Job summary

• Fixed term, 9 months

Main duties of the job
You will work closely with GP Practices to include First Contact Physiotherapy as part of our patient offer. This will include seeing patients, without prior contact with their GP, to establish a rapid and accurate diagnosis and management plan and is an ideal role for a motivated individual who is passionate about delivering high quality, joined up clinical management of musculoskeletal conditions.

Patients are signposted directly to the FCP clinics by GP reception and practice staff and you will be providing frontline expert screening, assessment and management including diagnostics and injection therapy.

Regular clinical supervision, mentoring and professional development is a key part of the service in keeping with the FCP road map and MSK competency framework; weekly team meetings are diarised with in-service training and case discussion.

About us
Viaduct Care is the GP Federation and is a partnership of all GP practices across Stockport. The federation was formed to empower local GPs to provide the best possible care for patients whilst tackling some of the challenges faced by General Practice by helping doctors and other healthcare professionals work together, share resources and expertise.

We are committed to being a pioneering leader in Primary Care, providing collaborative, high quality, health and wellbeing services for the communities we serve.

Whatever stage you are at in your career, we will provide you with the high-quality support you need to continue developing your skills, achieve job satisfaction and help shape the future of healthcare to make a real difference to people's lives.

If you are aspirational and want to be a part of a team focussed on excellence in MSK clinical care we would love to hear from you.

Details
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £47,810 to £54,710 a year pro rata
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 9 months
Working pattern: Part-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours
Reference number: B0463-26-0019
Job location: Merseyway Innovation Centre, 21-23 Merseyway, Stockport, Greater Manchester, SK4 1LW

Essential qualifications

• Chartered Society of Physiotherapy Recognised Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy
• Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registered
• Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy

Desirable qualifications

• Evidence of post-registration education, specifically in musculo-skeletal field, at Masters level or equivalent: e.g. full MACP member, Credentialed McKenzie Therapist, Orthopaedic Medicine qualification, injection therapy qualification

Essential experience

• Previous musculo-skeletal postgraduate experience and further of which would be at Senior grade or higher.
• Proven advanced post-graduate skills in the assessment and treatment of musculo-skeletal conditions.
• Ability to demonstrate Leadership skills

Essential skills and aptitudes

• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to lead and work as part of a team
• High level of organisational and time management skills
• Ability to organise own workload
• Self-motivated
• Be able to travel independently of public transport
• Computer literate
• ECDL

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