hamza Hilowle, View email address on meeveem.com

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.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.