As a First Contact Physiotherapist (FCP) within the NHS, you will be the first point of contact for patients with musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions in primary care settings, such as GP practices. You will provide expert assessment, diagnosis, and management, reducing the need for GP appointments and onward referrals.
Main duties of the job
* Conduct expert MSK assessments, diagnoses, and treatment planning.
* Provide self-management advice, rehabilitation plans, and appropriate onward referrals if needed.
* Work independently within a multidisciplinary team, collaborating with GPs, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
* Support patients with pain management, lifestyle modifications, and preventative strategies.
* Maintain accurate records and contribute to service development and audits.
Job responsibilities
Job title: First Contact Physiotherapist (FCP)
Location: West Midlands
Start date: End of March
Person Specification
Experience
* HCPC registration and Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) membership.
* At least 1 year experience in the NHS.
* Extensive MSK physiotherapy experience, ideally at an advanced level.
* Strong clinical reasoning, decision-making, and communication skills.
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.
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