Job overview
First Contact Practitioner Band 7 - 37.5 Hours - PERMANENT
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a permanent, 37.5 hours Band 7 FCP to join the FCP and MSK Outpatient Physiotherapy Team in the Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care Foundation Trust.
The Outpatient Physiotherapy Team provides physiotherapy to primarily adult patients with a musculoskeletal problem and occasionally children with specific MSK conditions from Consultant in and around Tameside and Glossop.
We see patients with various musculoskeletal conditions including post- surgical Orthopaedic patients. We have few team members specialising in Chronic Pain / Rheumatology / Hand Specialist with splinting skills.
We are a friendly team, always interested in improving our skills and knowledge to provide better patient care.
The FCP team covers 5 PCN's in Tameside . It is 20 min assessment service.
Main duties of the job
To provide a high standard of clinical service, performing advanced assessment of patients including those with highly complex presentations and from this formulating a diagnosis and treatment plan, carried out as an autonomous practitioner. Will have acquired specialist knowledge in specialist area.
To provide clinical expertise, acting as First-Contact Physiotherapist (FCP) and make decisions about the best course of action for patients' care (including in relation to undifferentiated conditions). This will involve seeing patients, without prior contact with their GP, in order to establish a rapid and accurate diagnosis and management plan, reducing the need for same day GP appointments.
To collaborate with the Team Manager in planning, coordinating, delivering and evaluating the specialist service and area of specific clinical specialism to ensure a high standard of specialist service provision. Linking with the relevant Professional Lead as required.
To implement, monitor and evaluate Clinical Governance within specialist field, specifically looking at best practice and national guidelines, auditing, service evaluation and research.
To provide a leadership role that supports staff clinically, professionally and educationally in the specialist area.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focuses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person specification
Skills
Essential
- Proven clinical leadership skills.
- Able to inspire and lead on new developments.
- Strong commitment to teaching and learning.
- Analytical skills in assessing both clinical and generic health and safety service risks.
- Able to prioritise workload and manage stress in self and others.
- Proven IT skills with application to practice.
- Proven organisational skills.
- Established and proven communication skills.
- Knowledge of Health and Safety requirements
- Specialist knowledge and skills in specific therapeutic approaches.
Desirable
- Project management skills.
- Knowledge and application of KSF workforce planning and management.
Experience
Essential
- Significant post qualification experience in MSK Physiotherapy.
- Knowledge of Health and Safety requirements
- Working knowledge and experience of application of legislation and guidelines relevant to the role.
- Significant specialist experience and knowledge within defined clinical areas.
- Experience of working with patients with complex and challenging needs in a range of environments including service setting.
Desirable
- Experience of service development and change processes.
- Experience of complex interaction with stakeholders to ensure effective working.
Qualifications
Essential
- Have an appropriate degree or equivalent knowledge and expertise
- Relevant professional qualification and HCPC Registration.
- Evidence of relevant MSK post graduate qualification/training at Masters level
Desirable
- Relevant training or qualification in leadership or equivalent experience.
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This advert is for First Contact Practitioner with Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust in Ashton Under Lyne, North West, England. It is listed as a Band 7 Nurse practitioner role. The advertised salary is £49,387 - £56,515 Pro rata Per Annum. The contract type is Permanent: Fixed Term. The application deadline is 05 Aug 2026.
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