About this role
Job summary
This is a fantastic opportunity to join Better Health MCR.
Our first contact physiotherapy service is well established. We are on a mission to think differently, to break down barriers, and to improve the lives of our local communities. Our mission is rightly ambitious, and its one thats shared by our team who share our values; to be caring and curious in all that we do. To achieve this, we continue to build our network team, bringing together a service that puts the wellbeing of patients at the heart of what we do.
At Better Health MCR our people are our biggest asset. We are a not-for-profit social enterprise reinvesting in our patients, and importantly, in our staff.
Main duties of the job
You will provide First-Contact care for adults presenting with musculo-skeletal complaints.
One hundred percent of patient contact comes via our digital platform. You decide if the patient can be managed by email / text message, phone or face to face. You will assess and plan care, referring to other services as appropriate.
The role may include group sessions for patients to strengthen proactive and preventative care, and provide training, advice and support for our clinical team. The role is well supported and you will be joining two other First Contact Physiotherapists.
You will be an experienced and highly motivated physiotherapist. You will have recent experience of working in the community and have a psychologically informed approach to patient care.
About us
We are Better Health MCR: thinking differently, breaking barriers, improving lives. You can read more about us on our website and in our mission document, using the links on the right.
We are a friendly, forward-thinking, not-for-profit social enterprise providing primary care medical services in Manchester. We operate three GP practices: The Robert Darbishire Practice in Rusholme Health Centre (which is also head office) and which has a branch at The University of Manchester, Brooklands Medical Practice in Wythenshawe and The Whitswood Practice in Alexandra Park Health Centre. In total we have over 44,000 patients.
Our patients are very diverse and include established communities as well as new communities from all over the world. We have good links with the University and a sizeable student population.
Our staff team of about 140 people has a huge range of fantastic skills and experience. Our shared (ARRS) staff are fully integrated into our services, providing a seamless service for patients.
Job description Job responsibilities
An outline of the job is above. For the full job description please see the supporting document on the right/below.
The post is full-time, 37.5 hours per week and will be based across our sites. The usual working hours are between 09.00 and 18.00. We can consider part time hours.
Salary will be in the range £49,387 to £56,515 depending on experience (Full time is 37.5 hours per week). We offer membership of the NHS Pension Scheme and up to 6.6 weeks' holiday (depending on NHS service) plus bank holidays (pro rata). [The post is not subject to Agenda for Change terms and conditions.]
Recruitment process
Please apply using the NHS Jobs online system. Your application should explain why you are applying for the post, how you believe you would contribute to working in this setting and demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the person specification. The information you provide should be clear and concise.
Whether or not you choose to use AI tools to support the development of your application, you must ensure that your responses are concise, personalised, written in your own voice, and accurately reflect your skills, experience, and how you meet the role criteria. Applications that appear generic, excessively wordy or not representative of the applicant will not be scored.
The closing date for applications is 15th August. This date may be brought forward if there are a large number of applications, so please do not delay.
Short-listed candidates will be contacted via NHS Jobs for an interview.
Formal interviews will be held on 25th August.
Better Health MCR Ltd. We are an equal opportunities employer and an accredited Real Living Wage employer.
Person Specification
Personal Skills and Abilities Essential
Highly motivated, enthusiastic and flexible in approach to work. A friendly and approachable manner with good people skills showing care and empathy. The ability to work as a member of a busy multidisciplinary team. Excellent communication skills the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with a wide range of individuals both verbally and in writing. The ability to communicate and interact with the public in a discreet and sensitive manner, recognising their needs for alternative methods and styles of communication. Good organisational skills. A strong commitment to providing a high standard of care that is responsive and flexible in its approach to meeting the needs of a deprived and ethnically diverse inner city population. Willingness and aptitude to be involved in teaching. A commitment to professional and personal development, with evidence of recent study and learning. A full, valid UK driving licence and access to a car on a daily basis (appropriate business motor insurance is required where a personal vehicle is used for work-related travel, including between sites and other places of work). The ability to give good and regular attendance.
Experience Essential
Physiotherapist with a minimum of five years post-registration MSK clinical experience. Physiotherapist with minimum of five years working within the NHS Recent experience working as a community MSK physiotherapist. FCP Roadmap qualification completed- either portfolio route or level 7 FCP modules/taught route completed Experience of working in a deprived and ethnically diverse population. Experience of a psychologically informed physiotherapy approach to the management of MSK conditions. Good IT and keyboard skills.
Desirable
Experience of telephone consulting / triage. Competencies around bloods and imaging. Previous experience working as a First Contact Physiotherapist
Covid-19 Vaccinations Essential
Protecting our patients and colleagues from Covid-19 is essential. If you are not already fully vaccinated against Covid-19, or medically exempt, you must have at least one Covid-19 vaccination prior to the start date and complete the recommended course (including boosters) as soon as possible, according to the NHS recommended schedule. You agree to have Covid-19 booster vaccinations as recommended by the NHS. In the box, please state that you understand and accept these requirements. [Evidence of vaccination status or official NHS medical exemption will be required prior to starting work.]
Qualifications Essential
Registered Physiotherapist with HCPC Evidence of CPD and post registration portfolio. CPD related to Primary Care and MSK Management.
Desirable
Non-medical prescriber. Injection therapy. MSc or MSc modules for advanced practice.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Better Health MCR
Address Rusholme Health Centre
Walmer Street
Manchester
M14 5NP
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.betterhealthmcr.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)