MSK Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist - First Contact

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust; Preston; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

SPA 10% of job plan

Job summary

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust invites applications for Band 7 Physiotherapist roles across the MSK pathway, split between Primary Care First Contact Practitioner work and MSK service clinical specialist duties. You will provide a high standard physiotherapy service to GP and consultant referred patients, and lead CPD initiatives.

You will triage referrals, manage your own caseload, and contribute to service development within a clinically led MSK pathway linking primary and secondary care.

Qualifications

• Qualified physiotherapist registered with HCPC.
• Experience in musculoskeletal (MSK) care and First Contact Practitioner models preferred.
• Proven ability to lead CPD and supervise staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-standard physiotherapy services for MSK referrals in appropriate settings.
• Conduct first contact assessments and early management for MSK conditions.
• Independently manage a clinical caseload and triage referrals with senior support.
• Provide clinical leadership and CPD for the team and colleagues.

Skills

MSK physiotherapy

Clinical assessment

Leadership

First Contact Practitioner

Education

Physiotherapist degree (HCPC registered)

Job description

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust invites applications for Band 7 Physiotherapist roles across the MSK pathway, split between Primary Care First Contact Practitioner work and MSK service clinical specialist duties. You will provide a high standard physiotherapy service to GP and consultant referred patients, and lead CPD initiatives.

You will triage referrals, manage your own caseload, and contribute to service development within a clinically led MSK pathway linking primary and secondary care.