First Contact Practitioner

  • Location

    Bedford

  • Sector:

    Hospital

  • Job type:

    Permanent

  • Salary:

    £50000 - £52000 per annum

  • Contact:

    Drew Gilmore

  • Contact email:

    drew@healthrecruitnetwork.co.uk

  • Contact phone:

    020 7193 4003

  • Job ref:

    TR-JOB-33133

  • Published:

    1 day ago

  • Expiry date:

    2024-12-11

  • Startdate:

    2024-11-13

First Contact Practitioner - Private Healthcare Facility - Up to £52,000 per year
Hours: Full-Time (37.5 hours per week)

Our client, a leading provider of independent healthcare in the UK, is seeking a qualified First Contact Practitioner to join its Bedford team within the Physiotherapy department. This role requires a skilled physiotherapist to manage a clinical caseload and support excellent patient care.

First Contact Practitioner - Candidate Requirements:
  • Chartered Physiotherapist, member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP)
  • Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
  • Completion of at Stage One of the FCP Roadmap
  • Understanding of CSP and HCPC Codes and guidelines
  • Knowledge of the Care Standards Act and CQC requirements
  • Experience with quality assurance tools
  • Strong organizational skills, including risk management
  • Degree-level education or equivalent
First Contact Practitioner - Key Responsibilities:
  • Manage a clinical caseload, providing high-quality physiotherapy assessment and treatment
  • Support relevant departments with patient pre-admission and follow-up care
  • Assist in the local implementation of national physiotherapy developments
  • Ensure department meets Circle Health Group physiotherapy accreditation standards
  • Stay updated on physiotherapy advancements and maintain a personal development portfolio
Benefits:
  • 25 days holiday per year plus bank holidays, increasing with service
  • Private Pension Scheme
  • Private Healthcare Scheme, including pre-existing conditions
  • Friends & Family Hospital Discounts
  • Enhanced family-friendly policies (Maternity, Paternity, Adoption pay)
  • And Many More!
Commutable from:

Milton Keynes, Northampton, Luton, Stevenage, Cambridge, Hitchin, Biggleswade, Sandy, St. Neots, Huntingdon, Wellingborough, Dunstable, Leighton Buzzard, Ampthill

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