Senior MSK FCP Physiotherapist – Primary Care (Band 7)

Leicestershire Partnership Trust; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust is seeking a Band 7 MSK Physiotherapist to join the Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland FCP Service on a 12-month fixed-term contract within the Carillon Primary Care Network. The role focuses on advanced MSK assessment and management as a First Contact Practitioner in Primary Care.

You will work with GPs and a multidisciplinary team, deliver self-management programmes, interpret investigations, and develop your clinical leadership with supervision and peer

Qualifications

• MSK experience with expert clinical assessment.
• FCP accreditation desirable but not essential.
• Excellent communication and team-working skills.
• Flexible working patterns with both full-time and part-time options.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert clinical assessment and management for undifferentiated MSK conditions in a GP setting.
• Request and interpret investigations (e.g., X-rays, blood tests) to support diagnosis and treatment decisions.
• Deliver supported self-management programmes promoting behavioural change and physical activity.
• Collaborate closely with GPs and other health professionals to deliver high-quality MSK care.
• Support the Operational Lead in the development and delivery of an effective First Contact Practitioner Service.

Skills

MSK Physiotherapy

FCP Experience

Job description

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust is seeking a Band 7 MSK Physiotherapist to join the Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland FCP Service on a 12-month fixed-term contract within the Carillon Primary Care Network. The role focuses on advanced MSK assessment and management as a First Contact Practitioner in Primary Care.

You will work with GPs and a multidisciplinary team, deliver self-management programmes, interpret investigations, and develop your clinical leadership with supervision and peer