First Contact Physio/Clinical Specialist (Band 7)

at  Airedale NHS Foundation Trust

This is an exciting role that will be integral to the current clinical Musculoskeletal (MSK) Physiotherapy services provision, and the vision for an integrated MSK clinical pathway. The role will require the individual to provide a range of services for patients focusing on the MSK - FCP Physiotherapy
This role will involve the delivery of a First Contact Physiotherapy (FCP) service within Primary Care and integration with the wider MSK physiotherapy team . The post holder will act as an expert musculoskeletal clinician presenting as a positive and influential role model, promoting evidenced-based and person-centred care. You will be responsible for the delivery of excellent patient care within the FCP Physiotherapy service and across the musculoskeletal Primary/Secondary care clinical pathway .
As a FCP you will provide an autonomous and safe first contact Physiotherapy service and provide a specialist clinical skill and knowledge to the MSK Physiotherapy Service. This will be a key role developing and integrating MSK Physiotherapy/FCP Services. You will support MSK physiotherapists within the team, and influence and develop a quality MSK Physiotherapy Service.
The role will include assessment (without prior contact with the GP). This will include triage of patients giving accurate diagnosis, advice, appropriate exercises and signposting for ongoing patient management. An understanding of and progression to appropriate investigations to facilitate diagnosis and choice of treatment will be required. The information limitations derived from the relative sensitivity and specificity of tests/diagnostic services should also be understood.
This first contact role will be 20.25 hours including an extended access session
We are always looking for enterprising and innovative approaches to the way we provide our services. We are a national centre for telemedicine and introduced telehealth to the UK offender healthcare sector and also provide the service to patients in their care homes. Community matters to us and we are supported by 400 dedicated volunteers and have strong links with Bradford University, Craven College and Leeds City College to ensure we inspire the workforce of the future
We want to attract staff who embrace our ‘Right Care’ behaviours of compassion, a commitment to quality of care and working together for patients - we want to make these part of our DNA
We encourage applications irrespective of people’s age, lived experience of living with a disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances
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ASSESSMENT METHOD

Qualifications
Degree or equivalent pre-registration award in (Physiotherapy)
State registrations with the Health Care Professions Council
Recent post graduate courses relevant to the: MSK Physiotherapy/First Contact Physiotherapy Service
Previous experience of leadership
Completion of course in Professional Practice education
MSc or PhD in a relevant subject
FCP training completed / prior FCP experience
Post-graduate Diploma in Advanced Practice
Certificate in Managing Health Services or equivalent
Successful completion of a Professionally validated specialist course
Recent post graduate courses in Leadership/management
Member of relevant Professional special interest groups/organisations
Application form
Experience
Recent, comprehensive, and relevant experience working in MSK Physiotherapy/First Contact Physiotherapy Service
Experience of multidisciplinary team working
Experienced in use of IT applications
Experience of multidisciplinary guideline development, implementation, and audit
Experience of clinical supervision both as supervisee and supervisor
Experience of managing other people including conducting annual reviews
Recent experience of student training
Recent experience of leadership /management role
Experience of taking part in or leading on clinical projects/ service improvements
Experience of taking part in or leading an audit or research project
Experience in dealing with Human Resource issues such as recruitment and retention, performance management, sickness, and annual leave
Experience of working flexibly shifts/weekends
Application form/ interview/ references/ CPD portfolio
Knowledge
Specialist level of knowledge and clinical reasoning skills to support expert
clinical practice in MSK Physiotherapy/First Contact Physiotherapy Service
Knowledge of the roles of other professionals and the principles of partnership working with key stakeholders in MSK Physiotherapy/First Contact Physiotherapy Service
Knowledge of clinical standards and ability to implement and audit these in the team
Knowledge of the principles of clinical governance, audit, and research
Knowledge of the principles of student-centred learning and reflective practice
Knowledge of relevant national and local legislation relevant to MSK Physiotherapy/First Contact Physiotherapy
Application form/ interview/ references/ CPD portfolio
Skills
Skills to work as of a part team
Skills in the use digital technology
Excellent planning and organisational skills and ability to facilitate these skills in others
Ability to set objectives for self and team and evaluate achievement of these
Excellent communication and counselling skills including observation, listening, motivational interviewing and empathy
Excellent interpersonal skills for developing complex working relationships, expressing opinions constructively, seeking consensus and maintaining networks
Highly developed negotiation and problem-solving skills in complex situations and ability to facilitate these skills in others
Excellent analytical and reflective skills
Excellent presentation skills, both written and verbal, and ability to adjust style and content as appropriate
Skills to be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Skills to cope with working in a stressful environment, including emotional or aggressive patients and carers
Concentration skills to be able to work intensely in a busy environment
Skills to maintain own professional development and quality of work
Skills to support Service manager with the organisation of services and projects
Ability to inspire staff to deliver high quality services
Ability to chair meetings and facilitate workshops effectively
Ability to adjust management style to suit the situation
Ability to use all applications of Microsoft Office
Audit and critical appraisal skills
Application form/ interview/ references/ CPD portfolio
Personal Attributes and values
High degree of self-motivation and initiative and resilience
High degree of Honesty and integrity
Supportive, approachable, tactful, and diplomatic
Highly flexible to meet own and service needs and be open to new ideas
High degree of energy and enthusiasm
Works independently within parameters set by codes of conduct, professional guidelines, and policies
Actively seeks responsibility, accountability, and autonomy
Always conducts self professionally and able to adapt approach to a range of situations.
Lead by example
Interview/references
Other
Current UK Driving Licence
Access to own transport
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