First Contact Physiotherapist

ExamWorks Investigation Services Limited; Doncaster; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Pure Physio in Doncaster is hiring a First Contact Physiotherapist to join our MSK and wider clinical services within primary care networks across England. This permanent role offers a 40-hour week, with a salary of £42,000 to £49,000 depending on experience.

The FCP will assess, diagnose and manage MSK conditions at first contact, order investigations when appropriate and help reduce GP workload by direct patient care within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Qualified physiotherapist with BSc or MSc in Physiotherapy.
• Advanced MSK training aligned with the national FCP/Advanced Practice Roadmap.
• Ability to work autonomously and make complex clinical decisions.

Responsibilities

• Assess and diagnose MSK conditions at the patient’s first contact
• Provide expert advice on pain management, mobility and recovery
• Order investigations such as X-rays or blood tests when appropriate
• Reduce GP workload by managing MSK cases directly

Education

BSc or MSc in Physiotherapy

Advanced MSK training

Job description

First Contact Physiotherapist

Physiotherapy Doncaster Permanent Aug 25, 2026

Location: Doncaster
Hours: 40hours, Monday - Friday. Permanent.
Salary: £42,000 to £49,000. Pro Rota. Depending on experience.

Pure Physio has been a leading NHS partner since 2016, delivering highquality First Contact Physiotherapists (FCP)and wider clinical services fully integrated within Primary Care. We work collaboratively with Primary Care Networks, Neighbourhood Teams, GP Federations, GP clusters and ICBs across England, Scotland,Walesand Northern Ireland to provide communitybased, preventative healthcare that improves population health and reduces system pressure.

Our multidisciplinary teams — including First Contact Physiotherapists, Health & Wellbeing Coaches and Social Prescribers — focus on early intervention, prevention andlongtermwellbeing. We support MSK care, longterm conditions (including CVD,diabetesand persistent pain), social prescribing, women’s health, neurology,rheumatologyand geriatric care.

A First Contact Physiotherapist is an MSK specialist based in GP practices who can assess,diagnoseand support patients at their very first point of contact — without needing to see a GP first.

What do FCPs do?

• Assess and diagnose MSK conditions on the patient’s first contact
• Provideexpert advice on pain management,mobilityand recovery
• Recommend treatment or onward referral to specialists
• Order investigations such asXraysor blood tests when appropriate
• Reduce GP workload by managing MSK cases directly

Attimesan APP maybe requiredto fulfil a requirement to

• Take on complex MSK presentations that exceed FCP scope
• Support patients with multimorbidities (CVD, diabetes, frailty, mental health)
• Provide advanced rehabilitation planning
• Reduce unnecessary referrals to secondary care

Why do these roles matter?

Musculoskeletal problems account for around 30% of all GP appointments.So,weensure patients get faster access to the right clinician, improving outcomes while freeing up GP time for other health needs.

Training and Expertise

All FCPs are qualified physiotherapists with:

• A BSc or MSc in Physiotherapy
• Advanced MSK training aligned with the national FCP/Advanced Practice Roadmap

This enables them to work autonomously, request investigations and make complex clinical decisions.

In Summary

A First Contact Physiotherapist from Pure Physio gives patients rapid, expert assessmentswhile supporting PCNs with transparent reporting, preventative care and integratedcommunitybasedservices.

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