First Contact Physiotherapist

Pure Physiotherapy; Norwich; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading MSK healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a First Contact Physiotherapist to provide direct patient consultations and support MSK management. This role requires HCPC registration and a BSc in Physiotherapy, with desirable postgraduate qualifications. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and organisational skills and have the ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment. Join us to make a meaningful impact on healthcare delivery while enjoying flexible working patterns and extensive benefits.

Benefits

Up to 38 days’ holiday

Competitive salary with progression opportunities

Comprehensive induction & ongoing clinical support

Private Health Cash Plan & 24 / 7 advice line

Generous CPD funding

Flexible working patterns & protected development time

Employer pension contributions

Cycle to Work & Electric Car schemes

Refer a Friend bonus scheme

Team-building events & social activities

Enhanced company sick / maternity / adoption pay

Qualifications

• HCPC Registered and qualified in Physiotherapy.
• Strong communication, organisation, and IT skills are essential.
• Empathetic, proactive, and quality-focused candidates thrive.

Responsibilities

• Act as an expert MSK clinician within primary care.
• Deliver self-management programmes to empower patients.
• Collaborate with GPs and PCNs to streamline care pathways.
• Maintain thorough clinical documentation and track outcomes.
• Adapt to evolving primary care demands.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

IT skills

Empathy

Proactiveness

Decision-making

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

HCPC Registration

BSc Physiotherapy

Post-graduate / Master’s qualification

Roadmap Stage 1 & 2 signed off

Job description

First Contact Physiotherapist (FCP)

Location : Norwich.

Contract : Part time or Full-time.

About Us

Founded in 2006, Pure Physiotherapy is a clinically led organisation dedicated to delivering high-quality musculoskeletal (MSK) care. With over 450 physiotherapists nationwide, we are one of the UK’s largest MSK providers, working in partnership with more than 1,200 GP practices and 220 Primary Care Networks (PCNs).

Our mission is simple : to improve healthcare and MSK management across the UK by providing compassionate, evidence-based care that makes a real difference to patients’ lives.

The Role

Pure Physio are on the lookout for a FCP to join our growing team across the UK.

We have a UK wide network of physiotherapy clinics and are looking for physiotherapists at all levels of experience, including graduates.

As a First Contact Practitioner (FCP) or Advanced Practice Physiotherapist (APP), you’ll consult directly with patients without prior GP referral, enabling rapid and accurate MSK diagnosis or referral to secondary care when needed. You’ll be embedded within GP practices and PCNs, supported by Pure Physiotherapy’s robust clinical network, including line managers, roadmap supervisors, and regional teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as an expert MSK clinician within primary care.
• Deliver supported self-management programmes to empower patients.
• Collaborate with GPs, PCNs, and stakeholders to streamline care pathways.
• Maintain thorough clinical documentation and track patient outcomes.
• Adapt to evolving primary care demands with flexibility and professionalism.

What We’re Looking For

Essential

• HCPC Registration
• BSc Physiotherapy

Desirable for our FCP roles

• Post-graduate / Master’s qualification
• Roadmap Stage 1 & 2 signed off.

Skills & Qualities

• Strong communication, organisation, and IT skills
• Empathetic, proactive, and quality-focused
• Confident decision-maker and collaborative team player
• Adaptable to fast-paced, evolving environments.

Why Join Us?

At Pure Physiotherapy, we value our people as much as our patients.

We offer

• Up to 38 days’ holiday (including public holidays)
• Competitive salary with progression opportunities
• Comprehensive induction & ongoing clinical support
• Private Health Cash Plan & 24 / 7 advice line
• Generous CPD funding & regular training sessions
• National CPD days led by external experts.
• Flexible working patterns & protected development time
• Employer pension contributions
• Cycle to Work & Electric Car schemes.
• Refer a Friend bonus scheme.
• Team-building events & social activities
• Enhanced company sick / maternity / adoption pay.

Join Us

If you’re passionate about MSK care, motivated to make a difference, and aligned with our values of Passion, Respect, Compassion, and Continuous Development, we’d love to hear from you.

We’re proud to share that ExamWorks UK has once again achieved Level 3 Disability Confident Leader status, reaffirming our commitment to inclusion and accessibility.

As a Disability Confident Leader, we

• Promote accessibility and inclusion
• Ensure inclusive recruitment and development
• Share best practice across the industry
• Continue to lead the way in supporting disabled people at work.

Apply today and be part of a sustainably growing, physio-led organisation leading the way in MSK care across the UK.