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Job Summary
Orpington Primary Care Network (PCN) is looking for a dynamic and autonomous
Job Summary
Orpington Primary Care Network (PCN) is looking for a dynamic and autonomous First Contact Physiotherapy Practitioner (FCP) to join our forward-thinking, multidisciplinary team.
This is an exciting opportunity to work at the heart of primary care, supporting patients across our member GP practices in Orpington. You'll be the first point of contact for people presenting with MSK conditions and will play a vital role in improving patient care and access to early specialist assessment.
Main duties of the job
* Conduct expert MSK assessments and management within GP practices
* Triage and manage patients independently, reducing demand on GP appointments
* Support patients in self-management, prevention, and lifestyle change
* Collaborate with GPs, nurses, pharmacists, social prescribers, and the wider Orpington PCN team
About Us
The Orpington Primary Care Network is a group of general practice surgeries in the outer London suburbs. We currently have 40 staff including a team of FCPs are looking to expand the team. 1 full time or 2 part time FCPs sought. Training and clinical supervision is provided in a supportive environment where we are keen to promote staff development.
A mix of home and surgery-based working at 3-4 surgeries.
Details
Date posted
25 June 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£45,000 to £50,000 a year Company pension
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
B0424-25-0000
Job locations
Green Street Green Medical Centre
21 High Street
Green Street Green
Orpington
Kent
BR6 6BG
Job Description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will play a key role in proactively working with people, who would need support around MSK related conditions and to provide coordination and navigation of care and support across health and care services.
They will work closely with GPs and practice teams, making sure that appropriate support is made available to people; supporting them to understand and manage their condition and ensuring their changing needs are addressed. They will enable people to access the services and support they require to meet their health and wellbeing needs, helping to improve peoples quality of life.
Responsibilities Will Include, But Are Not Limited To:
Work within primary care, seeing patients directly from reception booking ad triage.
Work independently, to assess, diagnose, triage, and manage patients
Where required refer patients to other health professionals within the PCN
Job Description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will play a key role in proactively working with people, who would need support around MSK related conditions and to provide coordination and navigation of care and support across health and care services.
They will work closely with GPs and practice teams, making sure that appropriate support is made available to people; supporting them to understand and manage their condition and ensuring their changing needs are addressed. They will enable people to access the services and support they require to meet their health and wellbeing needs, helping to improve peoples quality of life.
Responsibilities Will Include, But Are Not Limited To:
Work within primary care, seeing patients directly from reception booking ad triage.
Work independently, to assess, diagnose, triage, and manage patients
Where required refer patients to other health professionals within the PCN
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
* At least 3 years experience in MSK physiotherapy
Desirable
* Familiarity with EMIS
* Injection therapy and or prescribing qualification or working towards
Qualifications
Essential
* HCPC-registered Physiotherapist
* At least 3 years experience in MSK physiotherapy
* Completed FCP Roadmap to Practice portfolio Stage 1 & 2 or MSc in First Contact Physiotherapy
* Excellent clinical reasoning, communication, and autonomy
* Enthusiasm for integrated working and patient-centred care
Person Specification
Essential
* HCPC-registered Physiotherapist
* At least 3 years experience in MSK physiotherapy
* Completed FCP Roadmap to Practice portfolio Stage 1 & 2 or MSc in First Contact Physiotherapy
* Excellent clinical reasoning, communication, and autonomy
* Enthusiasm for integrated working and patient-centred care
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Orpington PCN
Address
Green Street Green Medical Centre
21 High Street
Green Street Green
Orpington
Kent
BR6 6BG
Employer's website
https://www.orpingtonpcn.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Orpington PCN
Address
Green Street Green Medical Centre
21 High Street
Green Street Green
Orpington
Kent
BR6 6BG
Employer's website
https://www.orpingtonpcn.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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