Job summary We have amazing opportunities for you to join us as an MSK Physiotherapist and First Contact Practitioner - FCP Who are we looking for: Enthusiastic and motivated individuals with an appetite to learn, who can offer some flexibility as we grow our MSK FCP offer to fit with the demands of the organisation and local population. We have FCP hours available within Bournemouth and Poole Primary Care Networks. We recognise the growing preference of maintaining links with MSK outpatient therapy services and secondary care, we support flexibility in roles, and we promote the importance of a good work life balance. Typically we would expect a role to be split with 60% in FCP practice and 40% in MSK therapy. Alongside this we operate an 80% clinical 20% non-clinical protected time to facilitate continued personal development. Main duties of the job Working closely with our Primary Care Networks (PCNs) we can offer clinical support to further develop your knowledge and career in this growing area. We can provide access to the HEI taught route to FCP supporting you through this process. For applicants who are already signed off as roadmap competent we will continue to provide you with regular supervision and continued training and development as part of our FCP team across UHD. Main duties of the job Provide clinical expertise as first contact, making decisions about the best course of action for patients' care. This will involve seeing patients, without prior contact with their GP or Consultant. Practitioners will use their clinical-reasoning skills to undertake an assessment of the presenting problem, interpret findings, develop working and differential diagnoses, and formulate, communicate and implement management plans that take account of individuals' needs, goals and wishes, local service availability and relevant local and national guidelines and policies. Responsibility for the management of a mixed MSK caseload referred to Physiotherapy from both primary and secondary care. You will supervise and support a team of rotational physiotherapists as they pass through their MSK rotations at both Band 6 and Band 5 levels. About us Our values define who we are as TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues. University Hospitals Dorset has been created from the merger of Poole and Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Trusts. As a large NHS foundation trust, we have the benefit of being next to the beautiful Dorset coastline as well as all the advantages of both urban and rural areas to choose from. Dorset also benefits from two local Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) offering close affiliation for health care professionals in the local area. What can we offer you? A role split between FCP practice and MSK therapy Taught route for FCP roadmap competency sign off. A fully supported supervision and training programme with great links with secondary care services. Supported non-clinical time. Peer support including governance, clinical, education, and well-being support across UHD A wide range of primary care clinical experience within local PCN'S Working as part of a friendly and dynamic FCP team Links to support and training as a large NHS foundation trust A great place to work with modern facilities and friendly dynamic teams. Date posted 14 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year pa/pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 153-SP04242 Job locations University Hospitals Dorset - All Sites Dorset BH15 2JB Job description Job responsibilities We are open to applications from both aspirational and established clinicians who are team players and passionate about delivering quality, patient centred services. These roles are open to part time applicants. Please get in touch if you would like to find out more or visit us in person. Base Location: FCP in GP practices in locality, MSK therapy based at Christchurch Hospital. For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Laura Raxworthy Job title: Advanced Clinical Physiotherapist in Primary care Email address: laura.raxworthyUHD.nhs.uk Job description Job responsibilities We are open to applications from both aspirational and established clinicians who are team players and passionate about delivering quality, patient centred services. These roles are open to part time applicants. Please get in touch if you would like to find out more or visit us in person. Base Location: FCP in GP practices in locality, MSK therapy based at Christchurch Hospital. For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Laura Raxworthy Job title: Advanced Clinical Physiotherapist in Primary care Email address: laura.raxworthyUHD.nhs.uk Person Specification Qualifications Essential Current registration with relevant professional body. level 6 post grad clinical practice qualification Relevant post-graduate specialist Musculoskeletal course(s) More than 3 years MSK experience Desirable Level 7 Post registration/post-graduate qualification. FCP Roadmap Stage 1 and Stage 2 Complete Experience Essential Demonstrable experience of managing patient's care at an enhanced level of practice with specific knowledge and skills in a field of expertise within the musculoskeletal context Experience of supervising, teaching, mentoring and developing staff. Desirable Experience of working as an FCP or in primary care Band 7 experience Person Specification Qualifications Essential Current registration with relevant professional body. level 6 post grad clinical practice qualification Relevant post-graduate specialist Musculoskeletal course(s) More than 3 years MSK experience Desirable Level 7 Post registration/post-graduate qualification. FCP Roadmap Stage 1 and Stage 2 Complete Experience Essential Demonstrable experience of managing patient's care at an enhanced level of practice with specific knowledge and skills in a field of expertise within the musculoskeletal context Experience of supervising, teaching, mentoring and developing staff. Desirable Experience of working as an FCP or in primary care Band 7 experience 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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 University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust Address University Hospitals Dorset - All Sites Dorset BH15 2JB Employer's website https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)