Job summary County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust (CDDFT) is one of the largest integrated care providers in England, serving a population of around 600,000 people. We are a high performing organisation with a track record of success. Adult MSK physiotherapy services sit within the community care group of CDDFT and is focused solely on delivering improved community services in County Durham and Darlington and enabling people to live independent and fulfilling lives for as long as possible. The MSK physiotherapy service has worked closely with County Durham CCG to commission an integrated MSK service for County Durham patients (CD IMS). The CD IMS pathway provides a single point of access to the full spectrum of MSK services from routine physiotherapy to specialist physiotherapy and orthopaedics. Main duties of the job All patients referred will be triaged by an ESP, who will direct patients to the right clinician, firsttime. This may include physiotherapy, ESP opinion for diagnostics, onward secondary care referralor AHP referral. As an ESP, you are responsible for delivering a leading standard of musculoskeletal physiotherapy assessment, triage and care to a varied selection of NHS patients. You will work as a Frontline ESPin various locations, as part of a wider integrated community physiotherapy service. You will be required to perform frontline patient screening with direct referrals from GPs, care navigation andself-referrals; using expert assessment and diagnosis to determine which clinical pathway will bemost suitable for the patient. You will also be required to provide expert clinical assessment,diagnosis and management of your caseload. From initial assessment you will be responsible and accountable for devising, reviewing andcompleting appropriate treatment management programs to the patient population, in order togain successful clinical outcomes, in line with your regulatory bodys standards of professional practice. About us If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes. We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented From April 1 2024 we are unable to offer sponsorship for healthcare roles that do not meet the minimum salary, If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post. Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents Date posted 06 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £53,755 to £60,504 a year pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number C9439-25-0014 Job locations Peterlee Hospital O'neill Drive Peterlee County Durham SR8 5UQ Job description Job responsibilities From initial assessment you will be responsible and accountable for devising, reviewing and completing appropriate treatment management programs to the patient population, in order to gain successful clinical outcomes, in line with your regulatory body's standards of professional practice. You must be able to demonstrate Excellent assessment and clinical reasoning skills that this post will require, within a variety of musculoskeletal, orthopedic, rheumatology and general health conditions Highly developed differential diagnostic skills to ensure patients are managed safely, efficiently and effectively Good communication skills with a variety of people, conditions and within demanding situations will be an asset Clear evidence of team working and the ability to develop effective and efficient services Experience of electronic patient records and telephone triage will be an advantage Ability to direct the care pathway for your patients autonomously, including assessment and diagnostics, provision of diagnosis, appropriate self-care advice or onward referral as indicated Familiar with the IRMER, when and which diagnostics are suitable and will be confident in explaining their use and implications to patients Injection trained, or willing to undertake this Demonstrate commitment for the role with a strong desire to continually improve as a musculoskeletal physiotherapist, developing a culture that improves quality initiating, promoting and monitoring systems which govern and improve quality. You will have be joining a friendly team with other physiotherapy who can offer Varied caseload with patients from primary and secondary care Develop clinical reasoning skills with our triage team for both online self-referral and single point of access patients Opportunities to assist with student education, from lecturing to supervising student on clinical placement Structured and advanced in-service training program Regular formal/Informal supervision to monitor and help you achieve your goals and aspirations within Physiotherapy Job description Job responsibilities From initial assessment you will be responsible and accountable for devising, reviewing and completing appropriate treatment management programs to the patient population, in order to gain successful clinical outcomes, in line with your regulatory body's standards of professional practice. You must be able to demonstrate Excellent assessment and clinical reasoning skills that this post will require, within a variety of musculoskeletal, orthopedic, rheumatology and general health conditions Highly developed differential diagnostic skills to ensure patients are managed safely, efficiently and effectively Good communication skills with a variety of people, conditions and within demanding situations will be an asset Clear evidence of team working and the ability to develop effective and efficient services Experience of electronic patient records and telephone triage will be an advantage Ability to direct the care pathway for your patients autonomously, including assessment and diagnostics, provision of diagnosis, appropriate self-care advice or onward referral as indicated Familiar with the IRMER, when and which diagnostics are suitable and will be confident in explaining their use and implications to patients Injection trained, or willing to undertake this Demonstrate commitment for the role with a strong desire to continually improve as a musculoskeletal physiotherapist, developing a culture that improves quality initiating, promoting and monitoring systems which govern and improve quality. You will have be joining a friendly team with other physiotherapy who can offer Varied caseload with patients from primary and secondary care Develop clinical reasoning skills with our triage team for both online self-referral and single point of access patients Opportunities to assist with student education, from lecturing to supervising student on clinical placement Structured and advanced in-service training program Regular formal/Informal supervision to monitor and help you achieve your goals and aspirations within Physiotherapy Person Specification Statutory Registration Essential HCPC Desirable Member of the CSP (Chartered Society of Physiotherapy) Qualifications Essential BSc Physiotherapy /diploma Recognised relevant academic post qualification in relation to MSK conditions to masters level Continuing Professional Development Diary including evidence of reflective practice, training and clinical experience Injection therapy competent Significant experience at a senior level in MSK physiotherapy Desirable An understanding of County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust, its culture, strategic direction, achievements and NHS standing Special Skills & Knowledge Essential Up to date knowledge of professional practice Evidence of comprehensive and up to date range of highly specialised clinical skills An understanding of legal responsibilities within the profession Able to present information, written and orally in a clear and logical manner Ability to organise and prioritise and work to 18 RTT. Evidence of critical appraisal in research and evidence based practice Ability to maintain high levels of concentration and analysis of presenting symptoms from patients Excellent communication skills both written and verbal IT skills Excellent presentation skills Desirable Innovative approach to working life Able to use own initiative appropriately to enhance service delivery Evidence of strategic planning for MSK services Special Requirements Essential Able to travel across Trust sites to meet the requirements of the post Experience Essential Comprehensive experience including core competencies within musculoskeletal, neurology pain management Evidence of being able to lead and improve clinical practice Desirable Experience of Cognitive behavioural therapy and Bio psycho-social model of care Person Specification Statutory Registration Essential HCPC Desirable Member of the CSP (Chartered Society of Physiotherapy) Qualifications Essential BSc Physiotherapy /diploma Recognised relevant academic post qualification in relation to MSK conditions to masters level Continuing Professional Development Diary including evidence of reflective practice, training and clinical experience Injection therapy competent Significant experience at a senior level in MSK physiotherapy Desirable An understanding of County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust, its culture, strategic direction, achievements and NHS standing Special Skills & Knowledge Essential Up to date knowledge of professional practice Evidence of comprehensive and up to date range of highly specialised clinical skills An understanding of legal responsibilities within the profession Able to present information, written and orally in a clear and logical manner Ability to organise and prioritise and work to 18 RTT. Evidence of critical appraisal in research and evidence based practice Ability to maintain high levels of concentration and analysis of presenting symptoms from patients Excellent communication skills both written and verbal IT skills Excellent presentation skills Desirable Innovative approach to working life Able to use own initiative appropriately to enhance service delivery Evidence of strategic planning for MSK services Special Requirements Essential Able to travel across Trust sites to meet the requirements of the post Experience Essential Comprehensive experience including core competencies within musculoskeletal, neurology pain management Evidence of being able to lead and improve clinical practice Desirable Experience of Cognitive behavioural therapy and Bio psycho-social model of care Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust Address Peterlee Hospital O'neill Drive Peterlee County Durham SR8 5UQ Employer's website https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)