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In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran we are committed to a culture that is Caring Safe and Respectful. The post holder is required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.
The way in which people living in Ayrshire and Arran with a musculoskeletal complaint can access support is complex and has changed considerably in recent times. In primary care the development of first contact MSK Physiotherapy roles has improved access to specialist resource across some GP practices. Some practices are also utilising the eConsult platform to support appropriate navigation of care. The standing down of the national musculoskeletal advice and triage service at NHS24 (MATS) has removed a patient direct access or self-referral route, support via the telephone and reduced safety netting options for clinicians. The redesign of urgent care programmes has supported the development of access via 111 and Flow Navigation Centres.
The purpose of this secondment/fixed-term opportunity is to investigate the complexity of MSK demand, new onset, persistent and recurrent presentations and how people access support to enable the development of improved access and pathways for people with MSK conditions. The outputs will inform improved navigation of care to ensure patients access the right support from the right person and place, first time, avoiding duplication, inefficiency and frustration for service users. Deliverables will include:
Test approaches to stratification of care through enhanced triage processes
Optimise opportunity for triage digitally using eConsult platform
Optimise self-management as appropriate care, identifying and informing the development of required resources across communities
Support appropriate navigation of care to avoid duplication, to ensure patients requiring MSK rehabilitation support can access this directly
Inform enhanced modelling and sustainability for MSK first contact services
Inform new pathways of care to support the change in need influenced by Redesign of Urgent Care
Embed shared decision making as the norm for people with MSK conditions in A&A
This post is fixed-term for 1 year.
You will support practice in primary care and core MSK service. In addition to relevant expert clinical skills, experience of leading service improvement is desirable.
For further information contact:
Judith Reid Contact number: 07824 598327/ Judith.reid@aapct.scot.nhs.uk
or
Yvonne Quinn Contact Number: 07773064758/Yvonne.quinn@aapct.scot.nhs.uk
Applications are welcome from UK, EEA and non-EEA candidates.
EU Settlement Scheme - EU, EEA or Swiss nationals are strongly encouraged to join the EU Settlement Scheme prior to 30th June 2021. As part of the recruitment process, you will be required to produce proof of your EU Settlement status from 1st July 2021 to demonstrate your Right to Work in the United Kingdom. Further information: https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families. Existing employees may be asked to provide evidence of their EU Settlement Status from 1st July 2021.