Senior First Contact Physiotherapist — MSK Specialist

Merchiston Surgery; Swindon; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Merchiston Surgery in Swindon is actively seeking an experienced First Contact Physiotherapist to join our multidisciplinary team. This autonomous MSK role places you as the first point of contact for patients with undiagnosed symptoms, enabling efficient assessment, diagnosis and management without GP referral.

You will collaborate with GPs and external services, employing advanced clinical reasoning and shared decision-making to improve outcomes, reduce unnecessary referrals, and support

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level physiotherapist with current HCPC registration and a degree in Physiotherapy.
• Post-graduate training to Masters level or equivalent is desirable.
• Experience in advanced MSK assessment and management is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide autonomous, advanced MSK assessment and management for adults.
• Identify red flags and escalate urgent cases per local pathways.
• Develop personalised, evidence-based management plans.

Skills

Advanced MSK assessment

Clinical reasoning

Shared decision-making

Autonomous practice

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Physiotherapy

HCPC Registration

Masters level training

Job description

Merchiston Surgery in Swindon is actively seeking an experienced First Contact Physiotherapist to join our multidisciplinary team. This autonomous MSK role places you as the first point of contact for patients with undiagnosed symptoms, enabling efficient assessment, diagnosis and management without GP referral.

You will collaborate with GPs and external services, employing advanced clinical reasoning and shared decision-making to improve outcomes, reduce unnecessary referrals, and support