Physiotherapist-MSK-Band 6/7
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JustPhysio are looking for Physiotherapists to work with their client in Chesterfield
Band 6/7 Physiotherapist
FCP/MSK
Salary £36k approx
Start ASAP
FCP Position Summary:
The first contact practitioner provides specialist MSK physiotherapy assessment and treatment in a mixture of clinic-based settings, working as an autonomous practitioner and working in GP surgeries/primary care networks as a member of a multi-disciplinary team. You will also assist with service development and training programmes. Our client's mixture of services provides:
*Face-to-face appointments
*Virtual appointments (video and telephone)
*Digital MSK support for front line conditions
FCP Job Purpose:
1.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, to establish a rapid and accurate diagnosis and management plan.
2.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 diagnostic test services such as x-rays and blood test and interpret and act on results to aid diagnosis and the management plans of patients.
3.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.
FCP Core Responsibilities:
1.Takes professional responsibility as a first-contact physiotherapist, with high-level decision- making and clinical-reasoning skills to assess, diagnose and triage of patients.
2.Manages a complex caseload (including patients with long-term conditions, co-morbidities and multi-factorial needs).
3.Leads, manages and contributes to service delivery - oversee and support other members of the PCN team relating specifically to this project and have oversight for service delivery for all aspects of the contract.
4.Accountable for decisions and actions via HCPC registration, supported by a professional culture of peer networking/review and engagement in evidence-based practice. Streamlines pathway of care by providing a responsive service so that patients receive timely access to care.
5.Ensures care is proactive, preventive in focus and population based, with an emphasis on early intervention.
6.Provides 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.
7.Supports patients to set their own goals and be confident in their approach to self- management.
8.Communicates effectively and appropriately with patients and carers complex and sensitive information regarding diagnosis, pathology and prognosis.
9.Uses a range of clinical skills which may include those discussion with line managers and the GP /PCN teams.
10.Provides learning opportunities for the whole multi professional team within primary care.
11.Works with MDT to develop more effective and streamlined clinical pathways and services.
12.Exercises professional judgement, making, justifying and taking responsibility for decisions in unpredictable situations, including in the context of incomplete/contradictory information.
13.Manages interactions in complex situations, including with individuals with psychosocial and mental health needs and with colleagues across the primary care team, sectors and settings.
FCP Main Overview of Role:
*To independently provide physiotherapy assessment to formulate a clinical diagnosis and an appropriate treatment plan which places the patient at the centre of care using evidence- based and best practice approach.
*Utilise support from a senior physiotherapist where required, recognising own limitations.
*Maintain physiotherapy records in line with HCPC regulations.
*Timely completion of medical reports when required.
*Participate in training to ensure CPD maintained in line with professional standards.
*Excellent communication with staff, patients and relatives.
*To be involved in the development of new FCP clinics and service.
*Co-ordinate Annual Leave with other PCN and lead PCN clinical.
*Work alongside the support from PCN lead physios and the management team.