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First Contact Physio/Clinical Specialist (Band 7)
NHS
Long Lee
On-site
GBP 47,000 - 55,000
Full time
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Job summary
A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking two Clinical Specialist/First Contact Physiotherapists to work in a hybrid role focusing on spinal conditions. The positions require strong leadership skills in MSK physiotherapy and the ability to lead clinical pathways. Applicants should have a degree in Physiotherapy and experience in a similar field. This is a permanent position based in Long Lee, offering a competitive salary in the NHS Band 7 range.
Qualifications
- Must have recent, comprehensive experience in MSK Physiotherapy.
- Confident and autonomous MSK clinician with spinal expertise.
- Experience in clinical supervision and team management.
Responsibilities
- Lead and develop pathways of care within MSK services.
- Plan, coordinate, and evaluate clinical case work.
- Take responsibility for staff training and development.
Skills
Education
Join Airedale as a First Contact Physiotherapist & MSK Spinal ClinicalSpecialist PhysiotherapistAre you a dynamic MSK physiotherapist with a passion for spinal conditions and a drive to shape integrated care pathways? Airedale NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting two Band 7 physiotherapists for a unique dual-role opportunity that blends autonomous First Contact Physiotherapy (FCP) with specialist MSK PhysiotherapySpinal patient management.
- 20.25 hours/week delivering FCP services in Primary Care -- be the first point of contact for MSK patients, offering expert triage, diagnosis, and management without prior GP referral.
- 17.25 hours/week as an MSK Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist with a spinal focus -- lead and support advanced assessment and rehabilitation for spinal presentations, and support service development across Primary and Secondary care
This hybrid role is designed to offer variety, challenge, and the chance to influence care at multiple levels. You'll be part of a forward-thinking team committed to clinical excellence and innovation.
Job Summary
Clinical Specialist / FCP is responsible for contributing to leadership and development of the MSK Physiotherapy/First Contact Physiotherapy Service
The post holder will.
Work clinically as an FCP and clinical specialist physiotherapist leading and
developing pathways of care to develop an integrated MSK Physiotherapy/First Contact Physiotherapy Service pathways
Be responsible for planning, coordinating, delivering, and evaluating clinical case work within the MSK Physiotherapy/First Contact Physiotherapy Service
Provide evidence based, highly specialist knowledge and skills to the MSK Physiotherapy/First Contact Physiotherapy Service. Support staff in the management of spinal conditions lead and develop spinal rehabilitation pathways
Provide a key role in partnership working with patients, carers, the MDT, and wider statutory, private, and voluntary sector services.
Take responsibility for effective functioning of the team within MSK Physiotherapy/ First Contact Physiotherapy Service
Take a lead with quality improvements in MSK Physiotherapy/First Contact Physiotherapy Service
Take responsibility for staff and student training and development. Provide support
to operational and service managers deputizing for them as required
This role will have a spinal focuswhen working in the physiotherapy service
Why Airedale?
- National leader in telemedicine and offender healthcare
- Strong academic links with Bradford University, Craven College, and Leeds City College
- 400+ volunteers supporting community care
- A culture built on compassion, quality, and collaboration -- our "Right Care" behaviours are more than values, they're our way of working
Who We're Looking For
- A confident, autonomous MSK clinicians with spinal expertise
- Someone who thrives in both Primary Care and specialist MSK outpatient rehab settings
- A team player who can mentor others and contribute to service development and supervision
- Passionate about evidence-based, person-centred care
Please see full job description and person specification for further details and job advert
We actively encourage informal conversations before applying reach out and discover how this role could be the next step in your career.Closing Date: 17th December 2025Interview Date: Provisional week beginning 5th Jan 2026Base: Airedale NHS Foundation Trust working in primary care settings as part of the roleSalary: Band 7 Hours: 37.5/week (20.25 FCP / 17.25 MSK Spinal Specialist- 2 posts)If you are interested, please contactRachel Tiplady - rachel.tiplady@nhs.netKieran Duxbury- kieran.duxbury@nhs.netJo Sainty - Jo.Sainty@nhs.ne
ORGANISATIONAL CHART
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Managerial Organisational Chart
Chief AHP and Head of Therapies
Therapy Service Managers MSK
Operational Manager MSK Physiotherapy services and First Contact Physiotherapy Service
Clinical Specialist/FCP Physiotherapist
Senior AHP Support Worker
AHP Support Worker
ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONS
PERSON SPECIFICATION
TITLE OF POST
Clinical Specialist /First Contact Physiotherapists (FCP)
BAND
7
DEPARTMENT
Physiotherapy
LOCATION
Airedale NHS Foundation Trust - MSK Physiotherapy First Contact Physiotherapist - Primary Care Premises (Primary Care Networks)
REQUIREMENTS
ESSENTIAL
DESIRABLE
ASSESSMENT METHOD
Qualifications
Degree or equivalent pre-registration award in Physiotherapy
State registrations with the Health Care Professions Council
Recent post graduate courses relevant to the: MSK Physiotherapy/First Contact Physiotherapy Service
Previous experience of leadership
Completion of course in Professional Practice education
MSc or PhD in a relevant subject
FCP training completed / prior FCP experience
Post-graduate Diploma in Advanced Practice
Certificate in Managing Health Services or equivalent
Successful completion of a Professionally validated specialist course
Recent post graduate courses in Leadership/management
Member of relevant Professional special interest groups/organisations
Application form
Experience
Recent, comprehensive, and relevant experience working in MSK Physiotherapy/First Contact Physiotherapy Service
Experience of multidisciplinary team working
Experienced in use of IT applications
Experience of multidisciplinary guideline development, implementation, and audit
Experience of clinical supervision both as supervisee and supervisor
Experience of managing other people including conducting annual reviews
Recent experience of student training
Recent experience of leadership /management role
Experience of taking part in or leading on clinical projects/ service improvements
Experience of taking part in or leading an audit or research project
Experience in dealing with Human Resource issues such as recruitment and retention, performance management, sickness, and annual leave
Experience of working flexibly shifts/weekends
Knowledge
Specialist level of knowledge and clinical reasoning skills to support expert
clinical practice in MSK Physiotherapy/First Contact Physiotherapy Service
Knowledge of the roles of other professionals and the principles of partnership working with key stakeholders in MSK Physiotherapy/First Contact Physiotherapy Service
Knowledge of clinical standards and ability to implement and audit these in the team
Knowledge of the principles of clinical governance, audit, and research
Knowledge of the principles of student-centred learning and reflective practice
Knowledge of relevant national and local legislation relevant to MSK Physiotherapy/First Contact Physiotherapy
Skills
Skills in the use digital technology
Excellent planning and organisational skills and ability to facilitate these skills in others.
Excellent interpersonal skills for developing complex working relationships, expressing opinions constructively, seeking consensus and maintaining networks.
Ability to chair meetings and facilitate workshops effectively
Ability to use all applications of Microsoft Office
Audit and critical appraisal skills
Personal Attributes and values
High degree of self-motivation and initiative and resilience
High degree of Honesty and integrity
Supportive, approachable, tactful, and diplomatic
Highly flexible to meet own and service needs and be open to new ideas
High degree of energy and enthusiasm
Works independently within parameters set by codes of conduct, professional guidelines, and policies
Actively seeks responsibility, accountability, and autonomy
Always conducts self professionally and able to adapt approach to a range of situations.
Lead by example
Interview/references
Other
Current UK Driving Licence
Access to own transport
Application form
- Degree or equivalent pre-registration award in Physiotherapy
- State registrations with the Health Care Professions Council
- Recent post graduate courses relevant to the: MSK Physiotherapy/First Contact Physiotherapy Service
- Recent post graduate courses in Leadership/management
- Completion of course in Professional Practice education
- MSc or PhD in a relevant subject
- Development / completion of the FCP road map to practice
- Post-graduate Diploma in Advanced Practice Certificate in Managing Health Services or equivalent
- Successful completion of a Professionally validated specialist course
- Member of relevant Professional special interest groups/organisations
- Recent, comprehensive, and relevant experience working in MSK Physiotherapy/First Contact Physiotherapy Service
- Experience of multidisciplinary team working
- Experienced in use of IT applications
- Experience of multidisciplinary guideline development, implementation, and audit
- Experience of clinical supervision both as supervisee and supervisor
- Experience of managing other people including conducting annual reviews
- Recent experience of student training
- Recent experience of leadership /management role
- Experience of taking part in or leading on clinical projects/ service improvement2
- Experience of taking part in or leading an audit or research project
- Experience in dealing with Human Resource issues such as recruitment and retention, performance management, sickness, and annual leave
- Experience of working flexibly shifts/weekends
- Specialist level of knowledge and clinical reasoning skills to support expert. clinical practice in MSK Physiotherapy/First Contact Physiotherapy Service
- Knowledge of the roles of other professionals and the principles of partnership working with key stakeholders in MSK Physiotherapy/First Contact Physiotherapy Service
- Knowledge of clinical standards and ability to implement and audit these in the team
- Knowledge of the principles of clinical governance, audit, and research
- Knowledge of the principles of student-centred learning and reflective practice
- Knowledge of relevant national and local legislation relevant to MSK Physiotherapy/First Contact Physiotherapy
- Skills in the use digital technology
- Excellent planning and organisational skills and ability to facilitate these skills in others.
- Excellent interpersonal skills for developing complex working relationships, expressing opinions constructively, seeking consensus and maintaining networks.
- Ability to chair meetings and facilitate workshops effectively
- Ability to use all applications of Microsoft Office
- Audit and critical appraisal skills
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.
Airedale Hospital MSK Physiotherapy across sites
£47,810 to £54,710 a yearpro rata per annum
Permanent
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Airedale Hospital MSK Physiotherapy across sites
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