First-Contact Physiotherapist within the GP Primary Care Network providing clinical expertise and making 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/accurate diagnosis and management plan.Progress and request investigations to facilitate diagnosis and choice of treatment regime, understanding the information… Show more First-Contact Physiotherapist within the GP Primary Care Network providing clinical expertise and making 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/accurate diagnosis and management plan.Progress and request investigations to facilitate diagnosis and choice of treatment regime, understanding the information limitations derived from these and the relative sensitivity and specificity of particular tests diagnostic services such as x-rays and blood tests and interpret and act on results to aid diagnosis and the management plans of patients.Point of Care Ultrasound imaging investigation for appropriate peripheral MSK conditions to facilitate accurate diagnosis and management. Administration of corticosteroid landmark and ultrasound guided injections where indicated.Integration as part of the multidisciplinary team aiding effective decision making regarding patient management Show less

MSK outpatient clinics - primarily undertaking orthopaedic, neurosurgical and rheumatological triage assessment of GP and self-referring GP patients. Clinics incorporate diagnostic ultrasound imaging and referral for further radiological investigation/imaging when indicated. Triage to appropriate management pathways includes conservative exercise based rehab/physiotherapy, onward referral for secondary care/surgical consultation and pain management as well as numerous community care services… Show more MSK outpatient clinics - primarily undertaking orthopaedic, neurosurgical and rheumatological triage assessment of GP and self-referring GP patients. Clinics incorporate diagnostic ultrasound imaging and referral for further radiological investigation/imaging when indicated. Triage to appropriate management pathways includes conservative exercise based rehab/physiotherapy, onward referral for secondary care/surgical consultation and pain management as well as numerous community care services. Landmark and ultrasound guided injections administered. Clinical supervision/mentorship and education. Complex patient assessment and review/second opinion. Show less

MSK clinics, injection therapy, ultrasound guided injection therapy and orthopaedic/neurosurgical triage/referral, radiological investigation and pain management. Clinical supervision and education, complex patient assessment/review.