Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner/First Contact Practitioner (FCP)

NTH Solutions llp; Stockton-on-Tees; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for an Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner to join their dynamic iMSK team. This role involves managing a diverse caseload, delivering expert assessments and treatments for musculoskeletal conditions, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care. You will have the opportunity to contribute to clinical education and lead on clinical audits, making a significant impact on patient outcomes. If you are passionate about providing high-quality care and eager to develop your professional skills in a supportive environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Advanced Physiotherapy Degree with HCPC Registration required.
• Experience in managing complex musculoskeletal conditions.

Responsibilities

• Manage an independent caseload of patients with MSK conditions.
• Provide specialist assessment and treatment techniques.

Skills

Musculoskeletal Assessment

Patient Management

Clinical Education

Multidisciplinary Collaboration

Education

Physiotherapy Degree

HCPC Registration

Ongoing Professional Development

Job description

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Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner/First Contact Practitioner (FCP)

NHS AfC: Band 7

Main area Physiotherapy Grade NHS AfC: Band 7 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 345-COM7134677

Site North Tees and Hartlepool Foundation Trust (Cross site) Town Stockton-on-Tees Salary £46,148 - £52,809 pro rata per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 08/05/2025 23:59

We are on a continuous journey of improvement and transformation, however our main priority is, and always will be, providing safe and high quality care to our patients every day; the kind of care we would want for ourselves and our loved ones. If you share our passion then apply for this opportunity and help us make our patients’ experience the best it can possibly be.

Job overview

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Advanced Physiotherapist Practitioner/ FCP to join our iMSK team at North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Trust. As a Band 7 practitioner, you will be responsible for managing an independent caseload, providing specialist assessment, treatment, and diagnostic techniques for patients with musculoskeletal conditions, including complex physical, psychological, and chronic presentations. You will play a key role in patient prioritisation, making appropriate referrals, and ensuring high-quality care.
You will collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams and provide expert musculoskeletal advice to healthcare professionals across the Trust. The post-holder will also contribute to clinical education through supervision and mentoring of staff and students. Additionally, you will lead on clinical audits and may have opportunities to engage in research activities. This is an excellent opportunity to showcase your expertise, contribute to service development, and make a positive impact on patient outcomes in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will demonstrate significantly skilled and knowledgeable MSK experience and exemplary professionalism as part of the iMSK team. They will provide highly skilled and specialist assessment, treatment and diagnostic techniques within the scope of Physiotherapy and First Contact Practitioner.

They will hold an independent caseload, who may have complex physical, psychological and chronic presentations and needs. Prioritise patients and make onward referrals/escalate care to other healthcare professionals, some of which may be urgent, as appropriate. Please see person specification for full details.

Person specification

• Physiotherapy Degree
• HCPC Registration
• Evidence of Ongoing Professional Development
• Broad Post-Graduate Experience
• Considerable advanced experience of complex musculoskeletal disorders evidenced in professional portfolio
• Experience of Multi-disciplinary working
• Completion of stage one of the FCP Roadmap
• To have completed or be working towards stage 2 of the FCP Roadmap

**Please note - Once sufficient applications have been received this vacancy may close early**

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