PCN First Contact Physiotherapist

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.

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.

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.

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.

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:-

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, in order 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 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.

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

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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

Experience

Qualifications

Essential: - Right to Work in the UK; - BSc/Grad Dip in Physiotherapy; - CPD pertaining to Primary Care and MSK management