First Contact Physiotherapist: Primary Care MSK Specialist

The Methodist Church in Britain; England; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Downing Drive Surgery is seeking a First Contact Physiotherapist to join its multidisciplinary GP practice team. You will assess, diagnose and manage musculoskeletal conditions with autonomous decision-making and a strong emphasis on self-management and rehabilitation.

HCPC registration is required, with First Contact Practitioner credentials either completed or in progress. The role may include occasional evening clinics and will involve recording in SystmOne and contributing to audit, service

Qualifications

• HCPC registration
• First Contact Practitioner credentials in progress or completed
• Experience in musculoskeletal physiotherapy
• Eligibility to work in the UK

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose and manage acute, chronic and complex musculoskeletal conditions, identifying red flags
• Make autonomous clinical decisions using advanced clinical reasoning
• Formulate treatment plans and guide patients through appropriate treatment pathways
• Request and interpret investigations within scope of practice
• Refer patients to community, secondary care and specialist services where clinically appropriate
• Support self-management, rehabilitation and lifestyle advice
• Work collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team to support integrated care
• Maintain accurate, contemporaneous clinical records on SystmOne
• Contribute to audit, quality improvement, service evaluation and clinical governance
• Act as a source of specialist musculoskeletal knowledge for colleagues and give informal clinical support
• Help reduce unnecessary referrals, investigations and repeat appointments
• Prioritise workload within a busy primary care environment

Skills

MSK assessment

Clinical reasoning

Autonomous practice

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Physiotherapy

First Contact Practitioner Roadmap to Practice prerequisites

Tools

SystmOne

Job description

Downing Drive Surgery is seeking a First Contact Physiotherapist to join its multidisciplinary GP practice team. You will assess, diagnose and manage musculoskeletal conditions with autonomous decision-making and a strong emphasis on self-management and rehabilitation.

HCPC registration is required, with First Contact Practitioner credentials either completed or in progress. The role may include occasional evening clinics and will involve recording in SystmOne and contributing to audit, service