First Contact Practitioner

Circle Health; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Basingstoke is looking for a Full-time Physiotherapist to deliver advanced assessment and management of musculoskeletal conditions. This role involves participating in referral triage, clinical supervision, and ongoing development of MSK services. The ideal candidate will be HCPC-registered with significant experience in MSK, excellent communication skills, and an understanding of NHS frameworks. Salary is competitive, offering up to £54,000 per year with various benefits including holiday and healthcare schemes.

Benefits

25 days holiday, increasing to 30

Private Pension Scheme

Private Healthcare Scheme

Friends & Family Hospital Discounts

Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay

Non-contributory life insurance

Access to staff engagement hub and discounts

Wellbeing resources and tools

Qualifications

• Significant post-registration experience in MSK.
• Experience working autonomously in a primary care or GP setting.
• Understanding of NHS frameworks and MSK pathways.

Responsibilities

• Participate in cross-discipline referral triage and care navigation.
• Deliver advanced assessment and management of musculoskeletal conditions.
• Engage in in-service training, clinical supervision, and peer review.
• Support the development of MSK pathways and technology.

Skills

Advanced assessment skills

Clinical reasoning

Communication skills

Patient education skills

Education

HCPC registered Physiotherapist

Job description

Overview

Practice Physiotherapists (APPs), GPs, MSK Podiatrists, and other clinicians as part of the integrated MSK service. Participate in cross‑discipline referral triage and contribute to care navigation, ensuring patients are seen by the right professional, in the right setting, at the right time. Contribute to ongoing development and innovation within the MSK service, including pathway development and use of technology to enhance access and outcomes. Actively engage in in‑service training (IST), clinical supervision, and peer review processes to maintain and improve service quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in cross‑discipline referral triage and care navigation.
• Deliver advanced assessment and management of musculoskeletal conditions.
• Engage in in‑service training, clinical supervision and peer review.
• Support the development and innovation of MSK pathways and technology.
• Include additional responsibilities for the First Contact Practitioner as described below.

Qualifications & Experience

• HCPC‑registered Physiotherapist with significant post‑registration experience in MSK.
• Demonstrated competence in advanced assessment and management of MSK conditions.
• Experience working autonomously in a primary care, GP or extended scope setting.
• Excellent communication, clinical reasoning and patient education skills.
• Understanding of current NHS frameworks, MSK pathways and population health strategies.
• Minimum 7 years dedicated musculoskeletal clinical experience, with prior NHS experience.
• Successfully completed Stage 1 of the FCP Road Map to Practice and, desirably, currently enrolled in Stage 2.

Salary & Benefits

• 25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service.
• Private Pension Scheme.
• Private Healthcare Scheme for treatment at our hospitals, covering pre‑existing medical conditions.
• Friends & Family Hospital Discounts.
• Family‑friendly policies, including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay.
• Non‑contributory life insurance.
• Staff engagement hub with access to discounts and extensive rewards and voluntary benefits.
• Access to resources, tools and services to support your wellbeing.
• Employee recognition.

First Contact Practitioner – Circle Integrated Care, North Hampshire

Position: Full‑time, 37.5 hours per week (flexible shift pattern). Salary: Up to £54,000.00 per year (depending on level of experience, training and qualification).

Responsibilities include:

• Undertake comprehensive MSK assessments of routine and complex patients in a primary care setting, using advanced clinical reasoning and evidence‑based practice.
• Formulate accurate diagnoses, management plans and prognoses, and initiate appropriate interventions including self‑management strategies.
• Work alongside Advanced programmes and industry‑leading training and development opportunities.

Circle Health Group Commitment

We are committed to creating a diverse workforce offering inclusive opportunities for all our colleagues. Our principles and values guide our colleagues to be self‑less, compassionate, committed, collaborative, brave, agile, tenacious and creative, and are at the core of our purpose and culture.