First Contact Physiotherapist
Promni Health
ROMFORD, RM7 0XR
Salary
£42,000 to £56,500
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
14 September 2026
14 days left
Job description
We are looking to recruit a full-time First Contact Physiotherapist (37.5 hours per week) to join our established and experienced team. This is roleso...
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
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.
- 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)
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
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
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
14 August 2026
Last checked
18 August 2026
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