First Contact Physiotherapist

ExamWorks Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Pure Physio is seeking a First Contact Physiotherapist to work in GP practices at Chingford and Westbury. The role is NHS-aligned and focuses on rapid assessment and early intervention to support patients at first contact with primary care.

We require a BSc/MSc in Physiotherapy, 5+ years post-qualification experience, and advanced MSK training. Roles are based at two sites with permanent contracts and 28 hours per week.

Qualifications

• This includes a 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 on 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.

Skills

MSK assessment

Clinical decision making

Autonomous working

Education

BSc/MSc in Physiotherapy

Job description

First Contact Physiotherapist Physiotherapy Walthamstow Permanent Sep 25, 2026

First Contact Physiotherapist

Location: 2 sites- Chingford and Westbury

Hours: 28 hours Permanent.

Salary: £46,200 to £54,285 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

• 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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