Job Title: Band 6/7 First Contact Physiotherapist MSK
Location: Reading
Duration: Ongoing
Contract Type: Full Time, 3 months
Start Date: ASAP
About the Role:
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced First Contact Physiotherapist specializing in Musculoskeletal (MSK) care to join our team at Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. This role requires a proactive individual who can work independently and manage a varied primary care caseload.
This position is available now and the pay rate for this role will be up to £32 per hour.
Main responsibilities of this Physiotherapy vacancy:
1. Provide specialist MSK care as a First Contact Practitioner.
2. Identify, exclude, or manage acute, sub-acute, and chronic red flags.
3. Manage patients using provided software, including RIO, Smartcard, EMIS, and Outlook.
4. Work independently while being forthcoming when unsure and seeking guidance as needed.
Essential requirements of this Physiotherapy vacancy:
5. HCPC registration
6. Right to work in the UK
7. Significant experience in paediatric physiotherapy.
Qualifications and Skills:
8. Specialist knowledge in Musculoskeletal Speciality – First Contact Practitioner.
9. Completed FCP roadmap/masters module or working towards it.
10. Ability to manage a varied primary care caseload.
11. Strong independent working skills.
12. Proficiency in using healthcare software (RIO, Smartcard, EMIS, Outlook, etc.).