1. GP Haworth Medical Practice GPwSI MSK Airedale Consortia
Dr Daniel Wardleworth
GP Haworth Medical Practice
GPwSI MSK Airedale Consortia

2. What’s involved in GPwSI MSK work?
Assessment and advice on a range of musculoskeletal conditions
Longer appointments
Patient involvement
Shared decision making

3. My experiences in becoming a GPwSI
Brief history
BACS Eccleshill
In house clinic at Haworth
GPwSI accreditation
Airedale Consortia
Good/Challenging bits

4. Brief history 12 month community MSK post
Lots of contact with physios, osteopaths and podiatrists
Large education versus service component
BIMM diploma course
Many courses and conferences!

5. BACS Eccleshill 2005-2010 One session per week
Support and links with more experienced colleagues
Educational meetings with secondary care clinicians
Lack of investment in service

6. In house clinic at Haworth
Practice based commisioning
Triage and assess orthopaedic referrals
Popular with patients
Easier to reflect on patient journeys
Re-investment in service – new couch / joint models

7. GPwSI accreditation Application to primary care trust
Collecting evidence (patient feedback / audit / reflective work)
Consultant supporting letter
Panel meeting

8. Airedale consortia service
Set up with existing PBC services
Four GPwSIs with One Extended Scope Physio
Various locations
Short waiting times

9. Good bits Confidence in dealing with large area of GP workload
Working with enthusiatic and supportive colleagues
Expanding knowledge area
Empowering patients
Drugs don’t work!

10. Challenging bits GP clinics filled with complicated MSK conditions
Maintaining skills (no extra study leave)
No separate appraisal system
Building support/confidence with GP colleagues

11. How do I become a MSK GPwSI?
Community MSK post
Diploma course ?University of Bradford/BIMM
Get a GP post
Develop links/support in local area