First Contact Physiotherapist
Pure Physiotherapy Borehamwood Permanent May 6, 2025
We are Pure Physiotherapy
Founded in 2006, Pure Physiotherapy is a clinically led organization dedicated to providing high-quality physiotherapy care. Our growth has been organic, driven by our expertise in Musculoskeletal physiotherapy and our mission to improve the quality of healthcare and MSK management across the UK. Today, we have over450physiotherapists working across the UK.
As a National First Contact Physiotherapy (FCP) provider, we priorities quality and sustainable healthcare. Our team of over450First Contact Practitioners delivers55,000FCP interventions monthly.
We collaborate with over1,200GP practices and more than220Primary Care Networks (PCNs), providing specialized musculoskeletal services to NHS patients, ensuring they receive the best possible care. This makes us one of the largest MSK providers to both the NHS and private sectors in the UK, a testament to our significant impact.
Our 25 clinics, specialist sports centers and their dedicated physiotherapists assist the general public, sports enthusiasts, and elite athletes with their rehabilitation and on- going healthcare.
“To become a leading national provider of healthcare services working across the private and public sectors, and the best and biggest provider of musculoskeletal services across the UK. To become known by the public, our peers and stakeholders for high quality, compassionate care that is locally focused and built on partnerships and integration”
Our Values underpin everything we do:
* Passion and Pride:We are enthusiastic and proud of the work we do.
* Represent and Exceed:We strive to exceed expectations in all our endeavors.
* Create and Participate:We foster a collaborative environment where everyone contributes.
* Respect and Compassion:We treat everyone with kindness and understanding.
* Develop and Reflect:We are committed to continuous learning and improvement.
We are looking for passionate, motivated employees who share our enthusiasm for quality and development. If you align with our values and are committed to making a difference in healthcare, join us at Pure Physiotherapy.
Purpose of the role:
Without prior GP referral, First Contact Practitioners (FCPs) consult directly with patients, enabling rapid and accurate MSK diagnosis or providing referral to secondary care for further investigation. The role facilitates streamlined pathways of care by interpreting and acting on assessment findings and management plans. While FCPs are based within a GP Practice, support is provided through a robust network within Pure Physiotherapy, including direct Line Managers, roadmap supervisors, and a wider regional team that is accessible for assistance and support.
Core Responsibilities:
* Serve as an expert MSK clinician within primary care, managing patient needs within scope of practice and utilising relevant services to support GPs.
* Embed within the PCN, integrating as part of the team, and engaging with all stakeholders.
* Deliver programs of supported patient self-management to facilitate behavioural change, optimise physical activity and mobility, and minimise pharmacological interventions.
* Uphold company beliefs and ethos as an ambassador for Pure, ensuring thorough and transparent communication throughout work and with involved teams.
* Demonstrate flexibility to work across multiple GP Practices within the PCN contract.
* Adapt to changing demands of PCNs and the evolving landscape of primary care.
* Track patient appointments to enable the business to demonstrate value to service commissioners.
Qualifications and Experience:
* HCPC Registration.
* Bsc Physiotherapy
* Minimum of 5 Years MSK experience
* Roadmap Stage 1 signed off.
* Roadmap Stage 2 signed off.
Skills:
* Strong communication, organisational and time management skills.
Qualities:
* Quality focused.
* Confident in decision making and able to ask for help.
* Proactive and self-motivated.
* Team player with a positive attitude.
* Ability to adapt to a fast-paced and changing environment.
Benefits of working for Pure Physiotherapy:
* Up to 38 days’ holiday (including public holidays)
* Supported by a clinically lead management team, working with NHS England at national level
* Competitive salary with great progression opportunities
* Comprehensive induction and ongoing clinical and operational support
* Private Health Cash Plan and 24/7 advice line
* Strong HR team with a genuine focus on supporting our team’s wellbeing
* Generous funding towards external CPD courses
* Regular appraisal and personal development plan
* Regular CPD training sessions, focused on developing your skills and confidence
* National CPD days within your working schedule lead by external experts
* Competitive employer pension contributions with flexibility to enhance
* Flexible working patterns available to promote work-life balance
* Protected time for development – linked to NHS Roadmap
* Refer a Friend Bonus Scheme
* Team building/Social events
* Cycle to work scheme
* Electric car scheme
* Company Sick/Maternity/Neonatal/Adoption Pay
* Being part of a sustainably growing physio led originisation leading the way in MSK care in the UK
Please check out our LinkedIn page to get a feel for our company on the link below:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/pure-physiotherapy
“One of the best things about Pure Physiotherapy - for me it’s the opportunity to develop, my flexible working pattern to allow me to support my work-life balance and to be able to drop my children off at school. I feel Pure has all employees’ wellbeing and development at the heart of the company”
“I am very excited to have joined Pure Physiotherapy – the professional development I have already experienced in the first 6 weeks of joining the team has been amazing. I had a few options in the direction to take my career and am so happy I chose to go for the Pure physio option. Its hard work as they expect a lot but I’m absolutely loving the challenge and the support is brilliant”
* Luke Miller – newly joined physio
Pure Physiotherapy has an ethos of supporting quality MSK provision and creating an enjoyable, enthusiastic, and worthwhile work environment. Our team goal is to have every member engaged and happy with their work and recognise the positive impact they’re having on patients’ lives. Pure Physiotherapy is continually investing in ways to improve the work experience for our staff with innovations around digital care, work life balance and flexible working.
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