Job Title: PCN First Contact Physio Responsible to: Member practices of Oxford Central PCN Accountable to: Clinical Director of the PCN Hours of work: 22.5 per week (0.6FTE) Salary: £42,000-£49,000 (pro rata) dependent on qualifications & experience As a first contact practitioner (FCP), acting as a first-contact physiotherapist, you will be providing initial assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for patients in need of musculoskeletal (MSK) related care. As the first point of contact for patients, this individual plays a pivotal role in ensuring timely and effective care delivery. Responsibilities include; Take professional responsibility as a first-contact physiotherapist, with high-level decision-making and clinical-reasoning skills to assess, diagnose, triage and refer patients for onward treatment. Support GPs with management of complex caseloads (including patients with long-term conditions, co-morbidities and multi-factorial needs). Contribute to development of service delivery. Accountable for decisions and actions via HCPC registration, supported by a professional culture of peer networking/review and engagement in evidence-based practice. Ensure care is proactive, preventive in focus and population based, with an emphasis on early intervention. Provide care which is tailored to the individual needs. This would include, appraising the impact of individuals' clinical status on their general health, well-being, employment status (including in relation to function, physical activity, mobility and independence). Through patient assessment and working in partnership with patients and their carers, make decisions about the best pathway of care, informed by the urgency and severity of patient need, patient acuity and dependency, and the most appropriate deployment of resources. Support patients to set their own goals and be confident in their approach to self-management. Communicate effectively and appropriately with patients and carers complex and sensitive information regarding diagnosis, pathology and prognosis. Use a range of clinical skills which may include: a. non-medical independent prescribing b. joint / soft tissue injections c. joint aspirations Provide learning opportunities for the whole multi professional team within primary care at network of Practice level. Exercise professional judgement, making, justifying and taking responsibility for decisions in unpredictable situations, including in the context of incomplete/contradictory information. Manage interactions in complex situations, including with individuals with particular psychosocial and mental health needs and with colleagues across the primary care team, sectors and settings. Safeguarding children and vulnerable adults All employees and volunteers working within Oxford Central PCN have a responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Initial and refresher training is available to enable you to understand and carry out your duties in relation to safeguarding. Health and Safety To take reasonable care to prevent injury to themselves or others who may be affected by their acts or omissions. To co-operate fully in discharging the PCN policies and procedures with regard to health and safety matters. To immediately report to their manager any shortcomings in health and safety procedures and practice. To report any accidents or dangerous incidents to their line manager and safety representative as early as possible. To use protective clothing and equipment where provided. Equality and Diversity: Support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, respecting their privacy and dignity. Compliance Responsibilities and Confidentiality Oxford Central PCN provides NHS care through 4 GP Practices whose activity is regulated and monitored by the Care Quality Commission; consequently, the post holder is expected to work in compliance with the Health and Social Care Act 2012 (Regulated Activities), the Care Quality Commission (Registration) Regulations 2014 and other relevant and subsequent legislation. The post holder must maintain confidentiality of information about staff, patients, Practice and Oxford Central PCN business activities and are expected to respect the requirements under the General Data Protection Regulation 2018 and Access to Health Records Act (1990) and any new appropriate legislation that affects safe patient care within their sphere of working. The requirement for complete confidentiality extends after the employment has finished. The post holder will comply with all Infection Prevention and Control policies and take the appropriate action fitting their role to actively prevent or reduce the incidence of healthcare associated infections. Staff have a responsibility to reduce and recycle waste and save energy and water. Undertake initial and refresher mandatory training to ensure compliance at all times. This job description is not an exhaustive list of duties but is intended to give a general indication of the current range of work undertaken and will vary in detail in the light of changing demands and priorities within Oxford Central PCN. Please note the Essential Qualifications section of the person specification before applying, as this describes the national requirements of the FCP role within primary care. Providing you have completed Stage One of the FCP roadmap, you will be supported to complete Stage Two during your first 6-9 months in role.