First Contact Physiotherapist

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust; Heysham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Heysham is seeking a Physiotherapist for their Community Musculoskeletal Service. This role involves assessing patients self-referred to GP services and working closely with multiple healthcare teams. The provider offers a supportive environment for professional development and values inclusivity. Located near the Lake District for a healthy work-life balance.

Benefits

Supportive team environment

Structured appraisal process

In-house recognition schemes

Focus on employee involvement

Encouragement for professional development

Opportunity to be part of an integrated Musculoskeletal Service

Qualifications

• Ability to assess patients who have self-referred to GP practice-based services.
• Flexible and innovative approach to practice.
• Ability to work closely with GP colleagues and community MSK physiotherapy team.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and provide timely decision-making.
• Work with practice teams in the Primary Care Network.
• Interface with other services as agreed.

Job description

Do you want to work for a Trust which values inclusivity? Invests in you with ongoing in‑service training, development and supervision from expertly trained clinical specialists? Is at the start of a transformational journey where collaboration between sector partners is core business? Values and invests in YOU?

We are looking for a Physiotherapist to join our Community Musculoskeletal Service and act as a First Contact Physiotherapist working with one of our Primary Care Networks. Bay Medical Group operates across Morecambe and Heysham with approximately 53,000 patients registered. The successful applicant will be based at the Heysham site and will work closely with practice teams. You must be able to travel to various sites across the Trust independent of public transport.

In this role you will assess patients who have self‑referenced to GP practice‑based Physiotherapy services. You will work closely with GP colleagues, community MSK physiotherapy team and the iMSK orthopaedic triage service to provide timely assessment and decision‑making. A flexible and innovative approach to practice, including interfacing with other services as agreed, is essential.

What we offer you

• A supportive team environment which values the input of the team
• A structured two‑way appraisal process to support your ongoing development
• In‑house recognition schemes
• A focus on employee involvement where your contribution is valued
• Encouragement for your professional development
• Opportunity to be part of a fully integrated Musculoskeletal Service
• Supported by a team of FCPs, GPs, a consultant physiotherapist and wider multidisciplinary network

Location

Heysham site in the Morecambe Bay area. Enjoy an excellent location near the Lake District, supporting a healthy work‑life balance.