Job Summary

We are looking to recruit a part-time (15 hours) First Contact Physiotherapist to join our established and experienced team. 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. This is not a hybrid or remote position. 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.

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

About [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] 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 200 PCNs and 1000+ GP practices, serve a population of over nine million patients, and employ nearly 400 FCPs and Advanced Practitioners across physiotherapy, podiatry and occupational therapy. We are a LaingBuisson 2023 winner for Best in Primary Care and Diagnostics, and a certified Great Place to Work.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential:

• HCPC and CSP registered Physiotherapist
• A degree in Physiotherapy

Desirable:

• Completion of some level 7 MSc learning (HEE Roadmap Stage 1 & 2)
• Qualified independent prescriber
• Qualified injection therapist

Experience

Essential:

• 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

Desirable:

• Prior FCP or MSK triage experience (private or NHS)
• Experience working in GP practices
• Experience using EMIS or SystmOne

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

Employer Details

Employer name: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

Address: Newport Pagnell Medical Centre, Queens Avenue, Newport Pagnell, Buckinghamshire, MK16 8QT

Website: https://www.primarycarephysio.co.uk

Contact for questions: James Bridgford, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]