First Contact Physiotherapist

About the Company

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 2020 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.

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About the Role

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?

Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

If you're an experienced physiotherapist looking to develop your career in a supportive, forward-thinking team - this could be your next move.

Required Skills

• Experience in MSK physiotherapy
• Ability to work autonomously
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Preferred Skills

• Experience with injection therapy and independent prescribing
• Familiarity with clinical governance

Pay range and compensation package

12.5+ days per year of protected CPD and supervision time. Funded training opportunities, including injection therapy and independent prescribing.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to diversity and inclusivity in our workplace.