First Contact Physiotherapy Practitioner

We are not able to provide visa sponsorship for this position

provide specialist clinical care to patients; working to service standards,

protocols and standards from Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) and other

national, regional and local guidelines (e.g. NICE etc).

work as part of the clinical team to provide expert, evidence based care to

patients.

responsible for the management of complex patients providing a high level of

clinical expertise and exemplifying good practice in the assessment, treatment

and management of patients including onward referral.

work with other members of the site teams to innovate, develop and implement

new ways of working to improve the care pathway for patients.

competently triage patients as to their suitability for intervention within

their area of specialty including assigning to relevant assessment routes,

groups or one to one interventions.

demonstrate extended knowledge, for example, in the fields of:

and other investigations

or be prepared to undertake training to become an injection therapist is

work as a lone practitioner to deliver care within the Partnership

setting.

interpret and analyse relevant clinical and non-clinical facts which may be

conflicting to formulate accurate diagnoses and to implement comprehensive

management strategies.

practitioner, across the Partnership, providing highly specialised assessment

and treatment of patients within your area of clinical specialty. As such you will advise, influence, promote

and create models of practice, which offer a continuum of care and equality of

access.

level expertise providing an advisory service to patients, carers, GPs,

Practice staff and other Allied Health Professionals.

primary care and the onward referral routes.

clinical leadership in the designated field of Physiotherapy. This will include teaching and mentoring of

other practice staff.

involvement in Service Development initiatives in line with the nationwide MSK

pathway.

participate in the management of resources to ensure a safe, efficient and

effective service which is consistent, accessible and relevant to patients

needs.

provide specialist clinical care to patients; working to service standards,

protocols and standards from Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) and other

national, regional and local guidelines (e.g. NICE etc).

work as part of the clinical team to provide expert, evidence based care to

patients.

responsible for the management of complex patients providing a high level of

clinical expertise and exemplifying good practice in the assessment, treatment

and management of patients including onward referral.

work with other members of the site teams to innovate, develop and implement

new ways of working to improve the care pathway for patients.

competently triage patients as to their suitability for intervention within

their area of specialty including assigning to relevant assessment routes,

groups or one to one interventions.

demonstrate extended knowledge, for example, in the fields of:

and other investigations

or be prepared to undertake training to become an injection therapist is

work as a lone practitioner to deliver care within the Partnership

setting. To be responsible for own

practices and be accountable for all aspects of Physiotherapy treatment and

care delivered to the patient.

interpret and analyse relevant clinical and non-clinical facts which may be

conflicting to formulate accurate diagnoses and to implement comprehensive

management strategies.

ensure, where possible, that all intervention is evidence based.

work to professional and service standards and participate in the auditing of

these standards when appropriate and take part in clinical supervision.

communicate highly complex and sensitive information to patients and carers in

an understandable way, this may include the use of interpreters. Communication skills of persuasion,

motivation, explanation and gaining informed consent with all patients

including those with a condition inhibiting effective communication will be

required in order to disseminate difficult to accept information i.e.

expectation of treatment.

communicate all information effectively to members of the team and across other

health and social care sectors to ensure collaborative working.

participate in meetings, clinical audit and professional development

activities.

take legal responsibility for own clinical actions.

promote best practice and facilitate the integration of research into practice

through clinical reasoning and decision making.

develop and maintain links with appropriate hospital staff in order to improve

continuity of care.

act as a specialist resource for Physiotherapy treatment and advice.

produce timely referrals and reports.

understand a sound understanding of Clinical Governance and risk management and

apply to the work situation.

triage referrals into the MSK pathway using clinical reasoning or directly to

secondary care where appropriate.

maintain accurate, comprehensive and up to date documentation in accordance

with legal and departmental requirements and procedures.

responsible when requesting/reporting absences in line with Partnership

policies; following local guidelines to ensure clinical continuity is

maintained.

propose and implement changes to policy and procedures which have a direct

impact on the patient to optimise patient care.

participate in the management of all available resources to ensure an efficient

and effective service which is consistent, accessible and relevant to patients

needs.

participate in new service developments as required.

Wyre Forest Health Partnership:one successful and ambitious health partnership working at scale together to provide high quality innovative patient care, delivered by a valued and respected team.

WFHP has been operating since December 2014 as a single Partnership, operating out of 5 surgeries, 3 are purpose built. We operate at scale and are at the forefront of primary care delivery in how we organise ourselves, having management and leverage for a large number of primary care employees (c250 people & c50 GPs). We also look after c 72 000 patients. We have a very strong quality improvement ethic, and are always looking to improve.

WFHP is working towards the NHS goals to reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions as soon as possible. We actively encourage new staff to take an interest in this and build sustainable practice into their roles.

Experience

Essential: - The ability to carry out joint injections or willing to train is essential.

Desirable: - Experience in a similar role within Primary Care is desirable.

Qualifications