West Cheshire Joint Services are excited to invite applications from experienced MSK Physiotherapists seeking to deliver the highest level of clinical care from a general practice setting. We have a proud history of an established First Contact Practitioner service which has served as a national benchmark, & are now ready to expand our team of FCP trainee (pay band 7) or fully qualified Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioners (pay band 8a). We are accepting applications from experienced MSK practitioners or from experienced MSK practitioners who would require further training to achieve advanced practitioner status.

All successful applicants will be expected to maintain clinical excellence and to continue an advanced practice portfolio.

You may be required to work on other wards/ departments within the Trust at short notice in the event of hospital pressures/major civilian disaster.

We offer a relocation package of up to �8,000

Relocation package is for anyone who would need to relocate in order to take up employment with CWP.

To be eligible for the payment, you must live more than 40 miles from the base/location of the post you are applying for & you need to relocate to within 15 miles of the new base.

If this applies to you, please state this on your application so we can discuss this with you if you are invited to interview.

Main duties of the job

The role will be based within primary care, whereby the FCP will work as part of the GP team within City Walls Medical Practice Chester. You will be the first point of contact for patients with undiagnosed MSK disorders, and will need highly developed differential diagnostic skills to ensure patients are managed safely, efficiently and effectively. You will direct the care pathway for your patients autonomously, including assessment and diagnostics, provision of diagnosis, appropriate self care advice or onward referral as indicated. You should be working towards, hold or to be about to complete your MSc or have completed MSc (level 7) modules in relevant subjects.This role is designed to establish MSK expertise in Primary Care, and as such you will work closely in practices to build excellent working relationships with the PCN team members. You will bring expert MSK knowledge to your PCN, and as such will be a resource to the practice team. You will need to have clear evidence of team working and the ability to develop effective and efficient services. Although the role will be primarily Primary Care based, you will also be a key resource for the wider MSK and Physiotherapy team, and will have ring fenced 'hub' time provided (20% WTE pro rata) to achieve and maintain all employment and clinical governance priorities.

About us

CWP provides health and care services for local people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care - including the provision of three GP surgeries.

Our aim is to help people to be the best they can be, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We were recently rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission with a Good rating overall.

We offer a variety of roles at all levels, so whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, CWP is the right employer for you.

CWP are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences.

To support this, we offer up to three weeks induction, dependent on role, with our Prepare to Care programme for all new starters. This aims to give you all the knowledge and guidance to help you grow and flourish with CWP.

We welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please download a copy of the job description for full details.

Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values.

CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values and Behaviours in their everyday life. Therefore, if you are invited to interview, you will be undertaking a Values Based Interview/Assessment ,which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.

Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and Behaviours which are the 6 Cs Communication, Competence, Courage, Care, Compassion and Commitment. A Guide to completing your application form can be accessed on the right side of this page under the job description.

The Supporting Information Section in your application should therefore reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated Behaviours. You will be expected to provide us with examples from work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviour.

If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?

Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.

CWP is proud to be an accredited Veteran Aware organisation helping to provide and share best practice in NHS care for our armed forces community. As a veteran aware organisation, CWP is committed to delivering on the principles of the Armed Force Covenant and has a Silver award with the MOD Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (DERS).

The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment.You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of �13 per year applies.

New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.

Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.

If you experience any technical difficulties or need help when making an application please contact our Recruitment Team on 01244 393100.

Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma/Degree in physiotherapy
• HPC Registered
• Evidence of relevant specialised, validated postgraduate courses/CPD at Masters level

Desirable

• Hold or be working towards a Master's degree or equivalent in a specialist area
• Injection therapy

Knowledge and Expertise

Essential

• Advanced specialist scientific and clinical knowledge in musculoskeletal rehabilitation in line with evidence based practice
• Research and audit
• Organisational skills
• Trust and service policies and procedures
• Professional guidelines and codes of conduct

Experience

Essential

• Extensive Post graduate experience in MSK
• Research and audit experience
• Experience of working in GP practices as an autonomous practitioner

Employer details

Employer name

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Various GP practices in Western Cheshire

Ellesmere Port Hospital, 114 Chester Road, Whitby, Cheshire

Ellesmere Port

CH65 6SG

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

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