Musculoskeletal (MSK) Physiotherapy First Contact Practitioner (FCP) in Banstead

As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination uptake as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19. At Epsom and St Helier Hospitals, we value respect and put it at the heart of all we do, by living up to our shared behaviours of kindness, professionalism, positivity and teamwork. This enables us to provide great patient care and make ESTH a great place to work. We welcome applicants who share our values.

Experience working in a Musculoskeletal (MSK) Physiotherapy outpatient department(s), preferably within the NHS. Experience working as an autonomous practitioner to assess and rehabilitate MSK patients with a broad range of treatment options. Ability to screen for red flags, clinically triage patients with MSK conditions; clinically reason regarding diagnosis and appropriate management plans, make appropriate onward referrals; communicate well with local and wider MDT. Completed stage one and two of roadmap, completed FCP MSc modules. Worked as an FCP in a GP practice for at least 1 year.

Main duties of the job include:

• Provide clinical expertise, acting as first-contact Musculoskeletal (MSK) practitioner and making decisions about the best course of action for patients' care.
• See patients without prior contact with their GP.
• Use clinical-reasoning skills to undertake an assessment of the presenting problem, interpret findings, develop working and differential diagnoses, and formulate, communicate and implement management plans that take account of individual’s needs, goals and wishes, local service availability and local and national guidelines and policies.
• Request investigations to facilitate diagnosis and choice of treatment regime, understanding the information limitations derived from these and the relative sensitivity and specificity of particular tests diagnostic services such as x-rays and blood tests, and interpret and act on results to aid diagnosis and the management plans of patients.
• Enable individuals to make decisions about their care using the principles of shared decision making.
• Deliver programmes of supported patient self-management, in ways that facilitate behavioural change, optimise individuals' physical activity, mobility, fulfilment of personal goals and independence relevant to their MSK condition and that minimise the need for pharmacological interventions.

Surrey Downs Health and Care is an innovative partnership between the local GP federations, CSH Surrey and Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust.

Further details about the roles & responsibilities are attached on the job description.

Our mission: ‘to put the patient first by delivering great care to every patient, every day.’ There’s never been a better time to join the Epsom and St Helier team. Our hospitals are facing a bright and busy future, and our staff have a proven track record in providing high quality, compassionate care for our patients.

We offer all employees some fantastic staff benefits, and are the only hospitals in Surrey to offer staff the London high cost area supplement. Our hospitals also benefit from great locations, so whether you're attracted to the bright lights of the city or the countryside of Epsom Downs, both are within easy reach.

ESTH values diversity and is committed to the recruitment and retention of underrepresented minority groups. We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and candidates with disabilities. As a Disability Confident Employer we are working to create a workplace that enables all staff to reach their full potential.