At a Glance
- Tasks: Assess, diagnose, and manage MSK patients in a dynamic GP practice environment.
- Company: Join Promni Health, a leading MSK organisation recognised as a Great Place to Work.
- Benefits: Enjoy 12.5+ days of protected CPD, competitive leave, and funded training opportunities.
- Other info: Be part of a supportive team culture focused on equality and inclusion.
- Why this job: Transform MSK care at the frontline and develop advanced skills with full autonomy.
- Qualifications: Must be HCPC & CSP registered with 5+ years of clinical experience.
The predicted salary is between 37000 - 45000 £ per year.
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. Please note: 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.
Are you ready to transform MSK care at the frontline of Primary Care? 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
Main duties of the job:
- 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
- Utilize full scope of practice, including prescribing and injection therapy (if qualified)
- Maintain daily utilisation records and collect Patient Satisfaction Questionnaires (PSQs)
- 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
- Participate in supervision and peer reflection sessions
- Continue development aligned with the HEE Roadmap to Practice
- Contribute to clinical governance and mentoring where appropriate
What We Are Looking For:
- 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
This supports: Equality Act 2010 (reasonable adjustments duty) NHS People Promise (Belonging, Compassionate and Inclusive)
Person Specification:
- HCPC and CSP registered Physiotherapist
- A degree in Physiotherapy
- Completion of some level 7 MSc learning (HEE Roadmap Stage 1 & 2)
- Qualified independent prescriber
- Qualified injection therapist
Experience:
- 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
- Prior FCP or MSK triage experience (private or NHS)
- Experience working in GP practices
- Experience using EMIS or SystmOne
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.
First Contact Physiotherapist in North Shields employer: Promni Health
Promni Health is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritises employee development and well-being. As a First Contact Physiotherapist, you will benefit from over 12.5 days of protected CPD time annually, access to funded training opportunities, and the chance to work within a dynamic multidisciplinary team in GP practices, all while contributing to meaningful patient care in the NHS.
