Promni Health's First Contact Physiotherapist post sits within a GP-based multidisciplinary team, with the work spread across several practices in a primary care network. The core of the role is independent assessment, diagnosis and management of musculoskeletal patients at the first point of contact, including investigations, referrals and self-management plans. The post is fully on-site, not hybrid, and runs across three days a week. HCPC and CSP registration and five years' postgraduate experience are required.
What the job involves
- Independently assess, diagnose and manage MSK presentations, including complex cases
- Request investigations such as imaging and blood tests, and make appropriate referrals
- Develop tailored self-management plans that support behavioural change and recovery
- Use full scope of practice, including prescribing and injection therapy where qualified
- Record daily utilisation data and collect Patient Satisfaction Questionnaires
- Work within a GP-based MDT and build relationships with practice staff
- Educate colleagues on MSK triage pathways and give informal clinical guidance
- Support clinical audits and service improvement initiatives
- Help shape and refine local MSK care pathways
- Take part in supervision and peer reflection sessions
- Progress development against the HEE Roadmap to Practice
- Contribute to clinical governance and mentoring where appropriate
Qualifications
- Degree in physiotherapy
Registration & licences
- HCPC and CSP registered physiotherapist
Experience
- Minimum 5 years postgraduate clinical experience
- Minimum 3 years MSK clinical experience
- Active CPD portfolio aligned to the four pillars of advanced practice
Skills & knowledge
- Understanding of the HEE Roadmap to Practice and the MSK Core Capabilities Framework
Checks & eligibility
- Car driver
Nice to have
- Completion of some level 7 MSc learning (HEE Roadmap Stages 1 and 2)
- Qualified independent prescriber
- Qualified injection therapist
- Prior FCP or MSK triage experience (NHS or private)
- Experience working in GP practices
- Experience using EMIS or SystmOne
What’s offered
- 12.5+ days protected CPD and supervision time annually
- Fully funded training in injection therapy and independent prescribing
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 33 with service
- Enhanced sick pay scheme
- Corporate private healthcare cash plan via Medicash
- Salary sacrifice schemes: electric vehicle, Cycle2Work and TechScheme
- Flexible workplace pension
- Refer-a-friend bonus scheme
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
