First Contact Physiotherapist

NHS Jobs; Chipping Norton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12.5+ CPD days/year

Injection Therapy and Prescribing培训

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Medicash private healthcare

EV salary sacrifice scheme

Cycle2Work and TechScheme

Flexible pension

Refer-a-friend bonus

Supportive team culture

Job summary

NHS Jobs is seeking an experienced Physiotherapist to work within GP practices on MSK care pathways. You will assess, diagnose, and manage MSK presentations, request investigations, and provide tailored self-management plans.

You will collaborate with GP teams, contribute to audits, and support service improvements while pursuing ongoing professional development and advanced practice progression.

Qualifications

• Essential HCPC and CSP registration as a Physiotherapist.
• Minimum 5 years postgraduate clinical experience.
• Minimum 3 years MSK clinical experience.
• Understanding of HEE Roadmap to Practice and MSK Core Capabilities Framework.
• Active CPD portfolio aligned to advanced practice.]
• Desirable MSc Level 7 modules.
• FCP or MSK triage experience (NHS or private sector).
• Experience in GP practices and with EMIS or SystmOne.
• Qualified in injection therapy and/or Independent Prescribing.

Responsibilities

• Independently assess, diagnose, and manage MSK presentations including complex cases.
• Request investigations and make referrals; create self-management plans.
• Record utilisation data and collect PSQs daily.
• Collaborate within GP-based MDT; educate colleagues on MSK pathways.
• Contribute to clinical governance and service improvement initiatives.

Skills

MSK triage

Clinical reasoning

Communication

Collaboration

Education

HCPC registered Physiotherapist

CSP registered Physiotherapist

Postgraduate MSK training

Tools

EMIS

SystmOne

Job description

What You Will Do

Clinical Practice

Independently assess, diagnose, and manage MSK presentations, including complex cases. Request investigations such as imaging and blood tests, and make appropriate referrals. Create tailored self‑management plans that support behavioural change and long‑term recovery. Use your full scope of practice, including prescribing and injection therapy (where qualified). Record utilisation data daily and collect Patient Satisfaction Questionnaires (PSQs).

Collaboration & Development

Work as part of a GP‑based MDT and build strong, positive relationships with practice staff. Educate colleagues on MSK triage pathways and provide informal clinical guidance. Support clinical audits and contribute to service improvement initiatives. Help shape and refine local MSK care pathways.

Leadership & Learning

Participate in supervision and peer‑reflection sessions. Continue progressing against the HEE Roadmap to Practice. Contribute to clinical governance and mentoring where appropriate.

What Were Looking For

Essential HCPC and CSP registered Physiotherapist.

Minimum 5 years postgraduate clinical experience.

Minimum 3 years MSK clinical experience.

Understanding of the HEE Roadmap to Practice and the MSK Core Capabilities Framework.

Active CPD portfolio aligned to the four pillars of advanced practice.

Desirable MSc Level 7 modules.

Prior FCP or MSK triage experience (NHS or private sector).

Experience working in GP practices.

Experience using EMIS or SystmOne.

Qualified in injection therapy and/or Independent Prescribing.

Key Skills

Confident, friendly, and collaborative, with the ability to integrate smoothly into GP practice teams.

Able to build strong working relationships with GPs, reception teams, nurses, and MDT colleagues.

Excellent communication and clinical reasoning skills.

Calm, resilient, and proactive in a fastpaced and evolving healthcare environment.

Comfortable using digital tools and modern clinical systems.

Committed to high standards of ethical, professional, and patientcentred care.

What We Offer

• 12.5+ days protected CPD time annually.
• Fully funded training in Injection Therapy and Independent Prescribing.
• 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays (rising to 33 with service).
• Enhanced sick pay scheme.
• Corporate private healthcare cash plan via Medicash.
• Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme.
• Cycle2Work and TechScheme salary sacrifice options.
• Flexible workplace pension.
• Referafriend bonus scheme.
• A friendly, inclusive, and supportive team culture.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Primary Care Physio welcomes applications from all backgrounds and is committed to fair and inclusive recruitment. We are happy to provide reasonable adjustments and support throughout the recruitment process. If you require assistance due to a disability or longterm health condition, please contact [e-mail]. This supports: Equality Act 2010 (reasonable adjustments duty) NHS People Promise (Belonging, Compassionate and Inclusive) CQC WellLed domain (inclusive culture, fair treatment)