Job overview
Are you an established or developing Musculoskeletal First Contact Practitioner looking for a new and exciting challenge? If the answer is ‘yes’, we have a position across two primary care networks for an individual to join our growing team of First Contact Practitioners.
As part of the role, you will have ringfenced non-clinical time to establish or maintain your FCP roadmap activity in either the portfolio route, or if new to FCP activity via our local HEI academic route. You will be supported in your development by Advanced practice physiotherapists with over 5 years experience of frontline FCP service development and delivery, who are pro-active across Dorset in developing FCP.
Main duties of the job
Your main role will be the delivery of FCP clinical activity.
* You will be first point of contact for expert clinical assessment and diagnosis of patients presenting with MSK conditions in primary care/GP practices.
* You will be the link between primary, community and acute services, when the patient is managed via primary care ensuring an integrated care pathway for individual patients that meets their needs.
* You will lead on and develop effective communication between primary care services/GP practices and other relevant care providers.
* You will educate others on the role of the FCP, its impact on referral patterns and patient care pathways.
* You will assist the service lead in using local and national evidence-based practice to develop suitable research and audit programmes evaluating the effectiveness of the FCP programme.
Working for our organisation
The DCH FCP team is closely aligned with the Musculoskeletal out-patients physiotherapy team, and shares in service training and team building opportunities. We prioritise your professional development, and you will receive weekly check in meetings with the lead therapist for the service to ensure you are fully supported whilst establishing your FCP role.
We are a Trust that celebrates diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We would welcome applications from people in groups which are under-represented in our organisation.
UKVI Sponsorship: This role is eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route, as defined by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI). We welcome applications from individuals who require sponsorship to work in the UK. Sponsorship will be offered subject to meeting UKVI eligibility criteria.
We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application materials. While this is not discouraged, we kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role.
Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process. We value honesty and appreciate applications that are genuine and representative of the individual behind them
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.
Person specification
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential criteria
* Professional registration with relevant professional body
* Demonstrable theoretical and practical advanced clinical practice knowledge
* Demonstrable theoretical and practical knowledge of Musculoskeletal injuries
* Conversant with speciality-specific and advanced/expert practice developments at local levels
Desirable criteria
* Has or is working towards toward a Masters level qualification in a relevant subject
* Non-medical prescriber
* Leadership / management experience relevant to health care environment
* Completion of Stage 1 of the FCP roadmap to practice
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
Essential criteria
* Demonstrable (specialist/expert) musculoskeletal physiotherapy experience
* Managing defined caseload of patients
* Application of advanced clinical skills into practice
* Patient education and empowerment
* Participation in research and audit and appraisal of evidence
* Working in partnership with all levels of staff
Desirable criteria
* Teaching and developing staff
* Managing change
* Service and practice development
* Policy and Strategy Development
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Essential criteria
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, using a range of methods, e.g. verbal, written, record keeping, complex report writing
* To be competent to deal calmly and professionally with patients, relatives and work colleagues in a confidential and sensitive manner
* Computer literacy with a range of software, databases, spreadsheets
* Advanced clinical skills, such as assessing patient’s physical status, requiring precision, accuracy, dexterity.
* Ability to analyse and interpret complex information from patient assessment and interventions and freedom to act in managing patients’ care
* Able to deal with demands of rapidly developing and changing service, problem-solving and prioritising abilities
* Clinical reasoning, problem-solving and decision-making skills at an advanced level
* Demonstrable ability to work in a busy environment and cope when the service is under pressure
* Seeks out, and takes, opportunities for improving the service offered, with customer focus in foresight
* Strong sense of commitment to openness, honesty and integrity in undertaking the role
* Good organisational skills
* To be flexible and multi skilled to ensure the priorities of the service can be met.
* Able to work independently as an autonomous practitioner, exercising a high degree of freedom to act
* Successful team player
* Ability to work unsupervised and on own initiative and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
* Ability to respond positively to change
* Has access to a vehicle which can be used for work purposes and has a valid driving licence for the UK
Desirable criteria
* Ability to be intellectually flexible and to look beyond existing structures, ways of working, boundaries and organisations to produce more effective and innovative service delivery and partnerships.
* Drive for improvement with the proven ability to meet ambitious targets
* Professional role model for advanced clinical practice
Our Mission
Outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them.
Our Vision
Dorset County Hospital, working with our health and social care partners, will be at the heart of improving the well-being of our communities.
Our Values
Integrity, Respect, Teamwork, Excellence
We are a Trust that celebrates diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We would welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT INFORMATION CAREFULLY BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
Please read the job description and person specification carefully to ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills and experience required.
The closing date/interview date is subject to amendment; this vacancy may therefore expire at short notice, so we recommend that you submit an application at your earliest convenience. We reserve the right to close any vacancies without notice.
Shortlisted applicants will be contacted via email; therefore it is important that you check your personal email account regularly.
Unfortunately we are unable to respond to every application; if we do not contact you within 4 weeks of the closing date, please be advised that you not have been shortlisted on this occasion.
You can contact us on 01305 254655 to find out whether you have been shortlisted or if you would like feedback.