Job Overview
EPUT, as one of the initial national pilot sites for a First Contact Practitioner (FCP) service, is well established providing clinicians to the whole of West Essex. We are seeking a passionate and enthusiastic musculoskeletal clinician to join our team and be part of the FCP service across West Essex. The successful candidate will be employed using funding provided by the musculoskeletal pathway.
The Primary Care Networks (PCNs) we provide FCP services to across West Essex are:
* North Uttlesford
* South Uttlesford
* Harlow North & South
* Epping Forest
* Loughton, Buckhurst Hill & Chigwell
Responsibilities
As part of the FCP team you will deliver this innovative model of care within GP practices across the Primary Care Networks (PCNs), providing frontline expert screening, assessment and diagnosis of musculoskeletal conditions; patients are supported to self‑manage or receive support from the most appropriate clinical pathway. Patients will attend an FCP appointment directly from GP receptionists.
The First Contact Musculoskeletal Service involves assessing, requesting diagnostics as appropriate and signposting patients.
We support professional development and AHPs; staff may undertake PhD studies, independent prescribing and injection therapy, with structured support and mentoring to complete the FCP Roadmap.
Benefits
* 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years’ service.
* Excellent pension up to 14.5% of your pensionable pay.
* Staff discounts including Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.
* £8,000 relocation package if you move to Essex to join us.
* Season ticket loans are interest‑free for travel via tram, rail, or bus.
Working for Our Organisation
* Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.
* Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality champion networks.
* Access mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.
* Recognition awards for staff hard work and dedication.
Flexible Working
* Flexible working: available from day one for most roles.
* Job share opportunities are welcomed.
Equal Opportunities
Our Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We particularly welcome applications from people with experience of using mental health services. We also hold the Disability two‑tick symbol and have made the pledge to commit to employing more people with learning disabilities. If you require this application form in another format (Braille or audio tape etc), please contact the Recruitment Department on 01375 364513 or email epunft.recruitment.adverts@nhs.net.
Required Vaccination
This role requires full COVID‑19 vaccination unless exempt.
Safeguarding
All staff will undertake safeguarding and adult safeguarding training and processes.
#J-18808-Ljbffr