First Contact Physiotherapist

Promni Health; Dawley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Place to Work

Protected CPD time

Funded injection training

Independent prescribing training

Job summary

Promni Health is recruiting a full-time First Contact Physiotherapist to work on-site within GP practices across England as part of a multidisciplinary team. You will assess, diagnose and manage MSK patients at first contact, with autonomy and clinical support, and opportunities to use injection therapy and independent prescribing.

CPD time is protected and supervision structured. The role embeds you in practice teams with GPs, nurses and MDT colleagues to deliver integrated patient care and

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified physiotherapist with MSK experience.
• Ability to work autonomously within GP practices.
• Willingness to engage in CPD and training.

Responsibilities

• Independently assess, diagnose and manage MSK presentations.
• Request investigations and referrals as appropriate.
• Develop tailored self-management plans for patients.
• Utilise full scope of practice including prescribing and injection therapy if qualified.
• Maintain daily utilisation records and collect PSQs.

Skills

MSK assessment

Injection therapy

Independent prescribing

Clinical supervision

Job description

We are looking to recruit a full-time First Contact Physiotherapist (37.5 hours per week) to join our established and experienced team. 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. You will have the opportunity to use or develop advanced skills, including injection therapy and independent prescribing, supported by protected CPD time and structured supervision. Are you ready to transform MSK care at the frontline of Primary Care? Do you want to:

• Work for the only MSK organisation in the UK certified as a Great Place to Work?
• Receive 12.5+ days per year of protected CPD and supervision time?
• Have funded training opportunities, including injection therapy and independent prescribing?
• Be part of a fast-growing, award-winning clinical organisation that puts people first?

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.

Certified Great Place to Work Read what our team says here: https://www.greatplacetowork.co.uk/certified-company/1574534