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First Contact Physiotherapist

Promni Health
LONDON, SE20 8QA Posted 23 September 2026 Apply by 24 October 2026
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Salary for this role£42,000 – £56,500 a year
Health and Care route minimum£25,000 a year
Pay basisNational pay scales (NHS bands)

This occupation falls under the Health and Care Worker route. Salaries set by national pay scales (NHS bands) at or above the relevant band rate typically meet the occupation's requirement.

Closest occupation match: SOC 2221, Physiotherapists. Pay for this occupation is set by national pay scales (NHS bands), so no single Home Office going rate applies.

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Role description

Job summary

We are looking to recruit a part-time First Contact Physiotherapist (7.5 hours per week) to join our established and experienced team. The position is Friday-based and is ideal for an FCP looking to complement an existing role with additional hours in 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.

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

Who are we......

Promni Health is a fully managed clinical service provider delivering integrated, multidisciplinary services across primary care, community and neighbourhood NHS settings throughout England.

Our Vision

To be the UKs leading clinical service partner to the NHS by improving access to care, strengthening services and enabling clinical teams to thrive across primary care, community and neighbourhood health systems.

We partner with Integrated Care Boards (ICBs), Primary Care Networks (PCNs), GP federations and practices to reduce system pressure, improve access to care and strengthen local services through accountable, high-quality clinical delivery.

Our Mission

Our mission is to design, deliver and manage safe, effective clinical services that improve patient access, strengthen NHS capacity and support sustainable care across primary care, community and neighbourhood settings.

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://promnihealth.co.uk/senior-management-team/

Why join Promni:https://promnihealth.co.uk/why-join-promni/

Details

Date posted

23 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£42,000 to £56,500 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

E0149-26-0217

Job locations

The Park Practice

Oaks Park Medical Centre

17 Oakfield Road

LONDON

SE20 8QA

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Promni Health

Address

The Park Practice

Oaks Park Medical Centre

17 Oakfield Road

LONDON

SE20 8QA

United Kingdom


Employer's website

https://www.promnihealth.co.uk

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