FCP Physiotherapist

Anglo-European College of Chiropractic; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 51,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Employer's Pension

Generous annual leave entitlement

Enhanced policies

Subsidised clinical treatments

Training and development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Health Sciences University is seeking a part-time FCP Physiotherapist to deliver First Contact Physiotherapy within NHS primary care in Bournemouth, in partnership with Bournemouth East Collaborative Primary Care Network. You will work in MSK and FCP teams, providing person-centred assessment and management with access to imaging and injection therapy.

The role offers consultant-level AHP leadership, regular clinical supervision, structured training, and ongoing CPD opportunities, with a focus

Qualifications

• Post-registration experience in musculoskeletal physiotherapy.
• Fully qualified First Contact Practitioner with FCP roadmap completed.
• Eligibility to work in the UK under current immigration rules.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, person-centred assessment and management within primary care.
• Collaborate with MSK team, GPs and other MDT members.
• Access imaging and injection therapy; participate in CPD opportunities.

Skills

Musculoskeletal practice

FCP roadmap to practice

Injection rights

Prescribing rights

Education

Physiotherapist degree

Job description

FCP Physiotherapist (0.5 FTE)

Part Time, Permanent

Salary: £40,871 - £50,927 per annum pro rata

Location: Bournemouth - Integrated Rehabilitation Centre & Primary Care Network Practices

Health Sciences University is a specialist, multi campus health sciences institution operating at the intersection of education, applied research, and clinical practice. Its integrated model brings together academic expertise and multiprofessional clinical delivery within a single ecosystem, positioning the university as a strategic contributor to national and international health workforce development. Working within active clinical environments ensures that research outputs are grounded in operational reality, supporting evidence-informed decision-making for policymakers, system leaders, and health service providers.

About the role

HSU Clinical Services have been delivering high-quality FCP services to our local primary care network for the past three years. We're now looking for a motivated and forward-thinking physiotherapist to join us:

• First Contact Physiotherapy (FCP) within NHS primary care, in partnership with Bournemouth East Collaborative Primary Care Network

The role will be part of a team led by our MSK physiotherapy team lead in providing a First Contact Physiotherapy service, where you'll provide high-quality, person-centred assessment and management within primary care.

This role is supported by consultant-level AHP leadership, with access to imaging, injection therapy. We are committed to your development, offering regular clinical supervision, structured training, and ongoing opportunities for CPD.

Why Work with Us?

• Be part of established MSK and FCP teams, working alongside GPs, imaging specialists, consultants, and the wider MDT.
• Deliver truly person-centred care, with seamless pathways into orthopaedics, imaging, and specialist services.
• Be part of a dynamic University based clinical team in a CQC registered service.
• Opportunities to contribute to teaching and education within the University.
• Consultant AHP led support with access to imaging, specialist services, and CPD opportunities.
• Join a supportive, forward-thinking service with opportunities for career progression, service innovation, and advanced clinical practice.

About the person

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced specialist physiotherapist to join our well-established First Contact services. The ideal candidate will have demonstrable post-registration experience, including musculoskeletal practice, and be a fully qualified First Contact Practitioner who has completed the FCP roadmap to practice - preferably with injection and/or prescribing rights.

You will be confident working independently while also thriving as part of a progressive, multi-disciplinary team.

Applicants must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum & Nationality Act 2006.

Benefits

• Competitive Employer's Pension
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Enhanced policies
• Subsidised clinical treatments
• Training and development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme

And many more

Contact

For an informal discussion please contact Richard Stanley (MSK Physiotherapy and FCP Clinical Lead [e-mail]

Closing date: 11th September 2026

Interviews: TBC

We value diversity and inclusion at HSU and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are a committed to having a diverse and inclusive culture which offers equality and opportunity for all. We operate Disability Confident and Mindful Employer schemes and are open to discussions around all forms of flexible working.

We operate a Guaranteed Interview scheme for applicants who are serving or who have served in the Armed Forces.

This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.