First Contact Physiotherapist

Promni Health; Charlbury; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

Promni Health is seeking a motivated First Contact Physiotherapist to join our multidisciplinary team in GP practices across England. This part-time role (27 hours/week across Mon–Wed) offers on-site work with full clinical autonomy and support, collaborating with GPs and the wider Primary Care Network to promote self-management and reduce unnecessary referrals.

You will independently assess and manage MSK patients at first contact, order investigations, and contribute to care pathways and

Qualifications

• Independent assessment and management of MSK presentations (including complex cases)
• Ability to request investigations and referrals
• Develop tailored self-management plans for patients

Responsibilities

• Independently assess, diagnose, and manage MSK presentations, including complex cases
• Request investigations (e.g. imaging, blood tests) and make appropriate referrals
• Develop tailored self-management plans to support behavioural change and recovery
• Utilise full scope of practice, including prescribing and injection therapy (if qualified)
• Maintain daily utilisation records and collect Patient Satisfaction Questionnaires (PSQs)
• Collaborate within GP-based MDT and educate colleagues on MSK triage pathways
• Support clinical audits and service improvement initiatives
• Help shape local MSK care pathways
• Participate in supervision and learning aligned with the Roadmap to Practice

Skills

MSK assessment

Clinical autonomy

MDT collaboration

Prescribing injections

Job description

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic First Contact Physiotherapist (FCP) to join our established and experienced multidisciplinary team. This is a part-time position working 27 hours per week across Monday to Wednesday. You will work closely with GPs and the wider Primary Care Network team, supporting patients to access the right care at the right time while promoting self-management and reducing unnecessary referrals. As a First Contact Physiotherapist, you will work on-site in GP practices as part of a dynamic multidisciplinary team. You will assess, diagnose, and manage MSK patients at the first point of contact with full autonomy and clinical support. You will be embedded in your practice(s), working closely with GPs, receptionists, nurses, and other MDT colleagues to deliver integrated, personalised patient care., Clinical Practice

• Independently assess, diagnose, and manage MSK presentations, including complex cases
• Request investigations (e.g. imaging, blood tests) and make appropriate referrals
• Develop tailored self-management plans to support behavioural change and recovery
• Utilize full scope of practice, including prescribing and injection therapy (if qualified)
• Maintain daily utilisation records and collect Patient Satisfaction Questionnaires (PSQs)

Collaboration & Development

• Work within a GP-based MDT, fostering strong relationships with practice staff
• Educate colleagues on MSK triage pathways and provide informal guidance
• Support clinical audits and service improvement initiatives
• Help shape and refine local MSK care pathways

Leadership & Learning

• Participate in supervision and peer reflection sessions
• Continue development aligned with the HEE Roadmap to Practice
• Contribute to clinical governance and mentoring where appropriate

Promni Health is a fully managed clinical service provider delivering integrated, multidisciplinary services across primary care, community and neighbourhood NHS settings throughout England.

Our Vision

To be the UKs leading clinical service partner to the NHS by improving access to care, strengthening services and enabling clinical teams to thrive across primary care, community and neighbourhood health systems. We partner with Integrated Care Boards (ICBs), Primary Care Networks (PCNs), GP federations and practices to reduce system pressure, improve access to care and strengthen local services through accountable, high-quality clinical delivery.

Our Mission

Our mission is to design, deliver and manage safe, effective clinical services that improve patient access, strengthen NHS capacity and support sustainable care across primary care, community and neighbourhood settings.

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