First Contact Physiotherapist - Cranbrook PCN
| Posting date: | 24 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 May 2024 |
| Location: | Ilford, IG4 5EY |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | B0285-24-0047 |
Summary
Provide clinical expertise, acting as first-contact physiotherapist and making decisions about the best course of action for patients' care (including undifferentiated conditions). This will involve seeing patients, without prior contact with their GP, to establish a rapid and accurate diagnosis and management plan. Progress and request investigations to facilitate diagnosis and choice of treatment pathway; using diagnostic services such as x-rays and blood tests. Interpret and act on results to aid diagnosis and the management plans of patients. Ensuring accurate diagnosis and safe and effective condition management. Develop integrated and tailored care programs in partnership with patients and provide a range of first line treatment options, including self-management and referral to rehabilitation services and social prescribing provision. For further details, please refer to the Job Description attached.