Advanced MSK Clinician - Osteopath

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We at Connect Health are delighted to be growing our team of talented clinicians and are currently looking for Advanced Musculoskeletal (MSK) Clinicians (Physiotherapist, Osteopath, Rehab Therapist, Sports Therapist) who are passionate about providing high-quality patient-centred care to join us as part of a large multidisciplinary team in East Kent.Main duties of the jobThis Will IncludeYou will utilise Advanced Practitioner expertise to function as a musculoskeletal specialist, managing a varied and complex clinical caseload within the community service contract.

• Triage of referrals from GPs directing the patient into the appropriate primary, secondary or tertiary care service according to clinical presentation
• The management of patients that would have traditionally been referred into secondary care orthopaedic services with spinal and peripheral problems and involves the use of advanced decision-making and clinical reasoning skills to perform clinical interventions that may fall outside the traditional scope of physiotherapy practice
• Independent decision making regarding the clinical diagnosis and future clinical management of presenting patients through the assimilation of clinical assessment and the appropriate requesting of specific medical investigations such as X-rays, MRI, USS and pathology tests
• To conduct all clinical interventions and related actions in line with relevant professional standards to your professional background, such as CSP and HCPC, as well as Connect standards and policies and where applicable, contract parameters and KPIs

About UsConnect Health is the largest, independent provider of integrated community MSK (musculoskeletal) and physiotherapy services in the UK (including orthopaedics, pain, rheumatology, and occupational health) serving over 450k NHS patients per year across 52 CCGs and 100+ businesses. We provide bespoke occupational services to companies and organisations, large and small. Were also a trusted and longstanding provider of numerous integrated community service contracts across the country for the NHS.Weve been treating patients with MSK disorders to keep them moving and improve their quality of life for 30 years, which means that our systems and approaches are designed to facilitate great care for patients with MSK conditions. We have one vision, and that is to help people improve their quality of life. Its why we exist and its what we care passionately about. Our services are wholly designed to focus on the patient experience and what really makes a difference to them. Being seen in the right place, at the right time, by the right clinician. Its exactly what a patient wants, and its helped countless people improve their quality of life.Job DescriptionJob responsibilitiesWe are dedicated to delivering the highest level of patient care, in the most efficient and cost-effective way, with re-investment to ensure services are sustainable. We are looking for well-organised Advanced MSK Clinicians, to deliver quality clinical care for patients with MSK conditions. Whilst undertaking comprehensive assessment and diagnosis of patients with a wide variety of physical and emotional needs, you must formulate, deliver, review and progress individual treatment programmes and ensure effective treatment, specialist advice and timely discharge are achieved.Join our motivated, ambitious, and fast-growing team. We focus on competency, developing talent and offer great flexibility. Youll be registered with the HCPC or equivalent regulator (as professional background dictates) and be qualified as a clinician that works within MSK practice.We are committed to a multi-professional workforce based on competency and welcome applications from Physiotherapists, Osteopaths, Sports Therapists and Rehab Therapists. If youre able to manage a varied caseload of MSK patients, committed to CPD and have the desire to develop yourself and the service, with a keen eye on improving patient care, then wed like to hear from you.Why work for Connect Health?These IncludeWe are dedicated to Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and rewarding our colleagues. We continue to reward our staff with competitive salaries and a great range of employee benefits.

• A minimum of 5% of your hours is bespoke personal development time
• A proven roadmap to Consultant-level practice for those that wish to develop this level of capability.
• Access to an internal network of Consultant clinicians (medical and AHPs) that provide leadership, educational, research and clinical support.
• Access to the full content (live and recorded sessions) of the Connect Clinical Education Academy
• Access to support and engagement with our entire MDT clinical workforce via
• Emergency clinical on call rota
• Clinical supervision
• Coaching and mentoring
• Online clinical resource and chat network
• Internal conferences and study days
• Clinical support tools/pathways
• Up to 30 days holiday (plus public holidays)
• option to buy additional annual leave
• an additional day off for your birthday
• online discounts portal
• employer pension contributions
• salary sacrifice schemes
• an employee assistance programme
• performance related pay rewards
• team building/away days
• reimbursement of professional body membership fees for clinicians

These benefits are our way of saying thank you to our colleagues.The best thing about Connect Health? For me its the opportunity to develop and be part of an organisation that arent afraid to innovate whilst keeping the patient at the centre of everything we do. Connect Health MSK ClinicianPerson SpecificationThe ideal applicant will haveEssential

• Previous experience in delivering musculoskeletal services with tangible results and commitment to providing excellent, personalised care.
• A deep understanding of the impact of Musculoskeletal pain in the wider community and how collaborative working across the local system enables prevention and addresses health inequalities.
• Current valid registration with your relevant professional body or equivalent regulator (HCPC, GOsC, SST or BASraT)
• Outstanding values that underpin clinical expertise and people management
• Proven track record of influencing patients, people, commissioners, and pathways
• Understand, influence and drive quality of audits and the integration of EBP.
• Educational acuity in developing and providing specialist teaching in Musculoskeletalpractice.
• Strong desire and drive to deliver innovation and lead on change.
• Experience of developing team members

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