First Contact Physiotherapist

Job summary
We are looking to recruit a part-time First Contact Physiotherapist (18.75 hours per week) to join our established and experienced team.

Working pattern:

• Monday: 08:30-16:30 or 09:00-17:00
• Tuesday: 08:30-16:30 or 09:00-17:00
• Wednesday: 08:30-11:45

This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive team and deliver high-quality musculoskeletal care within Primary Care.

As a First Contact Physiotherapist, you will work on-site in GP practices as part of a dynamic multidisciplinary team. You will assess, diagnose, and manage MSK patients at the first point of contact - with full autonomy and clinical support.

This is not a hybrid or remote position. You will be embedded in your practice(s), working closely with GPs, receptionists, nurses, and other MDT colleagues to deliver integrated, personalised patient care.

You will have the opportunity to use or develop advanced skills, including injection therapy and independent prescribing, supported by protected CPD time and structured supervision.

Are you ready to transform MSK care at the frontline of Primary Care?

Do you want to:

• Work for the only MSK organisation in the UK certified as a Great Place to Work?
• Receive 12.5+ days per year of protected CPD and supervision time?
• Have funded training opportunities, including injection therapy and independent prescribing?
• Be part of a fast-growing, award-winning clinical organisation that puts people first?

Main duties of the job

Clinical Practice

• Independently assess, diagnose, and manage MSK presentations, including complex cases
• Request investigations (e.g. imaging, blood tests) and make appropriate referrals
• Develop tailored self-management plans to support behavioural change and recovery
• Utilize full scope of practice, including prescribing and injection therapy (if qualified)
• Maintain daily utilisation records and collect Patient Satisfaction Questionnaires (PSQs)

Collaboration & Development

• Work within a GP-based MDT, fostering strong relationships with practice staff
• Educate colleagues on MSK triage pathways and provide informal guidance
• Support clinical audits and service improvement initiatives
• Help shape and refine local MSK care pathways

Leadership & Learning

• Participate in supervision and peer reflection sessions
• Continue development aligned with the HEE Roadmap to Practice
• Contribute to clinical governance and mentoring where appropriate

About us

Leading the Way in FCP Services Across the UK

Primary Care Physio is the UKs largest independent specialist provider of First Contact Practitioner FCP services dedicated to supporting NHS Primary Care Networks PCNs Since our founding in two thousand and twenty we have rapidly expanded to

Deliver over one million patient consultations annually
Support more than two hundred PCNs and one thousand plus GP practices
Serve a population of over nine million patients
Employ nearly four hundred FCPs and Advanced Practitioners across physiotherapy podiatry and occupational therapy
LaingBuisson two thousand and twenty three winner Best in Primary Care and Diagnostics

Certified Great Place to Work Read what our team says here https://www.greatplacetowork.co.uk/certified-company/1574534

Meet our leadership team here https://primarycarephysio.co.uk/pages/management-team

Details

Date posted
01 September 2026

Pay scheme
Other

Salary
£42,000 to £56,500 a year

Contract
Permanent

Working pattern
Part-time

Reference number
E0149-26-0206

Job locations
Westbury Medical Centre
205 Westbury Avenue
LONDON
N22 6RX
United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

What You Will Do

Clinical Practice

• Independently assess, diagnose, and manage MSK presentations, including complex cases.
• Request investigations such as imaging and blood tests, and make appropriate referrals.
• Create tailored selfmanagement plans that support behavioural change and longterm recovery.
• Use your full scope of practice, including prescribing and injection therapy (where qualified).
• Record utilisation data daily and collect Patient Satisfaction Questionnaires (PSQs).

Collaboration & Development

• Work as part of a GPbased MDT and build strong, positive relationships with practice staff.
• Educate colleagues on MSK triage pathways and provide informal clinical guidance.
• Support clinical audits and contribute to service improvement initiatives.
• Help shape and refine local MSK care pathways.

Leadership & Learning

• Participate in supervision and peerreflection sessions.
• Continue progressing against the HEE Roadmap to Practice.
• Contribute to clinical governance and mentoring where appropriate.

What Were Looking For

Essential

• HCPC and CSP registered Physiotherapist.
• Minimum 5 years postgraduate clinical experience.
• Minimum 3 years MSK clinical experience.
• Understanding of the HEE Roadmap to Practice and the MSK Core Capabilities Framework.
• Active CPD portfolio aligned to the four pillars of advanced practice.

Desirable

• MSc Level 7 modules.
• Prior FCP or MSK triage experience (NHS or private sector).
• Experience working in GP practices.
• Experience using EMIS or SystmOne.
• Qualified in injection therapy and/or Independent Prescribing.

Key Skills

• Confident, friendly, and collaborative, with the ability to integrate smoothly into GP practice teams.
• Able to build strong working relationships with GPs, reception teams, nurses, and MDT colleagues.
• Excellent communication and clinical reasoning skills.
• Calm, resilient, and proactive in a fastpaced and evolving healthcare environment.
• Comfortable using digital tools and modern clinical systems.
• Committed to high standards of ethical, professional, and patientcentred care.

What We Offer

• 12.5+ days protected CPD time annually.
• Fully funded training in Injection Therapy and Independent Prescribing.
• 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays (rising to 33 with service).
• Enhanced sick pay scheme.
• Corporate private healthcare cash plan via Medicash.
• Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme.
• Cycle2Work and TechScheme salary sacrifice options.
• Flexible workplace pension.
• Referafriend bonus scheme.
• A friendly, inclusive, and supportive team culture.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Primary Care Physio welcomes applications from all backgrounds and is committed to fair and inclusive recruitment. We are happy to provide reasonable adjustments and support throughout the recruitment process. If you require assistance due to a disability or longterm health condition, please contact primarycarefcp.talent@nhs.net.

This supports:

• Equality Act 2010 (reasonable adjustments duty)
• NHS People Promise (Belonging, Compassionate and Inclusive)
• CQC WellLed domain (inclusive culture, fair treatment)

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• HCPC and CSP registered Physiotherapist
• A degree in Physiotherapy

Desirable

• Completion of some level 7 MSc learning (HEE Roadmap Stage 1 & 2)
• Qualified independent prescriber
• Qualified injection therapist

Experience

Essential

• Minimum 5 years post-graduate clinical experience
• Minimum 3 years MSK clinical experience
• Understanding of the HEE Roadmap to Practice and the MSK Core Capabilities Framework
• Active CPD portfolio aligned to the 4 pillars of advanced practice
• Where possible, reasonable adjustments will be considered to enable applicants to meet the requirements of the role.

Desirable

• Prior FCP or MSK triage experience (private or NHS)
• Experience working in GP practices
• Experience using EMIS or SystmOne

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Primary Care Physio welcomes applications from all backgrounds and is committed to fair and inclusive recruitment. We are happy to provide reasonable adjustments and support throughout the recruitment process. If you require assistance due to a disability or longterm health condition, please contact primarycarefcp.talent@nhs.net.