Job summary First Contact Practitioner/MSK Physiotherapist - Band 7 - 28 Hours - FIXED TERM for 12 months An excellent opportunity has arisen for a temporary, 28 hours Band 7 FCP /MSK to join the FCP and MSK Outpatient Physiotherapy Team in the Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care Foundation Trust. The Outpatient Physiotherapy Team provides physiotherapy to primarily adult patients with a musculoskeletal problem and occasionally children with specific MSK conditions from Consultant in and around Tameside and Glossop. We see patients with various musculoskeletal conditions including post- surgical Orthopaedic patients. We have few team members specialising in Chronic Pain / Rheumatology / Hand Specialist with splinting skills. We are a friendly team, always interested in improving our skills and knowledge to provide better patient care. The FCP team covers 5 PCN's in Tameside. It is 20 min assessment service. Main duties of the job To provide a high standard of clinical service, performing advanced assessment of patients including those with highly complex presentations and from this formulating a diagnosis and treatment plan, carried out as an autonomous practitioner. Will have acquired specialist knowledge in specialist area. To provide clinical expertise, acting as First-Contact Physiotherapist (FCP) and make decisions about the best course of action for patients' care (including in relation to undifferentiated conditions). This will involve seeing patients, without prior contact with their GP, in order to establish a rapid and accurate diagnosis and management plan, reducing the need for same day GP appointments. To collaborate with the Team Manager in planning, coordinating, delivering and evaluating the specialist service and area of specific clinical specialism to ensure a high standard of specialist service provision. Linking with the relevant Professional Lead as required. To implement, monitor and evaluate Clinical Governance within specialist field, specifically looking at best practice and national guidelines, auditing, service evaluation and research. To provide a leadership role that supports staff clinically, professionally and educationally in the specialist area. About us Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children. Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners. We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate: Safety Care Respect Communication Learning We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population. We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ& Disabled people. Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more. Date posted 20 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year Pro rata Per Annum Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Part-time, Flexible working Reference number 245-AHP7FCP-01-25 Job locations TGIFT- Across different PCN's in Tameside and Glossop Tameside & Glossop OL6 9RW Job description Job responsibilities The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focuses on the qualifications, skills,experienceand knowledgerequired. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded. The person specification below is not the full personspecification, butoutlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed. Job description Job responsibilities The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focuses on the qualifications, skills,experienceand knowledgerequired. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded. The person specification below is not the full personspecification, butoutlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Have an appropriate degree or equivalent knowledge and expertise Relevant professional qualification and HCPC Registration. Evidence of relevant MSK post graduate qualification/training at Masters level Desirable Relevant training or qualification in leadership or equivalent experience. Experience Essential Significant post qualification experience in MSK Physiotherapy. Knowledge of Health and Safety requirements Working knowledge and experience of application of legislation and guidelines relevant to the role. Significant specialist experience and knowledge within defined clinical areas. Experience of working with patients with complex and challenging needs in a range of environments including service setting. Desirable Experience of service development and change processes. Experience of complex interaction with stakeholders to ensure effective working. Skills Essential Proven clinical leadership skills. Able to inspire and lead on new developments. Strong commitment to teaching and learning. Analytical skills in assessing both clinical and generic health and safety service risks. Able to prioritise workload and manage stress in self and others. Proven IT skills with application to practice. Proven organisational skills. Established and proven communication skills. Knowledge of Health and Safety requirements Specialist knowledge and skills in specific therapeutic approaches. Desirable Project management skills. Knowledge and application of KSF workforce planning and management. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Have an appropriate degree or equivalent knowledge and expertise Relevant professional qualification and HCPC Registration. Evidence of relevant MSK post graduate qualification/training at Masters level Desirable Relevant training or qualification in leadership or equivalent experience. Experience Essential Significant post qualification experience in MSK Physiotherapy. Knowledge of Health and Safety requirements Working knowledge and experience of application of legislation and guidelines relevant to the role. Significant specialist experience and knowledge within defined clinical areas. Experience of working with patients with complex and challenging needs in a range of environments including service setting. Desirable Experience of service development and change processes. Experience of complex interaction with stakeholders to ensure effective working. Skills Essential Proven clinical leadership skills. Able to inspire and lead on new developments. Strong commitment to teaching and learning. Analytical skills in assessing both clinical and generic health and safety service risks. Able to prioritise workload and manage stress in self and others. Proven IT skills with application to practice. Proven organisational skills. Established and proven communication skills. Knowledge of Health and Safety requirements Specialist knowledge and skills in specific therapeutic approaches. Desirable Project management skills. Knowledge and application of KSF workforce planning and management. 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 Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust Address TGIFT- Across different PCN's in Tameside and Glossop Tameside & Glossop OL6 9RW Employer's website https://www.tamesidehospital.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)