Job summary
We are looking for an experienced and highly skilled MSK Physiotherapist to join our GP Practice as a First Contact Practitioner (FCP). This is an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of primary care, providing expert assessment, diagnosis, and management of musculoskeletal conditions.
You will play a key role in improving patient access, reducing GP workload, and delivering high-quality, evidence-based MSK care within a primary care setting.
Main duties of the job
Act as the first point of contact for patients presenting with MSK conditions
Undertake assessment, diagnosis, and clinical management
Formulate management plans including self-management, rehabilitation, and onward referral where appropriate
Identify red flags and ensure appropriate escalation or referral
Request and interpret investigations (where appropriate to role)
Work collaboratively with GPs and the wider multidisciplinary team
Provide education and support to patients to promote self-management
About us
The Armada Family Practice
works from a modern purpose-built health centre with a practice population of circa
16,300 patients. We are looking for an experienced MSK specialist to join our
multi-disciplinary team.
Our clinical team comprises
of 3 GP Partners, Salaried GPs, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Paramedic
Practitioner, Practice Community Nurses, Practice Pharmacists, Practice nurses,
HCAs, GP assistants and a large administration team.
Excellent
employment package
Compact practice area with easy parking.
Training
Practice
Daily
get together over coffee
EMIS
Web clinical system
CQC
rated Good
All our appointments are booked by our
experienced care navigation team who ensure that patients are booked in with
the right clinicians to help the patient. They use a navigation tool called Sentiers
which has been adapted to meet our needs and appointment system. Helping to
ensure the right patient sees the right clinician first time.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive Musculoskeletal clinical assessment for
patients over the age of 18 years
- Diagnose and manage a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions following
current clinical guidance and evidence-based practice
- Develop and implement individualised treatment and rehabilitation
plans
- Provide first-contact practitioner (FCP) services where applicable
- Refer patients for imaging, specialist care, or onward services
when clinically appropriate
- Deliver joint injections (if qualified)
- Provide advice on pain management, exercise, and lifestyle
modifications
- Support patients with self-management strategies
- Work collaboratively with GPs, physiotherapists, nurses, and other
healthcare professionals
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date clinical records
Clinical
Duties
- Triage MSK patients in primary care settings
- Identify red flags and serious pathology
- Request and interpret diagnostic investigations (e.g., X-rays, MRI
where appropriate)
- Manage acute and chronic MSK conditions
- Deliver patient education and reassurance
Professional
Responsibilities
- Maintain registration with relevant professional body (e.g., HCPC
- Engage in continuous professional development (CPD)
- Follow clinical governance and safeguarding policies
- Participate in audits, service development, and quality improvement
initiatives
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive Musculoskeletal clinical assessment for
patients over the age of 18 years
- Diagnose and manage a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions following
current clinical guidance and evidence-based practice
- Develop and implement individualised treatment and rehabilitation
plans
- Provide first-contact practitioner (FCP) services where applicable
- Refer patients for imaging, specialist care, or onward services
when clinically appropriate
- Deliver joint injections (if qualified)
- Provide advice on pain management, exercise, and lifestyle
modifications
- Support patients with self-management strategies
- Work collaboratively with GPs, physiotherapists, nurses, and other
healthcare professionals
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date clinical records
Clinical
Duties
- Triage MSK patients in primary care settings
- Identify red flags and serious pathology
- Request and interpret diagnostic investigations (e.g., X-rays, MRI
where appropriate)
- Manage acute and chronic MSK conditions
- Deliver patient education and reassurance
Professional
Responsibilities
- Maintain registration with relevant professional body (e.g., HCPC
- Engage in continuous professional development (CPD)
- Follow clinical governance and safeguarding policies
- Participate in audits, service development, and quality improvement
initiatives
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Physiotherapy,
- HCPC registration
- Relevant postgraduate MSK experience
- Experience working in primary care or outpatient MSK settings
- Strong clinical reasoning and diagnostic skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Desirable
- Injection therapy qualification
- Independent prescribing qualification
- Experience as a First Contact Practitioner (FCP)
- Knowledge of NHS pathways and referral systems
- Current IRMER training and competency in requesting appropriate radiological investigations
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Physiotherapy,
- HCPC registration
- Relevant postgraduate MSK experience
- Experience working in primary care or outpatient MSK settings
- Strong clinical reasoning and diagnostic skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Desirable
- Injection therapy qualification
- Independent prescribing qualification
- Experience as a First Contact Practitioner (FCP)
- Knowledge of NHS pathways and referral systems
- Current IRMER training and competency in requesting appropriate radiological investigations
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
