County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust (CDDFT) is one of the largest integrated care providers in England, serving a population of around 600,000 people. We are a high performing organisation with a track record of success.
Adult MSK physiotherapy services sit within the community care group of CDDFT and is focused solely on delivering improved community services in County Durham and Darlington and enabling people to live independent and fulfilling lives for as long as possible. The MSK physiotherapy service has worked closely with County Durham CCG to commission an integrated MSK service for County Durham patients (CD IMS). The CD IMS pathway provides a single point of access to the full spectrum of MSK services from routine physiotherapy to specialist physiotherapy and orthopaedics.
Main duties of the job
All patients referred will be triaged by an ESP, who will direct patients to the right clinician, first time. This may include physiotherapy, ESP opinion for diagnostics, onward secondary care referral or AHP referral. As an ESP, you are responsible for delivering a leading standard of musculoskeletal physiotherapy assessment, triage and care to a varied selection of NHS patients. You will work as a Frontline ESP in various locations, as part of a wider integrated community physiotherapy service. You will be required to perform frontline patient screening with direct referrals from GPs, care navigation and self-referrals using expert assessment and diagnosis to determine which clinical pathway will be most suitable for the patient. You will also be required to provide expert clinical assessment, diagnosis and management of your caseload. From initial assessment you will be responsible and accountable for devising, reviewing and completing appropriate treatment management programs to the patient population, in order to gain successful clinical outcomes, in line with your regulatory body's standards of professional practice. Job responsibilities
You must be able to demonstrate excellent assessment and clinical reasoning skills that this post will require, within a variety of musculoskeletal, orthopedic, rheumatology and general health conditions. You will need: Highly developed differential diagnostic skills to ensure patients are managed safely, efficiently and effectively. Good communication skills with a variety of people, conditions and within demanding situations. Clear evidence of team working and the ability to develop effective and efficient services. Experience of electronic patient records and telephone triage will be an advantage. Ability to direct the care pathway for your patients autonomously, including assessment and diagnostics, provision of diagnosis, appropriate self-care advice or onward referral as indicated. Familiar with the IRMER, when and which diagnostics are suitable and will be confident in explaining their use and implications to patients. Injection trained, or willing to undertake this. Demonstrate commitment for the role with a strong desire to continually improve as a musculoskeletal physiotherapist, developing a culture that improves quality initiating, promoting and monitoring systems which govern and improve quality. Person Specification
Statutory Registration
HCPC (Essential) Member of the CSP (Chartered Society of Physiotherapy) (Desirable) Qualifications
BSc Physiotherapy /diploma (Essential) Recognised relevant academic post qualification in relation to MSK conditions to masters level (Essential) Continuing Professional Development Diary including evidence of reflective practice, training and clinical experience (Essential) Injection therapy competent (Essential) Significant experience at a senior level in MSK physiotherapy (Essential) An understanding of County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust, its culture, strategic direction, achievements and NHS standing (Desirable) Special Skills & Knowledge
Up to date knowledge of professional practice (Essential) Evidence of comprehensive and up to date range of highly specialised clinical skills (Essential) An understanding of legal responsibilities within the profession (Essential) Able to present information, written and orally in a clear and logical manner (Essential) Ability to organise and prioritise and work to 18 RTT (Essential) Evidence of critical appraisal in research and evidence based practice (Essential) Ability to maintain high levels of concentration and analysis of presenting symptoms from patients (Essential) Excellent communication skills both written and verbal (Essential) IT skills (Essential) Excellent presentation skills (Essential) Innovative approach to working life (Desirable) Able to use own initiative appropriately to enhance service delivery (Desirable) Evidence of strategic planning for MSK services (Desirable) Special Requirements
Able to travel across Trust sites to meet the requirements of the post (Essential) Experience
Comprehensive experience including core competencies within musculoskeletal, neurology pain management (Essential) Evidence of being able to lead and improve clinical practice (Essential) Experience of Cognitive behavioural therapy and Bio psycho-social model of care (Desirable) Employer details
Employer name:
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust Address:
Peterlee Hospital, O'neill Drive, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 5UQ Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
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All patients referred will be triaged by an ESP, who will direct patients to the right clinician, first time. This may include physiotherapy, ESP opinion for diagnostics, onward secondary care referral or AHP referral. As an ESP, you are responsible for delivering a leading standard of musculoskeletal physiotherapy assessment, triage and care to a varied selection of NHS patients. You will work as a Frontline ESP in various locations, as part of a wider integrated community physiotherapy service. You will be required to perform frontline patient screening with direct referrals from GPs, care navigation and self-referrals using expert assessment and diagnosis to determine which clinical pathway will be most suitable for the patient. You will also be required to provide expert clinical assessment, diagnosis and management of your caseload. From initial assessment you will be responsible and accountable for devising, reviewing and completing appropriate treatment management programs to the patient population, in order to gain successful clinical outcomes, in line with your regulatory body's standards of professional practice. Job responsibilities
You must be able to demonstrate excellent assessment and clinical reasoning skills that this post will require, within a variety of musculoskeletal, orthopedic, rheumatology and general health conditions. You will need: Highly developed differential diagnostic skills to ensure patients are managed safely, efficiently and effectively. Good communication skills with a variety of people, conditions and within demanding situations. Clear evidence of team working and the ability to develop effective and efficient services. Experience of electronic patient records and telephone triage will be an advantage. Ability to direct the care pathway for your patients autonomously, including assessment and diagnostics, provision of diagnosis, appropriate self-care advice or onward referral as indicated. Familiar with the IRMER, when and which diagnostics are suitable and will be confident in explaining their use and implications to patients. Injection trained, or willing to undertake this. Demonstrate commitment for the role with a strong desire to continually improve as a musculoskeletal physiotherapist, developing a culture that improves quality initiating, promoting and monitoring systems which govern and improve quality. Person Specification
Statutory Registration
HCPC (Essential) Member of the CSP (Chartered Society of Physiotherapy) (Desirable) Qualifications
BSc Physiotherapy /diploma (Essential) Recognised relevant academic post qualification in relation to MSK conditions to masters level (Essential) Continuing Professional Development Diary including evidence of reflective practice, training and clinical experience (Essential) Injection therapy competent (Essential) Significant experience at a senior level in MSK physiotherapy (Essential) An understanding of County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust, its culture, strategic direction, achievements and NHS standing (Desirable) Special Skills & Knowledge
Up to date knowledge of professional practice (Essential) Evidence of comprehensive and up to date range of highly specialised clinical skills (Essential) An understanding of legal responsibilities within the profession (Essential) Able to present information, written and orally in a clear and logical manner (Essential) Ability to organise and prioritise and work to 18 RTT (Essential) Evidence of critical appraisal in research and evidence based practice (Essential) Ability to maintain high levels of concentration and analysis of presenting symptoms from patients (Essential) Excellent communication skills both written and verbal (Essential) IT skills (Essential) Excellent presentation skills (Essential) Innovative approach to working life (Desirable) Able to use own initiative appropriately to enhance service delivery (Desirable) Evidence of strategic planning for MSK services (Desirable) Special Requirements
Able to travel across Trust sites to meet the requirements of the post (Essential) Experience
Comprehensive experience including core competencies within musculoskeletal, neurology pain management (Essential) Evidence of being able to lead and improve clinical practice (Essential) Experience of Cognitive behavioural therapy and Bio psycho-social model of care (Desirable) Employer details
Employer name:
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust Address:
Peterlee Hospital, O'neill Drive, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 5UQ Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
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