First Contact Physiotherapist

ExamWorks Investigation Services Limited; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 49,000; Part time

Job summary

Pure Physio is seeking a Part-time First Contact Physiotherapist in Derby to join its NHS-partnered MSK team. The role is 20 hours per week on a permanent basis, with salary £42,000 to £49,000 pro rata, dependent on experience.

You will work in GP practices, assess and diagnose MSK conditions at first contact, and support early intervention and prevention within primary care. Suitable applicants will hold a BSc/MSc in Physiotherapy with at least 5 years post- qualification experience and

Qualifications

• BSc or MSc in Physiotherapy.
• 5 years post-qualification experience.
• Advanced MSK training aligned with the national FCP/Advanced Practice Roadmap.

Responsibilities

• Assess and diagnose MSK conditions at 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.
• Support complex MSK presentations and lead pain management pathways.

Skills

MSK assessment

Pain management advice

Clinical decision making

Education

BSc or MSc in Physiotherapy

5 years post-qualification experience

Job description

First Contact Physiotherapist
Physiotherapy Derby Permanent Sep 29, 2026

First Contact Physiotherapist
Location: Derby
Hours:20 hours 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 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
• Lead persistent pain management pathways
• Support patients with multimorbidities (CVD, diabetes, frailty, mental health)
• Provide advanced rehabilitation planning
• Reduce unnecessary referrals to secondary care

Whydo 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
• 5 years post qualification experience
• 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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