First Contact Physiotherapist

The Methodist Church in Britain; Etchingham; Vor Ort; GBP 42.000 - 58.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Protected CPD time

Fully funded injection therapy and INP

25 days annual leave + bank holidays (

Enhanced sick pay scheme

Medicash private healthcare

Salary sacrifice for EVs, Cycle2Work,

Flexible workplace pension

Refer-a-friend bonus

Zusammenfassung

Promni Health is seeking a full-time physiotherapist to join GP practices as a first contact MSK clinician. You will independently assess, diagnose and manage MSK cases at the point of contact, with responsibilities for investigations, referrals, and bespoke self-management plans.

The role offers 37.5 hours per week, protected CPD and supervision time, and funded training in injection therapy and independent prescribing. HCPC and CSP registration plus 5+ years postgrad experience are required.

Qualifikationen

• HCPC and CSP registration required.
• Minimum 5 years postgraduate clinical experience.
• Minimum 3 years MSK clinical experience.
• Excellent communication and clinical reasoning.
• Experience working in GP practices or primary care setting.

Aufgaben

• Independently assess, diagnose and manage MSK presentations, including complex cases.
• Request investigations such as imaging and blood tests, and make referrals.
• Develop tailored self-management plans that support behaviour change and recovery.
• Use full scope of practice, including prescribing and injection therapy where qualified.
• Record daily utilisation data and collect Patient Satisfaction Questionnaires.
• Work within a GP-based MDT and build relationships with practice staff.
• Educate colleagues on MSK triage pathways and give informal clinical guidance.
• Support clinical audits and contribute to service improvement.
• Help shape and refine local MSK care pathways.
• Take part in supervision and peer reflection sessions.
• Progress development against the HEE Roadmap to Practice.

Kenntnisse

HCPC registration

CSP registration

MSK experience

Communication skills

Digital tools

Ausbildung

Degree in physiotherapy

Tools

EMIS

SystmOne

Jobbeschreibung

Promni Health has a full-time first contact physiotherapist post embedded in GP practices within a primary care network. The role centres on independently assessing, diagnosing and managing musculoskeletal patients at the first point of contact, with requests for investigations, referrals and tailored self-management plans. What sets it apart is the 37.5-hour week, protected CPD and supervision time, and funded training in injection therapy and independent prescribing. Candidates need HCPC and CSP registration and at least five years' postgraduate experience, three of them in MSK.

What the job involves

• Independently assess, diagnose and manage MSK presentations, including complex cases
• Request investigations such as imaging and blood tests, and make referrals
• Develop tailored self-management plans that support behaviour change and recovery
• Use full scope of practice, including prescribing and injection therapy where qualified
• Record daily utilisation data and collect Patient Satisfaction Questionnaires
• Work within a GP-based MDT and build relationships with practice staff
• Educate colleagues on MSK triage pathways and give informal clinical guidance
• Support clinical audits and contribute to service improvement
• Help shape and refine local MSK care pathways
• Take part in supervision and peer reflection sessions
• Progress development against the HEE Roadmap to Practice
• Contribute to clinical governance and mentoring where appropriate

Qualifications

• A degree in physiotherapy

Registration & licences

• HCPC registration
• CSP registration

Experience

• Minimum 5 years postgraduate clinical experience
• Minimum 3 years MSK clinical experience

Skills & knowledge

• Understanding of the HEE Roadmap to Practice and MSK Core Capabilities Framework
• Excellent communication and clinical reasoning
• Building working relationships with GPs, reception, nurses and MDT colleagues
• Comfortable using digital tools and modern clinical systems
• Calm and proactive in a fast-paced, evolving setting
• Ethical, professional and patient-centred care

Other

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

Nice to have

• Completion of some level 7 MSc learning (HEE Roadmap Stages 1 and 2)
• Qualified independent prescriber
• Qualified injection therapist
• Prior FCP or MSK triage experience, NHS or private
• Experience working in GP practices
• Experience using EMIS or SystmOne

What’s offered

• 12.5+ days protected CPD and supervision time annually
• Fully funded training in injection therapy and independent prescribing
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 33 with service
• Enhanced sick pay scheme
• Medicash corporate private healthcare cash plan
• Salary sacrifice for electric vehicles, Cycle2Work and TechScheme
• Flexible workplace pension
• Refer-a-friend bonus scheme