First Contact Physiotherapist

Promni Health; Romford, Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

12.5+ days protected CPD time

Fully funded Injection Therapy and IP

25 days annual leave + BH

EV Salary Sacrifice

Cycle2Work

Friendly team culture

Job summary

Promni Health is hiring a part-time First Contact Physiotherapist to join GP practice-based MDTs in England. The 18.75-hour week involves on-site work with autonomy and clinical support.

You will assess and manage MSK patients, develop self-management plans, and work with GPs and nurses to deliver integrated care. Opportunities include injection therapy and Independent Prescribing, with protected CPD time.

Qualifications

• HCPC and CSP registration is required.
• Minimum 5 years postgraduate clinical experience.
• Minimum 3 years MSK clinical experience.
• Understanding of the HEE Roadmap to Practice and MSK Core Capabilities Framework.
• Active CPD portfolio aligned to four pillars of advanced practice.

Responsibilities

• Independently assess, diagnose, and manage MSK presentations, including complex cases.
• Request investigations (imaging, blood tests) and make appropriate referrals.
• Create tailored self-management plans to support behavioural change and recovery.
• Use full scope of practice including prescribing and injection therapy where qualified.
• Record utilisation data daily and collect PSQs.
• Work in GP-based MDT with practice staff.

Skills

HCPC and CSP registered Physiotherapy

Postgraduate MSK experience

GP practice experience

EMIS or SystmOne experience

Injection therapy and Independent Pres

Education

Degree in Physiotherapy

HEE Roadmap Stage 1/2 knowledge

Tools

EMIS or SystmOne

Job description

Were looking for an experienced part-time First Contact Physiotherapist (FCP), working 18.75 hours per week, to join our established and supportive team.

Working days and hours:

• Monday: 8:00am-6:00pm
• Thursday: 8:00am-5:30pm

A great opportunity to join an experienced team while maintaining a part-time working pattern.

As a First ContactPhysiotherapist, you will work on-site in GP practices as part of a dynamicmultidisciplinary team. You will assess, diagnose, and manage MSK patients at thefirst point of contact - with full autonomy and clinical support.

You will be embedded in your practice(s), working closely with GPs,receptionists, nurses, and other MDT colleagues to deliver integrated,personalised patient care.

You will have the opportunity touse or develop advanced skills, including injection therapy and independentprescribing, supported by protected CPD time and structured supervision.

Are you ready to transform MSKcare at the frontline of Primary Care?

Do you want to:

• Work for the only MSKorganisation in the UK certified as a Great Place to Work?
• Receive 12.5+ days per year ofprotected CPD and supervision time?
• Have funded trainingopportunities, including injection therapy and independent prescribing?
• Be part of a fast-growing,award-winning clinical organisation that puts people first?

Please note that the postcode listed in the advert is for reference only. This PCN operates across multiple GP practices within the area.

Main duties of the job

Clinical Practice

• Independently assess, diagnose, and manage MSK presentations, including complex cases
• Request investigations (e.g. imaging, blood tests) and make appropriate referrals
• Develop tailored self-management plans to support behavioural change and recovery
• Utilize full scope of practice, including prescribing and injection therapy (if qualified)
• Maintain daily utilisation records and collect Patient Satisfaction Questionnaires (PSQs)
• Work within a GP-based MDT, fostering strong relationships with practice staff
• Educate colleagues on MSK triage pathways and provide informal guidance
• Support clinical audits and service improvement initiatives
• Help shape and refine local MSK care pathways
• Participate in supervision and peer reflection sessions
• Continue development aligned with the HEE Roadmap to Practice
• Contribute to clinical governance and mentoring where appropriate

About us

Who are we......

Promni Health is a fully managed clinical service provider delivering integrated, multidisciplinary services across primary care, community and neighbourhood NHS settings throughout England.

Our Vision

To be the UKs leading clinical service partner to the NHS by improving access to care, strengthening services and enabling clinical teams to thrive across primary care, community and neighbourhood health systems.

We partner with Integrated Care Boards (ICBs), Primary Care Networks (PCNs), GP federations and practices to reduce system pressure, improve access to care and strengthen local services through accountable, high-quality clinical delivery.

Our Mission

Our mission is to design, deliver and manage safe, effective clinical services that improve patient access, strengthen NHS capacity and support sustainable care across primary care, community and neighbourhood settings.

Certified Great Place to Work Read what our team says here: https://www.greatplacetowork.co.uk/certified-company/1574534

Meet our leadership team here: https://promnihealth.co.uk/senior-management-team/

Job responsibilities

What You Will Do

Clinical Practice

• Independently assess, diagnose, and manage MSK presentations, including complex cases.
• Request investigations such as imaging and blood tests, and make appropriate referrals.
• Create tailored selfmanagement plans that support behavioural change and longterm recovery.
• Use your full scope of practice, including prescribing and injection therapy (where qualified).
• Record utilisation data daily and collect Patient Satisfaction Questionnaires (PSQs).
• Work as part of a GPbased MDT and build strong, positive relationships with practice staff.
• Educate colleagues on MSK triage pathways and provide informal clinical guidance.
• Support clinical audits and contribute to service improvement initiatives.
• Help shape and refine local MSK care pathways.
• Participate in supervision and peerreflection sessions.
• Continue progressing against the HEE Roadmap to Practice.
• Contribute to clinical governance and mentoring where appropriate.

What Were Looking For

• HCPC and CSP registered Physiotherapist.
• Minimum 5 years postgraduate 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.
• Prior FCP or MSK triage experience (NHS or private sector).
• Experience working in GP practices.
• Experience using EMIS or SystmOne.
• Qualified in injection therapy and/or Independent Prescribing.

Key Skills

• Confident, friendly, and collaborative, with the ability to integrate smoothly into GP practice teams.
• Able to build strong working relationships with GPs, reception teams, nurses, and MDT colleagues.
• Excellent communication and clinical reasoning skills.
• Calm, resilient, and proactive in a fastpaced and evolving healthcare environment.
• Comfortable using digital tools and modern clinical systems.
• Committed to high standards of ethical, professional, and patientcentred care.

What We Offer

• 12.5+ days protected CPD time annually.
• Fully funded training in Injection Therapy and Independent Prescribing.
• 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays (rising to 33 with service).
• Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme.
• Cycle2Work and TechScheme salary sacrifice options.
• A friendly, inclusive, and supportive team culture.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Primary Care Physio welcomes applications from all backgrounds and is committed to fair and inclusive recruitment. We are happy to provide reasonable adjustments and support throughout the recruitment process. If you require assistance due to a disability or longterm health condition, please contact [e-mail].

This supports:

• Equality Act 2010 (reasonable adjustments duty)
• NHS People Promise (Belonging, Compassionate and Inclusive)

Person Specification

Qualifications

• - HCPC and CSP registered Physiotherapist
• - A degree in Physiotherapy
• - Completion of some level 7 MSc learning (HEE Roadmap Stage 1 & 2)
• - Qualified independent prescriber
• - Qualified injection therapist

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 4 pillars of advanced practice
• - Where possible, reasonable adjustments will be considered to enable applicants to meet the requirements of the role.
• - Prior FCP or MSK triage experience (private or NHS)
• - Experience working in GP practices
• - Experience using EMIS or SystmOne

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.