Job Summary
We are recruiting a fulltime (37.5 hours) First Contact Physiotherapist to join our established and highly experienced team. As a First Contact Physiotherapist you will be based onsite within GP practices, working 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 the support of an experienced clinical leadership structure. 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 the wider MDT to deliver integrated, personalised patient care.
You will have the opportunity to develop and apply advanced skills, including injection therapy and independent prescribing, supported by protected CPD time and structured supervision.
Join us and you will:
- Work for the only MSK organisation in the UK certified as a Great Place to Work
- Receive 12.5+ days per year of protected CPD and supervision time
- Access funded training opportunities, including injection therapy and independent prescribing
- Be part of a fast growing, award winning clinical organisation that puts people first
Responsibilities
Clinical Practice
- Independently assess, diagnose and manage MSK presentations, including complex cases
- Request investigations (e.g., imaging, blood tests) and make appropriate referrals
- Develop tailored self‑management plans to support behavioural change and recovery
- Utilise full scope of practice, including prescribing and injection therapy (if qualified)
- Maintain daily utilisation records and collect Patient Satisfaction Questionnaires (PSQs)
Collaboration & Development
- Work within a GP‑based MDT, fostering strong 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
Leadership & Learning
- Participate in supervision and peer reflection sessions
- Continue development aligned with the HEE Roadmap to Practice
- Contribute to clinical governance and mentoring where appropriate
Qualifications & Experience
Essential
- 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
Desirable
- MSc Level 7 modules
- 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
Benefits
- Salary: £42,000 – £56,500 (depending on experience)
- 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)
- Enhanced sick pay scheme
- Corporate private healthcare cash plan via Medicash
- Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme
- Cycle2Work and TechScheme salary sacrifice options
- Flexible workplace pension
- Refer‑a‑friend bonus scheme
- A friendly, inclusive and supportive team culture
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
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.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
First Contact Physiotherapist in North East employer: Promni Health
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