Are you an experienced qualified physiotherapist? Are you aspiring to become a First Contact Practitioner (FCP)? Do you have the passion to make a difference to patients who need MSK treatment? Are you looking for the next step in your career or are you looking to add extra skills to your portfolio? If so, look no further, as we could have the job for you!
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a First Contact Practitioner (FCP) to join our Physiotherapy team at Practice Plus Group MSK, based at a local GP Practice in Chesham, Buckinghamshire working 1 day a week. The service provides an outpatient clinical assessment and treatment service for patients presenting with musculoskeletal conditions.
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for managing a case load of patients with varying diagnosis and/or highly complex needs using evidence based and/or patient centred principles. We will look to you as a source of expertise in the management of the service by providing advice to patients and other healthcare professionals, GPs and Consultants. This will give you a great opportunity to follow the patients pathway throughout and get the best from both worlds; the great thrills of an FCP role and the support of working in a large MSK service.
About us
You will be HCPC Registered Physiotherapist with:
* Recognised postgraduate orthopaedic musculoskeletal training
* Excellent communication and organisational skills
* Willingness to learn and develop
* Previous triage and clinical supervision experience would be beneficial.
In return we offer:
* Full time equivalent salary of up to £53,000 depending on experience and hours
* Work one day a week (8 hours)
* No on-call
* Extensive range of health and well-being benefits
* Regular shift patterns and flexibility
* Being part of a friendly team
To apply for the role, click on the link below. If you have any questions, contact sarah.melder@practiceplusgroup.com in our friendly resourcing team.
We will contact all shortlisted candidates but please note Practice Plus Group retain the right to remove the advert prior to the closing date if a suitable candidate is appointed.
Our employment offers are subject to receipt of satisfactory pre-employment checks. At Practice Plus Group, we actively promote diversity and equal opportunities.
Job responsibilities
For more information, please request a copy of the full job description from sarah.melder@practiceplusgroup.com.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* HCPC Registered Physiotherapist
* Recognised postgraduate orthopaedic musculoskeletal training
* Excellent communication and organisational skills
* Willingness to learn and develop
* Previous triage and clinical supervision experience would be beneficial
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.
Salary: £35,000 to £53,000 a year, depending on experience and hours.
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