First Contact Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist

NHS; Gosport; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a First Contact Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist to join an established team within the NHS. This role requires a caring and motivated professional who will autonomously deliver exceptional care through a bio-psychosocial approach, improving patient outcomes in the Gosport area.

Benefits

In-service training

Regular supervision

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• 5 years post graduate experience, with 4 years in an MSK setting.
• Member of HPC and CSP.
• Full Driving Licence and access to a car.

Responsibilities

• Deliver clinical excellence utilising a bio-psychosocial approach.
• Assess, diagnose, and manage complex caseload of MSK patients.
• Enhance patient experience and streamline patient management.

Skills

Clinical skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Autonomy

Education

Degree/diploma in Physiotherapy

Relevant post graduate qualifications/study at master's level

Job description

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a First Contact Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist to join our established team of FCPs within Gosport Central PCN an innovative Primary Care Network providing primary care services to the Gosport locality.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, caring, and motivated professional with excellent clinical, organisational & communication skills, who has the ability to work autonomously and continuously reflect on practice.

The post holder will deliver clinical excellence utilising a bio-psychosocial approach. The triage physiotherapist will assess, diagnose, and manage a complex caseload of MSK patients, enhancing the patient experience and streamlining patient management to optimise outcomes.

The successful applicant will receive regular supervision, in service trainings and regular team meetings.

Main duties of the job

To work as an autonomous practitioner delivering clinical excellence utilising a bio-psychosocial approach. The triage Physiotherapist will see patients with undifferentiated presentations to assess, diagnose and manage complex caseload of MSK patients, enhancing the patient experience and streamlining patient management to optimise outcomes.

About us

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve.

Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time.

Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working.

Details Date posted

06 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year Please note for part time hours the salary will be pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

348-CSS-8328

Job locations

Forton Medical Centre

Whites Place, 148 Forton Road

Gosport

Hampshire

PO12 3JP

Job description Job responsibilities

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.

We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

Job description Job responsibilities

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.

We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• 5 years post graduate experience with a minimum 4 years within a MSK setting.Member of HPC and CSPDegree/diploma in PhysiotherapyEvidence of relevant post grad qualifications/study at master's levelWorking toward L1 on road mapEvidence of on-going and relevant CPD activities and knowledge of current EBP and national guidelines relating to MSK disordersFull Driving Licence and access to a car

Desirable

• FCP stage one and stage two sign off either via the supervisor route or via an accredited university routePost Grad qualification in Injection Therapy or willingness to undertake.Independent Prescribing qualification or willingness to undertake.Membership of relevant clinical groups e.g. MMACP, SOML1 on road map signed off

Experience Essential Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• 5 years post graduate experience with a minimum 4 years within a MSK setting.Member of HPC and CSPDegree/diploma in PhysiotherapyEvidence of relevant post grad qualifications/study at master's levelWorking toward L1 on road mapEvidence of on-going and relevant CPD activities and knowledge of current EBP and national guidelines relating to MSK disordersFull Driving Licence and access to a car

Desirable

• FCP stage one and stage two sign off either via the supervisor route or via an accredited university routePost Grad qualification in Injection Therapy or willingness to undertake.Independent Prescribing qualification or willingness to undertake.Membership of relevant clinical groups e.g. MMACP, SOML1 on road map signed off

Experience Essential 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Forton Medical Centre

Whites Place, 148 Forton Road

Gosport

Hampshire

PO12 3JP

Employer's website

https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Forton Medical Centre

Whites Place, 148 Forton Road

Gosport

Hampshire

PO12 3JP

Employer's website

https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)