First contact Physiotherapist

NHS; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a First Contact Practitioner Physiotherapist to join a dynamic team in Nottingham. This full-time role includes assessing and treating musculoskeletal conditions, requiring a strong commitment to high-quality care and clinical excellence. The position offers a competitive salary range and benefits, as well as opportunities for professional development and multi-disciplinary collaboration.

Benefits

NHS Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave (35 days pro rata)

Access to training and education opportunities

Flexible work-life balance

Cycle to work scheme

Free parking across many sites

Qualifications

• Experience as an MSK practitioner in physiotherapy is required.
• Must have HCPC registration and relevant CPD.
• Ability to work independently and manage complex cases.

Responsibilities

• Provide independent physiotherapy assessments and treatment plans for MSK issues.
• Communicate effectively with patients and healthcare personnel.
• Ensure clinical notes are maintained according to standards.

Skills

Autonomy

Clinical assessment

Communication

Education

HCPC professional registration

CPD evidence

Job description

Job Summary

ABOUT THE ROLE

We have an exciting opportunity for a First Contact Practitioner Physiotherapist (FCP) to join our dynamic team. We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic about providing high quality care.

PICS has a Clinical MSK FCP Lead in post to ensuring its FCPs are fulfilling the requirements of the NHS England FCP Roadmap. We are committed to further the development of FCPs as specialist MSK professionals in primary care.

Main duties of the job

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• To work as an autonomous specialist MSK practitioner in providing and delivering musculoskeletal physiotherapy assessments and treatment plans
• To act independently to assess, analyse and provide a clinical diagnosis for individual patients, including those presenting with complex conditions, to determine their need for further MSK or non-MSK intervention. This should involve an understanding of when to refer to other services such as diagnostics, pathology, T&O, medication reviews, pain management, rheumatology, community physiotherapy and injection therapy
• Write contemporaneous clinical notes using SystmOne, Arden's Templates and provide advice and support with additional electronic software (e.g. PhysioTec, AccuRx etc)in line with professional standards
  
  

About Us

PICS is the employer for this role. We collaborate with patients and partners to design and deliver clinically robust health and social care solution through Community Services, Out of Hospital Services, GP Practices, and Primary Care Networks. Find out more about us: http://picsnhs.org.uk/.

Benefits Of Working For PICS

We offer a comprehensive package which includes:

• NHS Pension 2015 Scheme (subject to eligibility)
• Alternative government-based scheme (subject to eligibility)
• Generous annual leave entitlement which references NHS Agenda for Change and recognises previous NHS service, starting 35 days pro rata (inc bank holidays)
• Competitive leave entitlement that includes maternity, paternity and adoption leave, study leave allowance, and sickness provisions
• Access to education and training opportunities, depending on your role (CPPE Pharmacy, NHS England Roadmap for First Contact Practitioners, apprenticeship schemes, support professional development)
• Working in a multi-disciplinary team with support from a wide variety of professionals
• A flexible approach to a work-life balance
• Cycle to work scheme (subject to eligibility)
• Access to Blue Light Card scheme
• All staff events and conferences
• Staff engagement (Wellbeing Group, EDI Network, Staff Focus group)
• Free parking across many sites
• Personalised induction into the company and job role
  
  

Details

Date posted

15 July 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience £46,148 - £52,809 pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

18 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

E0220-25-0008MN

Job locations

Mansfield North PCN

Nottingham

NG18 8BL

Job Description

Job responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• To work as an autonomous specialist MSK practitioner in providing and delivering musculoskeletal physiotherapy assessments and treatment plans
• To act independently to assess, analyse and provide a clinical diagnosis for individual patients, including those presenting with complex conditions, to determine their need for further MSK or non-MSK intervention. This should involve an understanding of when to refer to other services such as diagnostics, pathology, T&O, medication reviews, pain management, rheumatology, community physiotherapy and injection therapy
• Write contemporaneous clinical notes using SystmOne, Arden's Templates and provide advice and support with additional electronic software (e.g. PhysioTec, AccuRx etc)in line with professional standards
• Fulfil mandatory training and those additional training requirements as demanded for the role
• To understand each patients needs and expectations, and irrespective of their backgrounds and/or beliefs, to provide them with the quality of service to the standards the company expects
• To demonstrate excellence in report writing, and evidence an ability to complete reports autonomously without the need for further support
• To attend regular relevant courses both internally and externally, as well as keeping an up-to-date file of your CPD achievements, in line with CSP and HCPC guidelines. This is to be presented annually as part of the appraisal process
• To identify and manage any risks to quality, such as workload, communication, and team working, with the support of your line manager and clinical mentor, and to advise on any issues regarding service delivery
• To work as part of a team and liaise with other physiotherapists internally to ensure delivery of clinically effective care.
• To communicate effectively with all stakeholders (including patients, clinical colleagues, administrative colleagues, receptionists, and external healthcare professionals etc) on challenging matters and in challenging situations in line with PICS Ltd & PCN procedures. Ensuring effective patient management, and working in collaboration with and/or referring to NHS colleagues in hospital and community settings
• To fully understand the wider MSK service and local MSK pathways: across primary care, secondary care, and the voluntary sector, including in depth knowledge of referral criteria and scope of services
• To take an active role in engaging with external fellow physiotherapy professionals, working to promote PICS Ltd as a leading healthcare organisation, being aware of the referral pathways and actively suggesting and engaging with initiatives to help the business improve patient care
  
  

Job description

Job responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• To work as an autonomous specialist MSK practitioner in providing and delivering musculoskeletal physiotherapy assessments and treatment plans
• To act independently to assess, analyse and provide a clinical diagnosis for individual patients, including those presenting with complex conditions, to determine their need for further MSK or non-MSK intervention. This should involve an understanding of when to refer to other services such as diagnostics, pathology, T&O, medication reviews, pain management, rheumatology, community physiotherapy and injection therapy
• Write contemporaneous clinical notes using SystmOne, Arden's Templates and provide advice and support with additional electronic software (e.g. PhysioTec, AccuRx etc)in line with professional standards
• Fulfil mandatory training and those additional training requirements as demanded for the role
• To understand each patients needs and expectations, and irrespective of their backgrounds and/or beliefs, to provide them with the quality of service to the standards the company expects
• To demonstrate excellence in report writing, and evidence an ability to complete reports autonomously without the need for further support
• To attend regular relevant courses both internally and externally, as well as keeping an up-to-date file of your CPD achievements, in line with CSP and HCPC guidelines. This is to be presented annually as part of the appraisal process
• To identify and manage any risks to quality, such as workload, communication, and team working, with the support of your line manager and clinical mentor, and to advise on any issues regarding service delivery
• To work as part of a team and liaise with other physiotherapists internally to ensure delivery of clinically effective care.
• To communicate effectively with all stakeholders (including patients, clinical colleagues, administrative colleagues, receptionists, and external healthcare professionals etc) on challenging matters and in challenging situations in line with PICS Ltd & PCN procedures. Ensuring effective patient management, and working in collaboration with and/or referring to NHS colleagues in hospital and community settings
• To fully understand the wider MSK service and local MSK pathways: across primary care, secondary care, and the voluntary sector, including in depth knowledge of referral criteria and scope of services
• To take an active role in engaging with external fellow physiotherapy professionals, working to promote PICS Ltd as a leading healthcare organisation, being aware of the referral pathways and actively suggesting and engaging with initiatives to help the business improve patient care
  
  

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Please provide detailed information of how you feel that your experience is suitable for this role; please provide examples to support your application referring to the job description and person specification for guidance.
  
  

Qualifications

Essential

• Please provide details of your CPD, using examples where necessary.
• Please provide your registration number of your HCPC professional registration.
  
  

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Please provide details for why you would be a great fit for this role and why you have decided to apply.
  
  

Knowledge and skills

Essential

• Please provide detailed information of how you feel that your knowledge and skills are suitable for this role; please provide examples to support your application referring to the job description and person specification for guidance.
  
  

Person Specification

Essential

• Please provide detailed information of how you feel that your knowledge and skills are suitable for this role; please provide examples to support your application referring to the job description and person specification for guidance.
  
  

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Primary Integrated Community Services

Address

Mansfield North PCN

Nottingham

NG18 8BL

Employer's website

http://picsnhs.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Primary Integrated Community Services

Address

Mansfield North PCN

Nottingham

NG18 8BL

Employer's website

http://picsnhs.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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