Job summary

Sutton PCNs are looking to recruit FirstContact Physiotherapists to work across its practices. The role involves working very closely with the practices and themultidisciplinary team (MDT) within the PCN. The role is pivotal in ensuringall patients receive the best possible care and service You’ll be joining a great team in a greatplace, where your commitment will be genuinely valued, your skills respected,and your ambition rewarded.

Thank you for taking the time of submitting yourapplication and agreeing to meet with the Medical Directors for the next stageof the recruitment process.

Main duties of the job

Toact as a First Contact Physiotherapist Practitioner in Primary Care providingclinical expertise, diagnostics and decision making to manage MSK patientsolder than 18 years of age in Sutton PCNs. This will involve seeing patientswithout prior contact with their GP.

Tosupport self-management, facilitating: behavioural change in line with publichealth; mobility and physical activity; personal goal achievement andminimising the need for pharmacological intervention.

Tooperate according to the FCP MSK Memorandum of Understanding / Agreement in GPpractices, managing the GP MSK patient workload through independent assessment,diagnosis and ongoing management of the Patients musculoskeletal concern.

About us

Sutton has apopulation of approximately 200000 residents registered to 23 practices andthere are currently 4 Primary Care Networks (PCNs); Carshalton, Cheam &South Sutton, Central Sutton and Wallington PCN; each serving a population ofapproximately 50000 patients. Sutton PCN isforward-looking, friendly and focused on providing a wide range of excellenthealthcare services to patients in Sutton and the surrounding area. There are also currently 9 PCN ClinicalDirectors. We merged as we could see the benefits of working together in alarger GP partnership and we are delighted to be realising some of thosebenefits now. Because of our scale, not only are we more resilient andefficient but we are able to invest in continuous quality improvement, enhancedcare, new services and training and developing our workforce. We value the diversity of our colleagues and actively champion an inclusive culture and are committed to helping our colleagues achieve a work/life balance.

Date posted

31 August 2022

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£40,000 to £48,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A2700-22-2321

Job locations

Sutton Primary Care Networks

Railway Approach

Wallington

Surrey

SM6 0DZ

Job description

Job responsibilities

Toprovide highly skilled Musculoskeletal Clinical assessment, diagnosis,advisory, triaging and onward referral for patients presenting with MSKconcerns demonstrating Specialist Practice, ensuring the services are deliveredin line with current trends in health care delivery, following current evidencebased practice and skills in keeping with the Specialist Practice and MSKFrameworks.

Takingprofessional responsibility to flexibly, independently and safely manage ownPrimary Care complex MSK clinical caseload supported by a GP / PhysiotherapyLead mentor.

Tomaintain a high level of expertise within this specialty, ensuringimplementation of evidence-based practice and auditable standards accountablefor decisions and actions through HCPC registration.

Toensure timely and effective communication with GPs in the Practice, otherClinicians / Practice Management on relevant matters.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Toprovide highly skilled Musculoskeletal Clinical assessment, diagnosis,advisory, triaging and onward referral for patients presenting with MSKconcerns demonstrating Specialist Practice, ensuring the services are deliveredin line with current trends in health care delivery, following current evidencebased practice and skills in keeping with the Specialist Practice and MSKFrameworks.

Takingprofessional responsibility to flexibly, independently and safely manage ownPrimary Care complex MSK clinical caseload supported by a GP / PhysiotherapyLead mentor.

Tomaintain a high level of expertise within this specialty, ensuringimplementation of evidence-based practice and auditable standards accountablefor decisions and actions through HCPC registration.

Toensure timely and effective communication with GPs in the Practice, otherClinicians / Practice Management on relevant matters.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Has completed an undergraduate degree in physiotherapy or the equivalent specialist knowledge,
  • Skills and experience
  • Registered with the Health and Care Professional Council
  • Demonstrate working at Level 7 capability in MSK related areas of
  • practice or equivalent (such as advanced assessment diagnosis and
  • treatment)
  • Evidence working towards or completed stage 1 of HEE MSK roadmap or can demonstrate the right competency and values for the role.

    • Desirable

  • May hold or be working towards a
  • MSc physiotherapy qualification
  • May hold or be working towards a
  • prescribing qualification

    • Experience

    Essential

  • Demonstrates current advanced postgraduate knowledge, evidence based practice and experience within the Physiotherapy Services MSK Specialism
  • Can demonstrate ability to operate at an advanced level of practice teams
  • Understanding of professional ethics and their application in practice
  • Knowledge of current NHS and professional issues and their relevance to the service and adult and child safeguarding
  • Previous experience in the ability to pass on MSK skills/knowledge to others and multi-professional groups within both formal and informal environments
  • High level assessment skills, clinical reasoning and management planning for patients with complex needs

    • Desirable

  • General Practice experience
  • Familiarity with IT systems currently in use in health and social care settings

    • Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

  • Has completed an undergraduate degree in physiotherapy or the equivalent specialist knowledge,
  • Skills and experience
  • Registered with the Health and Care Professional Council
  • Demonstrate working at Level 7 capability in MSK related areas of
  • practice or equivalent (such as advanced assessment diagnosis and
  • treatment)
  • Evidence working towards or completed stage 1 of HEE MSK roadmap or can demonstrate the right competency and values for the role.

    • Desirable

  • May hold or be working towards a
  • MSc physiotherapy qualification
  • May hold or be working towards a
  • prescribing qualification

    • Experience

    Essential

  • Demonstrates current advanced postgraduate knowledge, evidence based practice and experience within the Physiotherapy Services MSK Specialism
  • Can demonstrate ability to operate at an advanced level of practice teams
  • Understanding of professional ethics and their application in practice
  • Knowledge of current NHS and professional issues and their relevance to the service and adult and child safeguarding
  • Previous experience in the ability to pass on MSK skills/knowledge to others and multi-professional groups within both formal and informal environments
  • High level assessment skills, clinical reasoning and management planning for patients with complex needs

    • Desirable

  • General Practice experience
  • Familiarity with IT systems currently in use in health and social care settings

    • UK Registration

    Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

    Additional information

    UK Registration

    Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).