First Contact Practitioner

Job summary

We are seeking candidates who have completed their FCP Roadmap to Practice or are currently undertaking the taught modular FCP training route.

Are you an experienced and motivated musculoskeletal (MSK) physiotherapist looking for a new challenge as part of a dynamic, innovative and supportive team?If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our Primary Care Networks across Somerset as an MSK First Contact Practitioner.Would you like to work within a forward-thinking service that is leading the way in improving MSK pathways and service delivery?We work collaboratively across Somerset to deliver integrated MSK services and a system wide host model improving access to the right care, by the right person, at the right time.Our integrated MSK service provides accessible expert assessment, diagnosis and advice, with a key focus on identifying the most appropriate care pathway and on supporting patients to self-manage and access local support within their communities.

Main duties of the job

Provide expert clinical care as an MSK First Contact Practitioner, assessing patients without prior GP consultation and determing the most appropriate management plan.

Use advanced clinical reasoning to assess presentation, interpret findings, formulate working and differential diagnoses, and implement evidence based care plans that reflect individual needs, goals and wishes, service availability and local and national guidance. Support individuals to make informed decisions about their care through shared decision making, exploring the risks, benefits and consequences of available options.Deliver supported self-management programmes, that encourage behavioural change, optimise physical activity and independence, and help people achieve goals relevant to their MSK condition. Provide clinical and strategic leadership for FCP services within a designated locality supporting safety, quality, education and clinical governance. Lead development and delivery of education programmes for primary care colleagues promoting biopsychosocial assessment and effective first line management of MSK conditions to maximise appropriate use of MSK services and resources.

About us

Would you genuine opportunities for growth and development within and beyond your role?You will join a network of advanced physiotherapy clinicians and become part of a highly skilled team committed to supporting your professional development, clinical progression and peer learning.You will be given protected time and opportunities to develop both yourself and others. Would you to feel supported and valued whilst caring for others?Alongside delivering excellent patient care we place great importance on staff wellbeing. You will join a warm and welcoming team that helped pioneer the FCP model within Somerset PCNs and understands both the challenges and rewards of the role.We work collaboratively across Somerset delivering services from a range of hub clinics and GP practices.