GP with Specialist Interest in Musculoskeletal Medicine
Posted 4 hours 18 minutes ago by Wirral
Main area Musculoskeletal Medicine Grade Salaried GP Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 4 hours per week Job ref 408-26-717
Site Clatterbridge Hospital Town Bebington Salary £78,699 - £118,759 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 27/10/:59
Job overviewThe Wirral Integrated Musculoskeletal (MSK) service triages all referrals for Physiotherapy, Podiatry, Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Pain Clinic and provides patient assessment, diagnostics and treatment. This post is to work within the MCAS service alongside Advanced Physiotherapists and Rheumatology consultants to provide them with support in managing patients with complex MSK conditions.
The post holder will manage a caseload of complex MSK patients within the MCAS service in line with current best practice. They may also be required to be involved in GP training in Primary Care.
The role will include assessment for and provision of joint and soft tissue corticosteroid injections, referral for diagnostic tests as well as appropriate onward referral to specialist secondary care services.
The successful candidate will be required to demonstrate evidence of training and experience in MSK which reach the required competencies for a GP with Special Interest.
Main duties of the job- A General Practitioner with a Special Interest (GPwSI) in Musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions to work as part of the Wirral MSK Service to work with Advanced Practitioner Physiotherapists to provide an extended skills MSK service including assessment, diagnosis and management planning as well as appropriate onward referral for complex MSK patients.
- To work as an autonomous GPwSI providing expert musculoskeletal assessment, clinical diagnosis and management of patients referred into the MSK Service.
- To carry a clinical caseload, specialising in highly complex and challenging MSK patients.
- To provide clinical leadership to Advanced Practitioner Physiotherapists to ensure safe and effective delivery of clinical interventions in line with professional standards and governance requirements.
- To provide mentorship to prescribing or injecting Advanced Practitioner Physiotherapists if required.
- To facilitate an integrated pathway for the management of complex MSK conditions supporting between Secondary Care and Primary Care.
- To act as a source of expertise on the management of complex musculoskeletal cases supporting and advising Advanced Practitioner Physiotherapists, senior physiotherapists, managers and other health professionals.
All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.
We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.
We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.
The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.
Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesSee job description attached for GP with a Special Interest in Musculoskeletal Medicine for full details
Qualifications- Full GMC registration
- Membership of the Royal College of General Practitioners
- Able to provide expert musculoskeletal assessment, clinical diagnosis and management of patients
- Experience of service development
- Excellent communication skills with patients and colleagues
- Experience of teaching and training and planning for CPD
- Able to provide joint and soft tissue injections
- Knowledge of the range of local MSK services and current processes
If the post you are applying for requires a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, please note that, in line with Trust policy, the cost of submitting and processing the DBS application for successful applicants will be met by the individual.
For substantive employees, the DBS costs are recovered through salary deductions following commencement in post in 3 equal instalments.
For bank workers and individuals appointed to honorary positions that require a DBS check, the cost must be paid in advance via the Trusts payment link before a start date can be confirmed.
Please note that DBS fees and any associated administration charges are subject to periodic review and may change from time to time.
The cost of the DBS check would vary depending on the level required for the role:
The Trust would encourage all post holders who require a DBS for their role to registered with the DBS Update Service. You can find out more information and guidance on how to do this at DBS Update Service - GOV.UK
Please note that it is the responsibility of applicants to assess their own eligibility for apprenticeship opportunities in relation to the role they are applying for. Eligibility is determined by specific residency requirements set by government funding rules and is assessed on a case-by-case basis. Our organisation cannot guarantee eligibility for all applicants.
UK nationals or individuals with the right of abode typically meet the residency requirement if they have been ordinarily resident in the UK, the British Overseas Territories, or the Crown Dependencies (Channel Islands and Isle of Man) for at least three years prior to the start date of the apprenticeship.
Eligibility to work in the UK will be verified during the final stages of the selection process. All candidates must either already have the right to work in the UK before commencing employment or meet the Home Office criteria for visa sponsorship. Please note that it is the responsibility of applicants to assess their own eligibility for visa sponsorship in relation to the role they are applying for. Our organisation cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles, and eligibility is determined by the UK Home Office's points-based immigration system on a case-by-case basis. For further information please see: Skilled Worker Visa Eligible Occupations and Codes .
For further details on skilled worker sponsorship, please consult the UK Home Office guidance: Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK. Additionally, the New guidance for overseas applicants NHS Employers provides helpful information on the recruitment process for candidates applying for roles in the UK.
It is the applicant's responsibility to check that they meet the current English language requirements before submitting an application for a role where they would require a visa application. Full details are available here Skilled Worker visa: Knowledge of English - GOV.UK
This information does not constitute legal advice, and we strongly recommend seeking independent legal guidance tailored to your individual circumstances.
SafeguardingThe Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all unborn babies, children and adults and is signed up to both the Wirral Safeguarding Children's Partnership and the Wirral Safeguarding Adults Partnership Board associated policies and procedures. All Trust staff must be familiar with, and adhere to these procedures. It is the post holders responsibility to attended the Trusts mandatory training Protecting Vulnerable People training, and to follow the relevant Trusts polices and practice guidance.
Employer certification / accreditation badgesYou must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Name Helen Giffin Job title Clinical Lead for Outpatient Therapies Email address Telephone number
If you have problems applying, contactAddress Clatterbridge Hospital
Clatterbridge Road
Bebington
Wirral
CH63 4JY