MSK First Contact Physiotherapist – Independent Assessment

Partnering Health; Farnham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

PHL Group is seeking an MSK First Contact Practitioner (Level 1) to work within community GP settings. The role involves autonomous assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning and onward referral for MSK conditions, including complex presentations.

Responsibilities include independent assessment, making treatment plans, managing caseloads, providing MSK advice to patients and colleagues, and contributing to CPD and MDT training as part of a fast-paced private healthcare service in the Hampshire

Responsibilities

• Independently assess, diagnose and manage patients presenting with MSK conditions.
• Formulate individualised treatment and management plans using advanced clinical reasoning.
• Manage a designated caseload efficiently, prioritising clinical need.
• Provide specialist MSK advice to patients, carers, physiotherapy colleagues and GPs.
• Deliver both planned and spontaneous patient education to support understanding and engagement.
• Use advanced manual therapy skills, investigative techniques and analytical skills for complex cases.
• Coordinate referrals for diagnostics or secondary care services when required.
• Maintain accurate and legally compliant clinical records.
• Communicate effectively with patients and carers to maximise rehabilitation outcomes.
• Assess capacity, obtain consent and work within relevant legal and professional frameworks.
• Contribute to MDT training, teaching and clinical development where required.
• Participate in the organisations CPD programme.
• Represent the organisation at local, regional and national levels where appropriate.

Job description

PHL Group is seeking an MSK First Contact Practitioner (Level 1) to work within community GP settings. The role involves autonomous assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning and onward referral for MSK conditions, including complex presentations.

Responsibilities include independent assessment, making treatment plans, managing caseloads, providing MSK advice to patients and colleagues, and contributing to CPD and MDT training as part of a fast-paced private healthcare service in the Hampshire