First Contact Physiotherapist

• 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)

• 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

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

• 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).

• 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.

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

• 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.

• 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.

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

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.