First Contact Physiotherapist

Job summary

To deliver a first-contact physiotherapy service for the PCN population (circa 40,000 patients) located in Lewisham and surrounding practices. The physiotherapist will assess, plan, implement and evaluate treatment and rehabilitation for patients with musculoskeletal and other appropriate conditions, working both face-to-face and remotely. The post-holder will schedule appointments, use EMIS, and provide high-quality patient-centred care.

Main duties of the job

• Undertake patient assessment, diagnosis, formulation of treatment plans and delivery of physiotherapy interventions in line with evidence based practice.
• Manage new and follow-up appointments, including scheduling and follow-up care.
• Deliver consultations both face-to-face and remotely.
• Demonstrate physiotherapy tools and exercises to support patient self-management.
• Record assessments and outcomes on EMIS.
• Work autonomously within scope of practice and escalate appropriately.
• Liaise with GPs, practice staff, AHPs, and other stakeholders for seamless pathways.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary team meetings and service development.

About us

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] group, a GP co-operative that provides urgent and emergency healthcare to a population of 2 million people in South East London. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] works across England and Wales, working either from our nationwide network of clinics or from our clients own premises whichever best suits our clients and their teams. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is built on a vision to support employees and private patients with health and wellbeing services that adapt.

Details

• Date posted: 07 May 2026
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 8a
• Salary: £27.99 an hour
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
• Reference number: U0005-26-0034
• Job locations: 76 Coombe Road, Kingston Upon Thames, Surrey, KT2 7AZ; Lewisham & Greenwich Nhs Trust, 2 Handen Road, London, SE12 8NP

Job responsibilities

1. Job Purpose
To deliver a first-contact physiotherapy service for the PCN population (circa 40,000 patients) located in Lewisham and surrounding practices. The physiotherapist will assess, plan, implement and evaluate treatment and rehabilitation for patients with musculoskeletal and other appropriate conditions, working both face to face and remotely. The post-holder will schedule appointments, use EMIS, and provide high quality patient centred care.

2. Key Responsibilities & Duties
Clinical Duties: Undertake patient assessment, diagnosis, formulation of treatment plans and delivery of physiotherapy interventions in line with evidence based practice. Manage new and follow-up appointments, including scheduling and follow up care. Deliver consultations both face to face and remotely. Demonstrate physiotherapy tools and exercises to support patient self-management. Record assessments and outcomes on EMIS. Work autonomously within scope of practice and escalate appropriately. Liaise with GPs, practice staff, AHPs, and other stakeholders for seamless pathways. Contribute to multidisciplinary team meetings and service development.

Service & Operational Duties: Work flexibly across day, evening and weekend sessions. Ensure accurate appointment scheduling and follow up. Contribute to meeting service KPIs and continuous service improvement. Maintain equipment and ensure appropriate use of physiotherapy tools. Adhere to governance, safeguarding, infection control, and confidentiality policies.

Professional & Personal Development: Maintain HCPC registration and CSP membership. Engage in CPD activities, supervision and appraisal. Contribute to pathway and protocol development. Reflect on practice and promote clinical excellence.

3. Person Specification
Essential: BSc in Physiotherapy or equivalent qualification. FCP HEE agreed recognition. HCPC registration and eligibility for CSP membership. Experience managing MSK caseloads. Ability to work independently and manage workload. Familiarity with EMIS or similar systems. Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Desirable: Experience in primary care or first-contact physiotherapy. Experience with remote consultations. Evidence of service development or quality improvement. Flexible working across multiple sites. Demonstration of leadership or mentoring skills.

4. Working Conditions & Benefits: Flexible working pattern, including evenings/weekends. Competitive sessional pay rate with London weighting. Access to CPD, supervision and development. Travel expenses reimbursed as per policy. DBS check and right-to-work required.

5. Review & Amendment: This job description is not exhaustive and may be amended in discussion with the post-holder to reflect changing service needs, technologies or organisational priorities.

Applicants must have the unrestricted right to work in the UK. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] does not sponsor visas and cannot consider candidates who require visa sponsorship.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc in Physiotherapy or equivalent qualification.
• FCP HEE agreed recognition
• HCPC registration and eligibility for CSP membership.
• Experience managing MSK caseloads.
• Ability to work independently and manage workload.
• Familiarity with EMIS or similar systems.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• *We cannot offer visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK.

Desirable

• Experience in primary care or first-contact physiotherapy.
• Experience with remote consultations.
• Evidence of service development or quality improvement.
• Flexible working across multiple sites.
• Demonstration of leadership or mentoring skills.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

• Employer name: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]
• Address: 76 Coombe Road, Kingston Upon Thames, Surrey, KT2 7AZ
• Employer's website: https://www.seldoc.co.uk/

Employer contact details

• For questions about the job, contact: Clinical Recruitment & Retention Lead, Abdullahi Gure, [contact hidden], [contact hidden]