We are looking to recruit a part time (22.5 hours) Senior First Contact Physiotherapist to join our established and experienced team.
As a Senior First Contact Physiotherapist, you will work onsite within GP practices as part of a dynamic multidisciplinary team. You will assess, diagnose, and manage MSK patients at the first point of contact, working with full autonomy and strong clinical support.
Please note that this is not a hybrid or remote role. You will be embedded within your allocated practice(s), collaborating closely with GPs, reception teams, nurses, and wider MDT colleagues to deliver integrated, personalised patient care.
You will have the opportunity to use or develop advanced skills, including injection therapy and independent prescribing, supported by protected CPD time and structured supervision.
Responsibilities
* Independently assess, diagnose, and manage MSK presentations including complex cases.
* Request investigations (e.g., imaging, blood tests) and make appropriate referrals.
* Create tailored self‑management plans to support behavioural change and recovery.
* Use full scope of practice – including prescribing and injection therapy (if qualified).
* Record utilisation data daily and collect Patient Satisfaction Questionnaires (PSQs).
* Work as part of a GP‑based MDT and build positive relationships with practice staff.
* Educate colleagues on MSK triage pathways and provide informal guidance.
* Support clinical audits and service improvement initiatives.
* Help shape and refine local MSK care pathways.
* Engage in supervision and peer reflection sessions.
* Continue development against the HEE Roadmap to Practice.
* Contribute to clinical governance and mentoring where appropriate.
Qualifications & Experience
* HCPC & CSP registered Physiotherapist.
* Minimum 5 years post‑graduate clinical experience.
* Minimum 3 years MSK clinical experience.
* Understanding of the HEE Roadmap to Practice and the MSK Core Capabilities Framework.
* Active CPD portfolio aligned to the 4 pillars of advanced practice.
* Passed Stage 1 of the HEE Roadmap.
* Prior FCP or MSK triage experience (private or NHS).
* Experience working in GP practices.
* Experience using EMIS or SystmOne.
* Qualified in injection therapy and/or as an Independent Prescriber.
Key Skills
* Confident and friendly with a collaborative approach to integrating into GP practice teams.
* Able to build strong relationships with GPs, receptionists, nurses, and MDT members.
* Excellent communication and clinical reasoning skills.
* Calm, resilient, and proactive in a fast‑paced, evolving healthcare setting.
* Comfortable with digital tools and modern clinical systems.
* Committed to high standards of ethical, professional, and patient‑centred care.
What We Offer
* 12.5+ days protected CPD time annually.
* Fully funded training in Injection Therapy and Independent Prescribing.
* 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays (rising to 33 with service).
* Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme.
* Cycle2Work and TechScheme salary sacrifice options.
* A friendly, inclusive, and supportive team culture.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Promni Health welcomes applications from all backgrounds and is committed to fair and inclusive recruitment. We are happy to provide reasonable adjustments and support throughout the recruitment process. If you need assistance with your application due to a disability or long‑term health condition, please contact: primarycarefcp.talent@nhs.net.
* Equality Act 2010 (reasonable adjustments duty).
* NHS People Promise (Belonging, Compassionate and Inclusive).
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.
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