First Contact Physiotherapist in Romford

We are looking to recruit a full-time First Contact Physiotherapist (37.5 hours per week) to join our established and experienced team. This role offers an excellent opportunity to work within a supportive, collaborative, and patient-focused environment. As a First Contact Physiotherapist, you will work on-site in GP practices as part of a dynamic multidisciplinary team. You will assess, diagnose, and manage MSK patients at the first point of contact - with full autonomy and clinical support. You will be embedded in your practice(s), working closely with GPs, receptionists, nurses, and other 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.

Are you ready to transform MSK care at the frontline of Primary Care? Do you want to:

• 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?
• Have funded training opportunities, including injection therapy and independent prescribing?
• Be part of a fast-growing, award-winning clinical organisation that puts people first?

Please note that the postcode listed in the advert is for reference only. This PCN operates across multiple GP practices within the area.

Main duties of the job

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.
• Utilize 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.

About us

Primary Care Physio is the UK’s largest independent specialist provider of First Contact Practitioner (FCP) services dedicated to supporting NHS Primary Care Networks (PCNs). Since our founding in 2020, we have rapidly 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.

What You Will Do

Clinical Practice

• Independently assess, diagnose, and manage MSK presentations, including complex cases.
• Request investigations such as imaging and blood tests, and make appropriate referrals.
• Create tailored self-management plans that support behavioural change and long-term recovery.
• Use your full scope of practice, including prescribing and injection therapy (where qualified).
• Record utilisation data daily and collect Patient Satisfaction Questionnaires (PSQs).

Collaboration & Development

• Work as part of a GP-based MDT and build strong, positive relationships with practice staff.
• Educate colleagues on MSK triage pathways and provide informal clinical guidance.
• Support clinical audits and contribute to service improvement initiatives.
• Help shape and refine local MSK care pathways.

Leadership & Learning

• Participate in supervision and peer-reflection sessions.
• Continue progressing against the HEE Roadmap to Practice.
• Contribute to clinical governance and mentoring where appropriate.

What We're Looking For

Essential

• HCPC and CSP registered Physiotherapist.
• Minimum 5 years postgraduate 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 four pillars of advanced practice.

Desirable

• MSc Level 7 modules.
• Prior FCP or MSK triage experience (NHS or private sector).
• Experience working in GP practices.
• Experience using EMIS or SystmOne.
• Qualified in injection therapy and/or Independent Prescribing.

Key Skills

• Confident, friendly, and collaborative, with the ability to integrate smoothly into GP practice teams.
• Able to build strong working relationships with GPs, reception teams, nurses, and MDT colleagues.
• Excellent communication and clinical reasoning skills.
• Calm, resilient, and proactive in a fast-paced and evolving healthcare environment.
• Comfortable using 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).
• 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.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Primary Care Physio 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 require assistance due to a disability or long-term health condition, please contact us.