Job summary Primary Care Physio is England's largest leading national independent specialist first contact primary care provider focussed on supporting NHS Primary Care Networks (PCNs) and their GP practices to deliver high‑quality, tech‑enabled FCP solutions across Physiotherapy and Podiatry.
We support over 170 NHS PCNs with an integrated, local FCP managed service and serve around 15% of all GP practices, caring for a patient population of over 8 million.
Main duties of the job
To apply, you should be a fully HCPC and CoP registered podiatrist with at least 5 years post‑graduate experience, including 3 years of relevant clinical experience in line with HEE's Roadmap to Practice.
* Confident podiatrist and communicator who thrives on engaging with colleagues and multidisciplinary teams.
* Driven personality, passionate about developing your clinical skills to become the best diagnostic clinician you can be.
* Flexible to the fast‑paced nature of primary care, rising to challenges and innovating with digital solutions to improve services.
About us
Leading the Way in FCP Services Across the UK
Primary Care Physio is the UK’s largest independent specialist FCP provider dedicated to supporting NHS PCNs. Since our founding in 2020 we have expanded to:
- Deliver over one million patient consultations annually
- Support more than two hundred PCNs and one thousand plus GP practices
- Serve a population of over nine million patients
- Employ nearly four hundred FCPs and advanced practitioners across physiotherapy, podiatry, and occupational therapy
We are proud recipients of the 2023 LaingBuisson Best in Primary Care and Diagnostics award and a Great Place to Work certification. Read more about our culture at https://www.greatplacetowork.co.uk/certified-company/1574534 and meet our leadership team at https://primarycarephysio.co.uk/pages/management-team.
Job responsibilities
Clinical Practice
* Assess, diagnose, triage, and manage patients with a complex caseload, including ordering investigations such as x‑rays and blood tests, and making referrals.
* Develop and employ your full clinical scope, including independent prescribing, injection therapy, and investigations, where trained.
* Manage complex interactions with patients having psychosocial and mental health needs, referring to social prescribing where appropriate.
* Deliver supported patient self‑management programmes to optimise physical activity, mobility, and independence while minimising pharmacological interventions.
* Provide care tailored to individual needs, appraising the impact of clinical status on health and wellbeing.
* Support patients to set their own goals and build confidence in self‑management.
Evidence, Research & Development
* Build relationships and collaborative working across the PCN to integrate pathways.
* Work as part of an MDT, using your expertise to strengthen links for foot and ankle services through leadership, teaching, and evaluation.
* Support research and audit programmes to evaluate and improve FCP service effectiveness.
* Streamline care pathways to ensure timely patient access.
Leadership
* Lead, manage, and contribute to service delivery.
* Implement effective clinical governance, including audit, evaluation, supervision, and training.
* Communicate complex and sensitive information to patients and carers, supporting personalised care.
Facilitating Learning
* Provide feedback and support to PCN clinical team members on referral criteria.
* Critically reflect on your own practice and continue developing skills.
Person Specification
Qualifications – Essential
* Fully HCPC and CoP registered practising podiatrist.
* Up‑to‑date CPD portfolio demonstrating knowledge of the musculoskeletal core capabilities framework for first point of contact practitioners and the four pillars of advanced practice, with identified developmental needs.
Qualifications – Desirable
* Qualified injection therapist and/or independent prescriber.
* Completion of a level 7 MSc or equivalent.
Experience – Essential
* Minimum 5 years post‑graduate podiatry experience.
Experience – Desirable
* Previous clinical experience of first contact triage, even in the private sector.
* Experience working in a GP practice.
* Experience using EMIS or SystmOne systems.
Disclosure & Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check for any prior convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website.
Employer Details
Primary Care Physio – Albany House Surgery
4 Albany Terrace, Worcester, WR1 3DU
Website: https://www.primarycarephysio.co.uk
Job Location
Albany House Surgery, 4 Albany Terrace, Worcester, WR1 3DU
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