This is an exciting opportunity for a team member to work as First Contact Practitioner within local Cambridge Clinics. We have an established team of First Contact Physiotherapy Practitioners working across Cambridge.
We are supported by a Consultant Physiotherapist and FCP Clinical Lead who provide supervision and support to gain roadmap completion.
Please note this advert is for 8.25 hours only at present. Subject to staffing changes there may be an opportunity to increase these hours in the future.
This post is a secondment to cover maternity leave until November 2025, but may end sooner should the person return to work before this time frame.
Main duties of the job This role will be part of delivering services within Primary Care to PCN's as First Contact Practitioners with potential to support other MSK Services within Cambridge University Hospital Physiotherapy Outpatient Department.
You will have proven knowledge and skills in the management of musculoskeletal therapy and be expected to lead in service development and evaluation, and staff appraisal, as well as manage a caseload of patients.
The team is friendly and dedicated towards the delivery of an excellent service for all our users, as well as constantly looking at better ways to provide a service. The team is also well supported by access to Specialists in Pain, Pelvic Health, Paediatrics, Neurology and Exercise Rehabilitation.
You will be strongly supported in learning new skills and gaining additional training, including the requirements for the First Contact Practitioner roadmap.
To perform highly specialist physiotherapeutic assessment and analysis of medical investigations of patients presenting with musculoskeletal conditions.
To triage patients on behalf of Physiotherapy and may include onward referrals to other specialities as appropriate.
To act as a source of expertise on the physiotherapeutic management of Musculoskeletal conditions.
To undertake management of the Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy / FCP Team, including co-coordinating workloads, delegating duties, appraising and mentoring and recruitment and selection.
About us Our Trust
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.
CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.
Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
Please note:- Internal applicants on permanent contracts can only apply for this post as a secondment and must have the approval of your current line manager before applying.
The advert will close at midnight on 2 February 2025.
Interviews are due to be held on 10 February 2025.
Benefits to you At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.
On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only café, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.
CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Diploma / Degree in Physiotherapy State Registration Evidence of relevant post-graduate courses / CPD Evidence of MSc level qualification / working towards / completion of single modules
Desirable Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy Relevant validated clinical courses Involvement in special interest groups Evidence of completion / undertaking of FCP (First Contact Physiotherapy) training / modules
Experience Essential Significant postgraduate experience Relevant clinical work at senior level providing a broad range of experience Experience of working as part of an MDT Contributing to clinical education of less experienced staff or students or assistants Musculoskeletal experience
Desirable Experience at Band 7 level Student supervisor Experience of working in the Community
Knowledge Essential Good knowledge of Outpatient Physiotherapy Able to pass on skills / knowledge to others within both formal and informal environments
Desirable Advanced knowledge Evidence of participation in research / audit Critical Appraisal
Skills Essential Forward thinking Self-directed learning Able to work independently Ability to manage own caseload IT skills Able to communicate with patients with impaired communication abilities Able to demonstrate empathy, motivate and persuade patients with impaired cognitive abilities or physical senses Able to work collaboratively within the MDT Committed to personal and team development Able to work well with others and pass on skills and knowledge Able to maintain judgement under pressure
Desirable Supervisory skills Presentation skills
Additional Requirements Essential The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent.
Employer details Employer name Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address Addenbrookes Hospital-Division B
Hills Road
Cambridge
CB2 0QQ
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
180-B-253012
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We are supported by a Consultant Physiotherapist and FCP Clinical Lead who provide supervision and support to gain roadmap completion.
Please note this advert is for 8.25 hours only at present. Subject to staffing changes there may be an opportunity to increase these hours in the future.
This post is a secondment to cover maternity leave until November 2025, but may end sooner should the person return to work before this time frame.
Main duties of the job This role will be part of delivering services within Primary Care to PCN's as First Contact Practitioners with potential to support other MSK Services within Cambridge University Hospital Physiotherapy Outpatient Department.
You will have proven knowledge and skills in the management of musculoskeletal therapy and be expected to lead in service development and evaluation, and staff appraisal, as well as manage a caseload of patients.
The team is friendly and dedicated towards the delivery of an excellent service for all our users, as well as constantly looking at better ways to provide a service. The team is also well supported by access to Specialists in Pain, Pelvic Health, Paediatrics, Neurology and Exercise Rehabilitation.
You will be strongly supported in learning new skills and gaining additional training, including the requirements for the First Contact Practitioner roadmap.
To perform highly specialist physiotherapeutic assessment and analysis of medical investigations of patients presenting with musculoskeletal conditions.
To triage patients on behalf of Physiotherapy and may include onward referrals to other specialities as appropriate.
To act as a source of expertise on the physiotherapeutic management of Musculoskeletal conditions.
To undertake management of the Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy / FCP Team, including co-coordinating workloads, delegating duties, appraising and mentoring and recruitment and selection.
About us Our Trust
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.
CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.
Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
Please note:- Internal applicants on permanent contracts can only apply for this post as a secondment and must have the approval of your current line manager before applying.
The advert will close at midnight on 2 February 2025.
Interviews are due to be held on 10 February 2025.
Benefits to you At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.
On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only café, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.
CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Diploma / Degree in Physiotherapy State Registration Evidence of relevant post-graduate courses / CPD Evidence of MSc level qualification / working towards / completion of single modules
Desirable Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy Relevant validated clinical courses Involvement in special interest groups Evidence of completion / undertaking of FCP (First Contact Physiotherapy) training / modules
Experience Essential Significant postgraduate experience Relevant clinical work at senior level providing a broad range of experience Experience of working as part of an MDT Contributing to clinical education of less experienced staff or students or assistants Musculoskeletal experience
Desirable Experience at Band 7 level Student supervisor Experience of working in the Community
Knowledge Essential Good knowledge of Outpatient Physiotherapy Able to pass on skills / knowledge to others within both formal and informal environments
Desirable Advanced knowledge Evidence of participation in research / audit Critical Appraisal
Skills Essential Forward thinking Self-directed learning Able to work independently Ability to manage own caseload IT skills Able to communicate with patients with impaired communication abilities Able to demonstrate empathy, motivate and persuade patients with impaired cognitive abilities or physical senses Able to work collaboratively within the MDT Committed to personal and team development Able to work well with others and pass on skills and knowledge Able to maintain judgement under pressure
Desirable Supervisory skills Presentation skills
Additional Requirements Essential The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent.
Employer details Employer name Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address Addenbrookes Hospital-Division B
Hills Road
Cambridge
CB2 0QQ
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
180-B-253012
#J-18808-Ljbffr
