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Operose Health Ltd; Aldgate; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

CPD/study leave

Cycle to work

Travel season ticket loans

Discount cards

Wellbeing services

Job summary

Operose Health Ltd is seeking an experienced PCN First Contact Physiotherapist to join a GP practice. You will assess, diagnose and manage musculoskeletal conditions, enabling patients to access appropriate care promptly and delivering patient-centred treatment.

The role requires strong MSK skills, clinical reasoning and experience in primary care settings, with support for continued professional development and flexible working within a 37.5 hour week.

Qualifications

• BSc/MSc in Physiotherapy or equivalent recognised qualification.
• Current HCPC registration; evidence of CPD.
• Postgraduate MSK, advanced practice or primary care qualification.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert assessment, diagnosis and management of MSK conditions.
• Support self-management and rehabilitation; improve access and outcomes for patients.

Skills

MSK assessment

Clinical reasoning

Autonomous practice

Communication skills

Education

BSc/MSc Physiotherapy

HCPC registration

CPD evidence

Tools

Primary care systems

Electronic records

Job description

Job title: PCN First Contact Physiotherapist

Location:

Location:

Goodman's Field Medical Practice

Up to £55,000 depending on experience

Hours:

37.5 (Monday to Friday 09:00 - 17:00)

Help us to deliver great primary care by improving access, outcomes and patient experience.

At Operose Health, we delivery local primary care, at scale. It is our purpose to improve access, outcomes and patient experience. Our colleagues live our values and our empowered to be the best they can be for our patients, and each other – because we CARE.

Caring

We listen and through compassion, understanding and a willingness to keep an open mind, we support and empower people to have a healthier future.

Ambitious

Through determination and our passion for transforming the patient experience, we continue to redefine and revolutionise the future of primary care.

Resourceful

Creative, agile, with a devotion for lifelong learning, we go above and beyond to improve the quality of our services.

We strive to do the best we can do and be the best we can be for our patients, employees and NHS partners.

Main Responsibilities:

As a valued member of the Operose Health team, your key duties will include:

• We are looking for an experienced and motivated First Contact Physiotherapist to join our GP practice team. The successful candidate will provide expert assessment, diagnosis and management of patients with musculoskeletal conditions, helping patients access the right care at the right time. You will work closely with our clinical team to provide high-quality, patient-centred care, support self-management and rehabilitation, and contribute to improving access and outcomes for our patients.ion.

Ideal Candidate:

What we look for in new colleagues:

Criteria

Qualifications and registration

BSc/MSc in Physiotherapy or equivalent recognised qualification; current HCPC registration; evidence of relevant CPD.

Relevant postgraduate MSK, advanced practice or primary care qualification.

Clinical experience

Relevant post-registration physiotherapy experience, including autonomous MSK assessment and management.

Experience in primary care, an FCP service or advanced practice.

Clinical capability

Able to assess, clinically reason, diagnose and manage a broad range of MSK presentations; recognise red flags and refer appropriately.

Experience requesting or interpreting investigations within scope and local pathways.

Communication and inclusion

Excellent verbal and written communication; able to explain risk and options clearly and adapt to individual communication needs.

Experience of patient education, coaching or teaching colleagues.

Teamwork and leadership

Works effectively across professional boundaries; seeks advice appropriately and contributes constructively to team learning.

Experience working across PCN, community or secondary-care pathways.

Digital and records

Confident using electronic clinical records and standard digital systems; produces accurate, timely documentation.

Experience with primary care clinical systems and service data.

Quality and improvement

Committed to evidence-based practice, audit, learning from incidents and continuous improvement.

Experience contributing to quality improvement, clinical audit or service redesign.

Personal approach

Professional, organised, reliable, proactive and able to work independently while remaining accountable and open to challenge.

Evidence of role-modelling organisational values and supporting others.

Package Description:

How we’ll support you:

• Annual salary of up to £55,000 depending on qualifications and experience.
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays pro rata.
• Support to gain independent prescribing qualification.
• 1 weeks paid CPD/study leave pro rata per year as well as in house CPD training sessions tailored to meet your needs.
• Access to our bespoke learning management system.
• The benefits of working with an at scale provider of primary care means that we lots of opportunities for our colleagues to specialise and develop.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Travel season ticket loans
• Discount cards.
• Employee wellbeing services including free yoga videos and employee wellbeing app.