MSK First-Contact Physiotherapist – Advanced Practice

The Wyre Forest Health Partnership; Larkhill; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS pension

Job summary

The Wyre Forest Health Partnership invites applications for an Extended Scope First Contact Physiotherapist Practitioner. The role delivers autonomous MSK assessment and treatment across five sites, advising on care pathways and ensuring access to services.

Joint injections training is available and NHS pension benefits apply. Applicants must hold current UK registration as a Physiotherapist, with enhanced MSK skills and a track record in primary care.

Qualifications

• Current UK professional registration as a Physiotherapist.
• Enhanced MSK skills to act as first point of contact for MSK patients.
• Experience in Primary Care in a similar role is desirable.
• Willingness to train to become an injection therapist.
• Ability to work autonomously across Partnership sites.

Responsibilities

• Provide highly specialised MSK assessment and treatment across Partnership sites.
• Triage and manage complex patients with onward referrals.
• Lead clinical practice, teaching and mentoring within the team.
• Contribute to service development and new ways of working in MSK care.
• Deliver evidence-based care aligned with CSP/NICE guidelines.

Skills

Joint injections

MSK assessment

Autonomous practice

UK professional registration

MSK pathway knowledge

Job description

The Wyre Forest Health Partnership invites applications for an Extended Scope First Contact Physiotherapist Practitioner. The role delivers autonomous MSK assessment and treatment across five sites, advising on care pathways and ensuring access to services.

Joint injections training is available and NHS pension benefits apply. Applicants must hold current UK registration as a Physiotherapist, with enhanced MSK skills and a track record in primary care.