Job overview

We have an opportunity to join one of London’s Leading NHS providers of FCP Physiotherapy. We offer the opportunity and support to develop as an FCP while continuing to grow as a departmental Physiotherapist within an NHS MSK Physiotherapy team.

We are an innovative team with a strong track record of staff development & great support, led by an established team of band 8a FCP’s & Extended Scope Physiotherapists/APP’s.

The role combines the best of both worlds, where you will form a key part of a primary care network & working as a  Physiotherapist providing with rehabilitation within  Homerton's Locomotor service 

You will be supported to complete your level 7 competencies with:

• Regular senior MSK teaching & support to complete road map
• Comprehensive 8a FCP support
• Dedicated 1:1 band 8a supervision
• Weekly FCP peer support sessions
• Daily 8a ESP/APP problem patient question time
• Funding for courses/MSc module

The Homerton’s award winning MSK teams consists of:

• GP & Consultant referred outpatient services
• Homerton Healthcare & community outpatient locations
• Post-orthopaedic surgery rehabilitation, sports medicine, pelvic health, ESP/APP, MSK ultrasonography, non-medical prescribers, virtual fracture & persistent pain clinics.
• Close working relationships with Radiology, Rheumatology, Orthopaedics, Podiatry & Emergency Medicine

Main duties of the job

Some of the main duties are as follows:

- Provide clinical expertise as a first contact Physiotherapist managing musculoskeletal patients. With our comprehensive support you will be expected to work towards and complete the Health Education England FCP roadmap stage 1 and 2.

- As an FCP you will be based in one of primary care networks and as a Band 7 you will work with our Physiotherapy team in our well equipped Physiotherapy Departments at  St. Leonards' Hospital and satellite physiotherapy clinics across Hackney.

- The successful candidate will be a key member of the team in delivering clinical education and quality improvement projects throughout the service, as well as evidence-based patient-centred physiotherapy management to a varied caseload of musculoskeletal patients.

- You will have the opportunity to develop your supervision and mentorship skills with the opportunity to supervise band 6 Physiotherapists 

***Please note, there will be a two-stage interview process: Candidates will first be shortlisted to undertake an online written test. Those candidates who are successful in the written test will then be invited to an interview***

Working for our organisation

Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.

We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital .

Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, our procedures and our People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.

We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.

Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.

Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ and Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.