MSK First Contact Practitioner (Level 1) post with Partnering Health, which trades as PHL Group and runs urgent and primary care services. The role sits in community GP settings, where the post-holder is the first point of contact for patients with musculoskeletal conditions, including complex or chronic presentations. Work centres on independent assessment, diagnosis, individualised treatment planning and onward referral, with a designated caseload and advanced manual therapy. HCPC and CSP registration is essential.
What the job involves
- Independently assess, diagnose and manage patients presenting with MSK conditions
- Formulate individualised treatment and management plans using advanced clinical reasoning
- Manage a designated caseload efficiently, prioritising clinical need
- Provide specialist MSK advice to patients, carers, physiotherapy colleagues and GPs
- Deliver planned and spontaneous patient education to support understanding and engagement
- Use advanced manual therapy, investigative and analytical skills for complex cases
- Coordinate referrals for diagnostics or secondary care services when required
- Maintain accurate and legally compliant clinical records
- Communicate effectively with patients and carers to maximise rehabilitation outcomes
- Assess capacity, obtain consent and work within legal and professional frameworks
- Contribute to MDT training, teaching and clinical development where required
- Participate in the organisation's CPD programme
What’s required
Registration & licences
- HCPC and CSP registration as a physiotherapist
Skills & knowledge
- Ability to work independently
- Knowledge of a wide range of assessment and treatment approaches
Other
- Clear understanding of the CSP professional code of conduct and relevant professional guidelines
Nice to have
- Experience of out-patient or community MSK or neurological rehabilitation
- Experience of NHS working
- Work experience in a related environment, such as sports or healthcare
- Evidence of continued professional development, Stage 1 or on a roadmap
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
