FCP Physiotherapist - Fixed Term

We are looking for a proactive and

skilled First Contact Physiotherapist to join our team, providing expert

patient care with exemplary MSK knowledge, diagnostic experience, and

management skills based on best current evidence. You will excel in verbal and

non-verbal communication and collaborate closely with GPs, and other healthcare

teams across primary care in Stockport.

We provide a face-to-face, in-house FCP

service to all PCN's within the Stockport borough and also hold the specialist

spinal service for the area requiring expert knowledge in clinic diagnosis,

imaging and management of complex spinal conditions. You will have or be

expected to work towards MSK injection therapy and Non-medical prescribing

qualifications with clinical application.

The team solely consists of

Specialist level physiotherapists and Advanced musculoskeletal practitioners

working autonomously in GP practices, with weekly supervision and training

sessions and a pro-rota allocation of Learning and development days per year. We

are part of a GP federation (Viaduct care CIC) and align our pay grades to

agenda for change and offer the NHS pension scheme, we also offer flexible

working patterns within the hours of the GP practices.

This is a 9month fixed termvacancy

at an equivalent to AFC Band 7, salary is usually at minimum scale but may be

higher dependent on experience. The post is Part-time (30 hours per

week).

Please note we cannot offer visa sponsorship.

Main duties of the job

You will work closely with GP Practices to include First Contact Physiotherapy as part of our patient offer. This will include seeing patients, without prior contact with their GP, to establish a rapid and accurate diagnosis and management plan and is an ideal role for a motivated individual who is passionate about delivering high quality, joined up clinical management of musculoskeletal conditions.

Patients are signposted directly to the FCP clinics by GP reception and practice staff and you will be providing frontline expert screening, assessment and management including diagnostics and injection therapy.

Regular clinical supervision, mentoring and professional development is a key part of the service in keeping with the FCP road map and MSK competency framework; weekly team meetings are diarised with in- service training and case discussion.

About us

Viaduct Care is the GP Federation and is a partnership of all GP practices across Stockport. The federation was formed to empower local GPs to provide the best possible care for patients whilst tackling some of the challenges faced by General Practice by helping doctors and other healthcare professionals work together, share resources and expertise.

We are committed to being a pioneering leader in Primary Care, providing collaborative, high quality, health and wellbeing services for the communities we serve.

Whatever stage you are at in your career, well provide you with the high-quality support you need to continue developing your skills, achieve job satisfaction and help shape the future of healthcare to make a real difference to peoples lives.

Please note the use of AI is monitored during the shortlisting process; if you have used AI tools in your application please declare this in your statement explaining what type of AI tools have been used and for what purpose.

Details

Date posted

01 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year

pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Part-time,

Flexible working,

Compressed hours

Reference number

B0463-26-0015

Job locations

Merseyway Innovation Centre

21-23 Merseyway

Stockport

Greater Manchester

SK4 1LW

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Job Purpose

To work as a First

Contact Practitioner MSK Physiotherapist to assess and manage patients

presenting with musculoskeletal presentations to the Viaduct Care service.

To assess, treat and

manage patients with musculoskeletal presentations.

To work with the

Musculoskeletal Specialist Physiotherapist to service developments in line with

national/local criteria and initiatives to meet the needs of the local

population.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

Clinical

Provide assessment,

diagnosis and management of patients with musculoskeletal conditions requiring

senior physiotherapy expertise and knowledge. This may involve patients with

psychosocial issues requiring a high level of concentration and sensitivity.

To deliver physiotherapy

clinics in Primary Care in order to manage referred patients with

musculoskeletal conditions.

Initiate a physiotherapy

treatment programme (including provision of injection therapy where

appropriate) which may include signposting to relevant services and undertake

evaluation of clinical outcomes to treatment.

Maintain accurate and

up-to-date patient records in line with Viaduct Care policy.

To provide effective

onward referral into the wider Stockport Physiotherapy musculoskeletal service

where applicable.

To refer to other

specialities when required. This will

involve analysis of a number of factors to determine the appropriate

speciality.

To contribute to the

process of development, implementation and maintenance of clinical standards

within the area of speciality.

To maintain professional

knowledge by keeping up-to-date with developments in line with clinical

governance requirements especially in the field of musculoskeletal conditions.

To provide expert advice

to colleagues within physiotherapy and the musculoskeletal field and other

professionals as required.

To maintain close links

with Musculoskeletal Specialist Physiotherapists, GPs within the PCNs the PCN

team and other Stockport health care professionals.

To engage in personal

clinical / professional development.

To contribute to the

development and implementation of uni-professional and multi-professional

guidelines within the area of speciality.

Organisational

To contribute to

developing and reviewing pathways of care for musculoskeletal services in

conjunction with the Musculoskeletal Specialist Physiotherapist, GP PCN Lead,

Secondary Care Consultants, other Physiotherapy colleagues and Health Care

Professionals in line with the Organisational, Regional and National

objectives.

To contribute to the

development and implementation and review of policies and procedures for the

Viaduct Care service.

To keep up-to-date and

accurate statistical records.

Provide data, information

and reports as required by GP PCN Lead.

Clinical and Practice Governance

To actively participate

in clinical governance in the field of musculoskeletal physiotherapy.

Observe and maintain

strict confidentiality with regards to any patient / family / staff / records

and information in line with the requirements of the Data Protection Act.

Any data that is taken /

shared as part of a phone call or transported, faxed or transferred

electronically must be undertaken with regard to Viaduct Care Information

Governance and Information Security policies.

The post holder must

adhere to Viaduct Care risk assessment and risk management processes.

The post holder must

adhere to infection control policies and procedures.

It is a condition of your

employment that you are currently registered with the Health and Care Professions

Council (HCPC) and it is your responsibility to maintain your professional

registration.

Undertake mandatory

training and any other training relevant to the role as required by Viaduct

Care.

Provide patients and

their families / carers with information on standards they should expect from

the team.

Participate in clinical

supervision on a regular basis.

Communication

To utilise excellent

communication skills to provide complex and sensitive information where there

are significant barriers to acceptance.

Contribute to Viaduct

Cares internal communication strategies ensuring effective two-way

communication and engagement within the organisation.

Contribute to Viaduct

Cares external communication strategies to raise awareness and promote the

reputation of its services.

Training and Development

To take part in the

training of other staff within the Viaduct Care service relevant to the role,

including lecturing, teaching, training and supporting other members of the

multidisciplinary team e.g. Practice Managers, GPs.

To participate in

accredited / validated courses to demonstrate continuing professional

development.

Be responsible for

maintaining own competency by attending in-service training, peer review,

individual training and courses.

Undertake any other

training, which may be relevant to the job role and gain necessary skills to

further develop the service.

To attend national

special interest groups and international conferences as appropriate.

Patient and Public Engagement

To ensure that

responsibilities to engage and consult with patients and the public are met in

line with statutory requirements.

Audit and Research

To undertake audit to

monitor standards of the Viaduct Care service as required.

To participate in

multidisciplinary audit in the field of musculoskeletal physiotherapy as

appropriate.

To promote research and

critical evaluation of all clinical practices related to musculoskeletal

physiotherapy and ensure that service provision is evidence based.

Human Resources

Participate in the

recruitment and retention of staff and assist in the induction of new staff

incorporating the necessary statutory and Viaduct Care policies and procedures.

Deal with complaints in

association with the GP PCN Lead in a positive and sensitive way in accordance

with organisational policy.

Maintain own professional

development and requirement to take part in appraisal process.

Confidentiality and Compliance with the Data

Protection Act 1984

The post holder must maintain confidentiality regarding

information about patients, staff and other Viaduct Care business in

accordance with the Data Protection Act 1984.

All employees of Viaduct Care must not, without prior permission,

disclose any information regarding patients or staff. In circumstances where it is known that a

member of staff has communicated information to an unauthorised person,

those staff will be liable to dismissal. Moreover, the Data Protection Act 1984

also renders an individual liable to prosecution in the event of

unauthorised disclosure of information.

In the performance of the duties outlined in this job description,

the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to

patients and their carers, practice staff and other healthcare

workers. They may also have access

to information relating to the practice as a business organisation.

All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly

confidential.

Health and Safety

All employees must be aware of the responsibilities placed on them

under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 to ensure that the agreed

safety procedures are carried out to maintain a safe working environment

for patients, visitors and employees.

Review and ensure systems are in place for the proactive

management of risk registers.

The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own

and others health, safety and security as defined in the practice Health

& Safety policy, the practice Health & Safety manual, and the

practice Infection Control policy and published procedures.

Infection Control

All employees of Viaduct Care are required to contribute to the

management of infection control and be proactive in awareness raising and

prevention.

Ensure that all guidelines, protocols and procedures undertaken

within the service are in line with evidence based practice for infection

control.

Safeguarding

All employees of Viaduct Care have a responsibility to protect and

safeguard vulnerable people (children and adults). They must be aware of child and adult

safeguarding procedures and must speak to the Viaduct Care Chair in the

first instance for further advice.

All

employees are required to attend safeguarding awareness training and to

undertake additional training appropriate to their role.

Job responsibilities

Job Purpose

To work as a First

Contact Practitioner MSK Physiotherapist to assess and manage patients

presenting with musculoskeletal presentations to the Viaduct Care service.

To assess, treat and

manage patients with musculoskeletal presentations.

To work with the

Musculoskeletal Specialist Physiotherapist to service developments in line with

national/local criteria and initiatives to meet the needs of the local

population.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

Clinical

Provide assessment,

diagnosis and management of patients with musculoskeletal conditions requiring

senior physiotherapy expertise and knowledge. This may involve patients with

psychosocial issues requiring a high level of concentration and sensitivity.

To deliver physiotherapy

clinics in Primary Care in order to manage referred patients with

musculoskeletal conditions.

Initiate a physiotherapy

treatment programme (including provision of injection therapy where

appropriate) which may include signposting to relevant services and undertake

evaluation of clinical outcomes to treatment.

Maintain accurate and

up-to-date patient records in line with Viaduct Care policy.

To provide effective

onward referral into the wider Stockport Physiotherapy musculoskeletal service

where applicable.

To refer to other

specialities when required. This will

involve analysis of a number of factors to determine the appropriate

speciality.

To contribute to the

process of development, implementation and maintenance of clinical standards

within the area of speciality.

To maintain professional

knowledge by keeping up-to-date with developments in line with clinical

governance requirements especially in the field of musculoskeletal conditions.

To provide expert advice

to colleagues within physiotherapy and the musculoskeletal field and other

professionals as required.

To maintain close links

with Musculoskeletal Specialist Physiotherapists, GPs within the PCNs the PCN

team and other Stockport health care professionals.

To engage in personal

clinical / professional development.

To contribute to the

development and implementation of uni-professional and multi-professional

guidelines within the area of speciality.

Organisational

To contribute to

developing and reviewing pathways of care for musculoskeletal services in

conjunction with the Musculoskeletal Specialist Physiotherapist, GP PCN Lead,

Secondary Care Consultants, other Physiotherapy colleagues and Health Care

Professionals in line with the Organisational, Regional and National

objectives.

To contribute to the

development and implementation and review of policies and procedures for the

Viaduct Care service.

To keep up-to-date and

accurate statistical records.

Provide data, information

and reports as required by GP PCN Lead.

Clinical and Practice Governance

To actively participate

in clinical governance in the field of musculoskeletal physiotherapy.

Observe and maintain

strict confidentiality with regards to any patient / family / staff / records

and information in line with the requirements of the Data Protection Act.

Any data that is taken /

shared as part of a phone call or transported, faxed or transferred

electronically must be undertaken with regard to Viaduct Care Information

Governance and Information Security policies.

The post holder must

adhere to Viaduct Care risk assessment and risk management processes.

The post holder must

adhere to infection control policies and procedures.

It is a condition of your

employment that you are currently registered with the Health and Care Professions

Council (HCPC) and it is your responsibility to maintain your professional

registration.

Undertake mandatory

training and any other training relevant to the role as required by Viaduct

Care.

Provide patients and

their families / carers with information on standards they should expect from

the team.

Participate in clinical

supervision on a regular basis.

Communication

To utilise excellent

communication skills to provide complex and sensitive information where there

are significant barriers to acceptance.

Contribute to Viaduct

Cares internal communication strategies ensuring effective two-way

communication and engagement within the organisation.

Contribute to Viaduct

Cares external communication strategies to raise awareness and promote the

reputation of its services.

Training and Development

To take part in the

training of other staff within the Viaduct Care service relevant to the role,

including lecturing, teaching, training and supporting other members of the

multidisciplinary team e.g. Practice Managers, GPs.

To participate in

accredited / validated courses to demonstrate continuing professional

development.

Be responsible for

maintaining own competency by attending in-service training, peer review,

individual training and courses.

Undertake any other

training, which may be relevant to the job role and gain necessary skills to

further develop the service.

To attend national

special interest groups and international conferences as appropriate.

Patient and Public Engagement

To ensure that

responsibilities to engage and consult with patients and the public are met in

line with statutory requirements.

Audit and Research

To undertake audit to

monitor standards of the Viaduct Care service as required.

To participate in

multidisciplinary audit in the field of musculoskeletal physiotherapy as

appropriate.

To promote research and

critical evaluation of all clinical practices related to musculoskeletal

physiotherapy and ensure that service provision is evidence based.

Human Resources

Participate in the

recruitment and retention of staff and assist in the induction of new staff

incorporating the necessary statutory and Viaduct Care policies and procedures.

Deal with complaints in

association with the GP PCN Lead in a positive and sensitive way in accordance

with organisational policy.

Maintain own professional

development and requirement to take part in appraisal process.

Confidentiality and Compliance with the Data

Protection Act 1984

The post holder must maintain confidentiality regarding

information about patients, staff and other Viaduct Care business in

accordance with the Data Protection Act 1984.

All employees of Viaduct Care must not, without prior permission,

disclose any information regarding patients or staff. In circumstances where it is known that a

member of staff has communicated information to an unauthorised person,

those staff will be liable to dismissal. Moreover, the Data Protection Act 1984

also renders an individual liable to prosecution in the event of

unauthorised disclosure of information.

In the performance of the duties outlined in this job description,

the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to

patients and their carers, practice staff and other healthcare

workers. They may also have access

to information relating to the practice as a business organisation.

All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly

confidential.

Health and Safety

All employees must be aware of the responsibilities placed on them

under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 to ensure that the agreed

safety procedures are carried out to maintain a safe working environment

for patients, visitors and employees.

Review and ensure systems are in place for the proactive

management of risk registers.

The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own

and others health, safety and security as defined in the practice Health

& Safety policy, the practice Health & Safety manual, and the

practice Infection Control policy and published procedures.

Infection Control

All employees of Viaduct Care are required to contribute to the

management of infection control and be proactive in awareness raising and

prevention.

Ensure that all guidelines, protocols and procedures undertaken

within the service are in line with evidence based practice for infection

control.

Safeguarding

All employees of Viaduct Care have a responsibility to protect and

safeguard vulnerable people (children and adults). They must be aware of child and adult

safeguarding procedures and must speak to the Viaduct Care Chair in the

first instance for further advice.

All

employees are required to attend safeguarding awareness training and to

undertake additional training appropriate to their role.

Person Specification

Other

Essential

• Take an active part in training for personal and professional development.
• Willing to participate in training of others

Qualifications

Essential

• Chartered Society of Physiotherapy Recognised Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy
• Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registered
• Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy

Desirable

• Evidence of post-registration education, specifically in musculo-skeletal field, at Masters level or equivalent: e.g. full MACP member, Credentialed McKenzie
• Therapist, Orthopaedic Medicine qualification, injection therapy qualification

Knowledge

Essential

• Awareness of current initiatives within the Local and National health economy.
• Clear evidence of Continuing Professional Development at Highly Specialist level

Desirable

• Knowledge and understanding of working in a Primary Care setting
• Key issues and pace of change facing the NHS nationally and locally

Experience

Essential

• Previous musculo-skeletal postgraduate experience and further of which would be at Senior grade or higher.
• Proven advanced post-graduate skills in the assessment and treatment of musculo-skeletal conditions.
• Ability to demonstrate Leadership skills

Desirable

• Proven experience of managing a team

Skills & Aptitudes

Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to lead and work as part of a team
• High level of organisational and time management skills
• Ability to organise own workload
• Self-motivated
• Be able to travel independently of public transport
• Computer literate
• ECDL

Personal Qualities & Attributes

Essential

• Patient focused
• Organised
• Flexible
• Reliable
• Friendly and approachable
• Aware of the range of emotions in self and others
• Demonstrates empathy for the concerns of others
• Listens to and understands directly and indirectly expressed feelings
• Manages strong emotions and responds constructively to the source of problems

Person Specification

Other

Essential

• Take an active part in training for personal and professional development.
• Willing to participate in training of others

Qualifications

Essential

• Chartered Society of Physiotherapy Recognised Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy
• Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registered
• Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy

Desirable

• Evidence of post-registration education, specifically in musculo-skeletal field, at Masters level or equivalent: e.g. full MACP member, Credentialed McKenzie
• Therapist, Orthopaedic Medicine qualification, injection therapy qualification

Knowledge

Essential

• Awareness of current initiatives within the Local and National health economy.
• Clear evidence of Continuing Professional Development at Highly Specialist level

Desirable

• Knowledge and understanding of working in a Primary Care setting
• Key issues and pace of change facing the NHS nationally and locally

Experience

Essential

• Previous musculo-skeletal postgraduate experience and further of which would be at Senior grade or higher.
• Proven advanced post-graduate skills in the assessment and treatment of musculo-skeletal conditions.
• Ability to demonstrate Leadership skills

Desirable

• Proven experience of managing a team

Skills & Aptitudes

Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to lead and work as part of a team
• High level of organisational and time management skills
• Ability to organise own workload
• Self-motivated
• Be able to travel independently of public transport
• Computer literate
• ECDL

Personal Qualities & Attributes

Essential

• Patient focused
• Organised
• Flexible
• Reliable
• Friendly and approachable
• Aware of the range of emotions in self and others
• Demonstrates empathy for the concerns of others
• Listens to and understands directly and indirectly expressed feelings
• Manages strong emotions and responds constructively to the source of problems

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

NHS Careers website .

Additional information

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

NHS Careers website .

Employer details

Employer name

Viaduct Care

Address

Merseyway Innovation Centre

21-23 Merseyway

Stockport

Greater Manchester

SK4 1LW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.viaductcare.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Viaduct Care

Address

Merseyway Innovation Centre

21-23 Merseyway

Stockport

Greater Manchester

SK4 1LW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.viaductcare.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job responsibilities

Job Purpose

To work as a First

Contact Practitioner MSK Physiotherapist to assess and manage patients

presenting with musculoskeletal presentations to the Viaduct Care service.

To assess, treat and

manage patients with musculoskeletal presentations.

To work with the

Musculoskeletal Specialist Physiotherapist to service developments in line with

national/local criteria and initiatives to meet the needs of the local

population.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

Clinical

Provide assessment,

diagnosis and management of patients with musculoskeletal conditions requiring

senior physiotherapy expertise and knowledge. This may involve patients with

psychosocial issues requiring a high level of concentration and sensitivity.

To deliver physiotherapy

clinics in Primary Care in order to manage referred patients with

musculoskeletal conditions.

Initiate a physiotherapy

treatment programme (including provision of injection therapy where

appropriate) which may include signposting to relevant services and undertake

evaluation of clinical outcomes to treatment.

Maintain accurate and

up-to-date patient records in line with Viaduct Care policy.

To provide effective

onward referral into the wider Stockport Physiotherapy musculoskeletal service

where applicable.

To refer to other

specialities when required. This will

involve analysis of a number of factors to determine the appropriate

speciality.

To contribute to the

process of development, implementation and maintenance of clinical standards

within the area of speciality.

To maintain professional

knowledge by keeping up-to-date with developments in line with clinical

governance requirements especially in the field of musculoskeletal conditions.

To provide expert advice

to colleagues within physiotherapy and the musculoskeletal field and other

professionals as required.

To maintain close links

with Musculoskeletal Specialist Physiotherapists, GPs within the PCNs the PCN

team and other Stockport health care professionals.

To engage in personal

clinical / professional development.

To contribute to the

development and implementation of uni-professional and multi-professional

guidelines within the area of speciality.

Organisational

To contribute to

developing and reviewing pathways of care for musculoskeletal services in

conjunction with the Musculoskeletal Specialist Physiotherapist, GP PCN Lead,

Secondary Care Consultants, other Physiotherapy colleagues and Health Care

Professionals in line with the Organisational, Regional and National

objectives.

To contribute to the

development and implementation and review of policies and procedures for the

Viaduct Care service.

To keep up-to-date and

accurate statistical records.

Provide data, information

and reports as required by GP PCN Lead.

Clinical and Practice Governance

To actively participate

in clinical governance in the field of musculoskeletal physiotherapy.

Observe and maintain

strict confidentiality with regards to any patient / family / staff / records

and information in line with the requirements of the Data Protection Act.

Any data that is taken /

shared as part of a phone call or transported, faxed or transferred

electronically must be undertaken with regard to Viaduct Care Information

Governance and Information Security policies.

The post holder must

adhere to Viaduct Care risk assessment and risk management processes.

The post holder must

adhere to infection control policies and procedures.

It is a condition of your

employment that you are currently registered with the Health and Care Professions

Council (HCPC) and it is your responsibility to maintain your professional

registration.

Undertake mandatory

training and any other training relevant to the role as required by Viaduct

Care.

Provide patients and

their families / carers with information on standards they should expect from

the team.

Participate in clinical

supervision on a regular basis.

Communication

To utilise excellent

communication skills to provide complex and sensitive information where there

are significant barriers to acceptance.

Contribute to Viaduct

Cares internal communication strategies ensuring effective two-way

communication and engagement within the organisation.

Contribute to Viaduct

Cares external communication strategies to raise awareness and promote the

reputation of its services.

Training and Development

To take part in the

training of other staff within the Viaduct Care service relevant to the role,

including lecturing, teaching, training and supporting other members of the

multidisciplinary team e.g. Practice Managers, GPs.

To participate in

accredited / validated courses to demonstrate continuing professional

development.

Be responsible for

maintaining own competency by attending in-service training, peer review,

individual training and courses.

Undertake any other

training, which may be relevant to the job role and gain necessary skills to

further develop the service.

To attend national

special interest groups and international conferences as appropriate.

Patient and Public Engagement

To ensure that

responsibilities to engage and consult with patients and the public are met in

line with statutory requirements.

Audit and Research

To undertake audit to

monitor standards of the Viaduct Care service as required.

To participate in

multidisciplinary audit in the field of musculoskeletal physiotherapy as

appropriate.

To promote research and

critical evaluation of all clinical practices related to musculoskeletal

physiotherapy and ensure that service provision is evidence based.

Human Resources

Participate in the

recruitment and retention of staff and assist in the induction of new staff

incorporating the necessary statutory and Viaduct Care policies and procedures.

Deal with complaints in

association with the GP PCN Lead in a positive and sensitive way in accordance

with organisational policy.

Maintain own professional

development and requirement to take part in appraisal process.

Confidentiality and Compliance with the Data

Protection Act 1984

The post holder must maintain confidentiality regarding

information about patients, staff and other Viaduct Care business in

accordance with the Data Protection Act 1984.

All employees of Viaduct Care must not, without prior permission,

disclose any information regarding patients or staff. In circumstances where it is known that a

member of staff has communicated information to an unauthorised person,

those staff will be liable to dismissal. Moreover, the Data Protection Act 1984

also renders an individual liable to prosecution in the event of

unauthorised disclosure of information.

In the performance of the duties outlined in this job description,

the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to

patients and their carers, practice staff and other healthcare

workers. They may also have access

to information relating to the practice as a business organisation.

All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly

confidential.

Health and Safety

All employees must be aware of the responsibilities placed on them

under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 to ensure that the agreed

safety procedures are carried out to maintain a safe working environment

for patients, visitors and employees.

Review and ensure systems are in place for the proactive

management of risk registers.

The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own

and others health, safety and security as defined in the practice Health

& Safety policy, the practice Health & Safety manual, and the

practice Infection Control policy and published procedures.

Infection Control

All employees of Viaduct Care are required to contribute to the

management of infection control and be proactive in awareness raising and

prevention.

Ensure that all guidelines, protocols and procedures undertaken

within the service are in line with evidence based practice for infection

control.

Safeguarding

All employees of Viaduct Care have a responsibility to protect and

safeguard vulnerable people (children and adults). They must be aware of child and adult

safeguarding procedures and must speak to the Viaduct Care Chair in the

first instance for further advice.

All

employees are required to attend safeguarding awareness training and to

undertake additional training appropriate to their role.

Other

Essential

• Take an active part in training for personal and professional development.
• Willing to participate in training of others

Qualifications

Essential

• Chartered Society of Physiotherapy Recognised Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy
• Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registered
• Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy

Desirable

• Evidence of post-registration education, specifically in musculo-skeletal field, at Masters level or equivalent: e.g. full MACP member, Credentialed McKenzie
• Therapist, Orthopaedic Medicine qualification, injection therapy qualification

Knowledge

Essential

• Awareness of current initiatives within the Local and National health economy.
• Clear evidence of Continuing Professional Development at Highly Specialist level

Desirable

• Knowledge and understanding of working in a Primary Care setting
• Key issues and pace of change facing the NHS nationally and locally

Experience

Essential

• Previous musculo-skeletal postgraduate experience and further of which would be at Senior grade or higher.
• Proven advanced post-graduate skills in the assessment and treatment of musculo-skeletal conditions.
• Ability to demonstrate Leadership skills

Desirable

• Proven experience of managing a team

Skills & Aptitudes

Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to lead and work as part of a team
• High level of organisational and time management skills
• Ability to organise own workload
• Self-motivated
• Be able to travel independently of public transport
• Computer literate
• ECDL

Personal Qualities & Attributes

Essential

• Patient focused
• Organised
• Flexible
• Reliable
• Friendly and approachable
• Aware of the range of emotions in self and others
• Demonstrates empathy for the concerns of others
• Listens to and understands directly and indirectly expressed feelings
• Manages strong emotions and responds constructively to the source of problems