Digital Physiotherapist (Weekdays)

Thanks for stopping by! We’re Doctor Care Anywhere: Doctor Care Anywhere Group plc (DCA) is the UK’s largest private provider of telehealth services.  The Company works with insurers, healthcare providers and corporate customers to serve patients with a range of digitally enabled telehealth services on its proprietary platform. 

DCA is committed to delivering the best possible patient experience and clinical care through digitally enabled, joined up, evidence-based pathways.  DCA’s strategic ambition is to be the UK market leader in digitally enabled primary care, helping to meet the health needs of patients and payors in a challenging and fast changing environment. 

Your next role: As a DCA Digital Physiotherapist, you will serve as the first point of contact for patients to assess, diagnose, and manage a diverse range of musculoskeletal and complex conditions, providing tailored treatment plans, and referrals as needed. As part of our rapidly growing team, you'll be at the forefront of healthcare innovation, shaping the future of physiotherapy bringing exceptional care to those who need it delivering high-quality, patient-centered care through digital platforms, including video and phone consultations.

What we are looking for: Digital Physiotherapist who are able to commit to a minimum of 16 hours a week to provide virtual consultations via our intuitive platform, delivering high quality care to our patients.

Salaried Sessions: We offer fixed shifts and sessions (minimum of 16 hours a week) that can be divided throughout the week based on your preferred hours between 8am - 8pm (Monday to Friday), along with optional additional 'ad-hoc' shifts.

Annual salary based on 40 hours FTE: £49,000

Key accountabilities/ responsibilities: 

• Conduct comprehensive remote physiotherapy assessments and treatment sessions via our digital platform, ensuring a seamless patient experience

• Assess and diagnose a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions, provide evidence-based treatment strategies, and guide patients through rehabilitation programs 

• Maintain accurate and comprehensive patient records, including consultation notes and referrals, ensuring compliance with DCA policies and protocols, clinical governance and data protection standards. 
• Signposting patients to the most appropriate services or care settings 

• Work closely within a large, multidisciplinary team that includes GPs, ACPs and non-clinical professionals to provide integrated patient care

• Adhere to DCA’s regulatory standards, clinical guidelines, and best practices to ensure the highest standard of care in a digital healthcare environment 
• Implement provisions related to Mental Health Legislation (Mental Health Act 2007, Mental Capacity Act 2005) in accordance with legislative requirements, Codes of Practice, and national guidance

• Identifying potential vulnerable patients, recognizing signs of abuse or neglect, and completing safeguarding referrals in accordance with local and national policies 

Experience/Education

• HCPC Registered Physiotherapist   
• Minimum of three years experience in Physiotherapy (within the last two years) within an MSK service in NHS Primary Care or General Practice, working at Level 7 or above 
• Completed FCP 1 & 2 accreditation
• Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner qualification (desirable)  
• Experience conducting remote patient assessments (phone and video) 
• Independent non-medical prescribing qualification (Desirable)
• Valid IR(ME)R certificate valid within the last 3 years 

Knowledge and skills

• Up-to-date knowledge of national prescribing policies and guidelines, and an understanding of working within the scope of professional practice.(Desirable)
• Knowledge of clinical governance principles as applied to remote working and digital healthcare.(Desirable)
• Proficiency with clinical IT systems (ideally with Jira and Teams/Slack)
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage deadlines 
• Commitment to patient-centred care and ongoing professional development
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal), with the ability to proficiently document patient consultations according to organizational policy and national guidelines
• Ability to recognize individual learning needs and actively seek professional development opportunities in line with local and national frameworks (e.g., HCPC  revalidation requirements)
• Ability to act as a professional role model, demonstrating organizational values and behaviours
• Skill in sharing knowledge and evidence-based insights to support team development and quality care (Desirable)
• Ability to build strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders (Desirable)
• A patient-centred approach ensuring high levels of patient satisfaction and clinical care

Why you want to work here:

We understand the importance of good health and happiness for our patients and our team is just the same. At our Doctor Care Anywhere, you're not just an employee; you're a valued member of our team. We believe in giving you the freedom to supercharge your career with us while feeling completely supported. Here's what you can look forward to when you join us:

👩‍⚕️ Doctor Care Anywhere subscription: For you and 5 of your family and friends, Get ready to enjoy health consultations on the go!

🏝️ 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (FTE): You've earned it! Enjoy time off to recharge, explore, and make incredible memories.

🎁 Birthday Day Off: Go and celebrate however you like!

🧘‍♂️ Buy' up to 5 days of additional annual leave (FTE) as part of our focus on health and wellbeing

🌳 Company Pension scheme planting a money tree for your future

🌈 Community Days: Join us in giving back to the community! We're all about making a difference together.

👶 Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay: Extra support during this special time.

🚴 Bike2Work Scheme: We love an eco-friendly commute!

🏡 Remote Working: Work where you're comfortable.

🌍 30-Day Work Abroad Allowance Take your laptop overseas and work for up to 30 days a year.

🚀 Development Opportunities: Get ready to grow, learn, and make strides in your career!

Plus, if you're in a clinical role, you'll enjoy some extra perks like:

Insurance: For any DCA related work you will be covered with medical indemnity.

Your Hours, Your Way: Enjoy flexible hours that work around your other commitments with the ability to split sessions.

Instant Help: Get live support during your shift via instant messaging.

Top-Notch Training: Learn from the best with high-quality training and guidance from experienced clinicians.

Top Marks: We're all about quality and security – ISO9001 & ISO27001 accredited.

Doctor Care Anywhere is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its patients and expects all Colleagues to share this commitment. This post is subject to satisfactory DBS and reference checks, and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.