First Contact Physiotherapist

The Methodist Church in Britain; Newton Aycliffe; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Protected CPD time and supervision

Funded training: injection therapy and

Great Place to Work certification

Job summary

Promni Health is seeking a first contact physiotherapist to work in allocated GP practices as part of a multidisciplinary team. The role centers on assessing and managing MSK patients at first contact with full clinical autonomy; it is an onsite role with hours between 30 and 37.5 per week.

Requirements include HCPC and CSP registration, five years post-graduate experience, and at least three years in MSK. Funding for injection therapy and independent prescribing is available where qualified.

Qualifications

• Degree in physiotherapy required.
• HCPC registration mandatory.
• CSP registration mandatory.
• Minimum 5 years post-graduate clinical experience.
• Minimum 3 years MSK clinical experience.
• Understanding of HEE Roadmap to Practice and MSK Core Capabilities Framework.
• Active CPD portfolio aligned to the four pillars of advanced practice.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose and manage MSK patients at first point of contact.
• Use full scope of practice, including prescribing and injection therapy if qualified.
• Request investigations such as imaging and blood tests and make referrals.
• Create tailored self-management plans that support behaviour change and recovery.
• Work within a GP-based MDT and build relationships with practice staff.
• Educate colleagues on MSK triage pathways and provide guidance.

Skills

Communication

Clinical reasoning

GP relationship building

Digital tools

Calm and resilience

Patient-centred care

Education

Degree in physiotherapy

HCPC registration

CSP registration

Tools

EMIS

SystmOne

Job description

Promni Health's established team is recruiting a first contact physiotherapist to work inside allocated GP practices as part of a multidisciplinary team. The role centres on assessing, diagnosing and managing musculoskeletal patients at the first point of contact, with full clinical autonomy. It is onsite only, not hybrid or remote, with hours to be confirmed between 30 and 37.5 a week and funded routes into injection therapy and independent prescribing. Fit depends on HCPC and CSP registration, five years' post-graduate experience and at least three in MSK.

What the job involves

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

What’s required

Qualifications

• Degree in physiotherapy

Registration & licences

• HCPC registration
• CSP registration

Experience

• Minimum 5 years post-graduate clinical experience
• Minimum 3 years MSK clinical experience
• Understanding of the HEE Roadmap to Practice and the MSK Core Capabilities Framework
• Active CPD portfolio aligned to the four pillars of advanced practice

Skills & knowledge

• Excellent communication and clinical reasoning
• Building relationships with GPs, receptionists, nurses and MDT members
• Comfortable with digital tools and modern clinical systems
• Calm, resilient and proactive in a fast-paced setting
• Ethical, patient-centred approach to care

Nice to have

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

What’s offered

• Protected CPD and supervision time of 12.5+ days per year
• Funded training, including injection therapy and independent prescribing
• Employer certified as a Great Place to Work