First Contact Practitioner/Physiotherapist

• Expert face-to-face assessment
• Diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation for patients presenting with MSK and other appropriate conditions
• Working autonomously within your professional scope of practice, you will support patients to self-manage their conditions, reduce unnecessary referrals and improve access to specialist MSK care

• Access to continuing professional development and clinical supervision.
• NHS pension scheme.
• Reimbursement of travel expenses in accordance with organisational policy.
• Enhanced DBS clearance required.
• Right-to-work documentation required before employment.
• Previous applicants need not apply

Essential

• BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy or equivalent recognised qualification
• Master's degree or equivalent specialist knowledge, skills and experience
• Demonstrable Level 7 capability in MSK assessment, diagnosis and treatment
• HEE-recognised First Contact Practitioner (FCP) status
• Current HCPC registration
• Eligibility for Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) membership
• Significant experience managing musculoskeletal caseloads independently
• Ability to prioritise and manage a diverse clinical workload
• Experience using SystmOne or similar electronic patient record systems
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills
• Right to work in the UK. Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this role

Desirable

• Previous experience working in primary care
• Experience delivering remote consultations (telephone consultations)
• Evidence of service development, audit or quality improvement work
• Experience working across multiple clinical sites
• Leadership, supervision or mentoring experience
• Independent prescribing qualification, or willingness to work towards one