First Contact Physio/Clinical Specialist (Band 7)

Job description

Job responsibilities

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We actively encourage informal conversations before applying reach out and discover how this role could be the next step in your career.Closing Date: 17th December 2025Interview Date: Provisional week beginning 5th Jan 2026Base: Airedale NHS Foundation Trust working in primary care settings as part of the roleSalary: Band 7 Hours: 37.5/week (20.25 FCP / 17.25 MSK Spinal Specialist- 2 posts)If you are interested, please contactRachel Tiplady - rachel.tiplady@nhs.netKieran Duxbury- kieran.duxbury@nhs.netJo Sainty - Jo.Sainty@nhs.ne

ORGANISATIONAL CHART

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Managerial Organisational Chart

Chief AHP and Head of Therapies

Therapy Service Managers MSK

Operational Manager MSK Physiotherapy services and First Contact Physiotherapy Service

Clinical Specialist/FCP Physiotherapist

Specialist Clinicians

Clinicians

AHP Assistant Practitioner

Senior AHP Support Worker

AHP Support Worker

ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONS

PERSON SPECIFICATION

TITLE OF POST

Clinical Specialist /First Contact Physiotherapists (FCP)

BAND

7

DEPARTMENT

Physiotherapy

LOCATION

Airedale NHS Foundation Trust - MSK Physiotherapy First Contact Physiotherapist - Primary Care Premises (Primary Care Networks)

REQUIREMENTS

ESSENTIAL

DESIRABLE

ASSESSMENT METHOD

Qualifications

Degree or equivalent pre-registration award in (Physiotherapy)

State registrations with the Health Care Professions Council

Recent post graduate courses relevant to the: MSK Physiotherapy/First Contact Physiotherapy Service

Previous experience of leadership

Completion of course in Professional Practice education

MSc or PhD in a relevant subject

FCP training completed / prior FCP experience

Post-graduate Diploma in Advanced Practice

Certificate in Managing Health Services or equivalent

Successful completion of a Professionally validated specialist course

Recent post graduate courses in Leadership/management

Member of relevant Professional special interest groups/organisations

Application form

Experience

Recent, comprehensive, and relevant experience working in MSK Physiotherapy/First Contact Physiotherapy Service

Experience of multidisciplinary team working

Experienced in use of IT applications

Experience of multidisciplinary guideline development, implementation, and audit

Experience of clinical supervision both as supervisee and supervisor

Experience of managing other people including conducting annual reviews

Recent experience of student training

Recent experience of leadership /management role

Experience of taking part in or leading on clinical projects/ service improvements

Experience of taking part in or leading an audit or research project

Experience in dealing with Human Resource issues such as recruitment and retention, performance management, sickness, and annual leave

Experience of working flexibly shifts/weekends

Application form/ interview/ references/ CPD portfolio

Knowledge

Specialist level of knowledge and clinical reasoning skills to support expert

clinical practice in MSK Physiotherapy/First Contact Physiotherapy Service

Knowledge of the roles of other professionals and the principles of partnership working with key stakeholders in MSK Physiotherapy/First Contact Physiotherapy Service

Knowledge of clinical standards and ability to implement and audit these in the team

Knowledge of the principles of clinical governance, audit, and research

Knowledge of the principles of student-centred learning and reflective practice

Knowledge of relevant national and local legislation relevant to MSK Physiotherapy/First Contact Physiotherapy

Application form/ interview/ references/ CPD portfolio

Skills

Skills to work as of a part team

Skills in the use digital technology

Excellent planning and organisational skills and ability to facilitate these skills in others

Ability to set objectives for self and team and evaluate achievement of these

Excellent communication and counselling skills including observation, listening, motivational interviewing and empathy

Excellent interpersonal skills for developing complex working relationships, expressing opinions constructively, seeking consensus and maintaining networks

Highly developed negotiation and problem-solving skills in complex situations and ability to facilitate these skills in others

Excellent analytical and reflective skills

Excellent presentation skills, both written and verbal, and ability to adjust style and content as appropriate

Skills to be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Skills to cope with working in a stressful environment, including emotional or aggressive patients and carers

Concentration skills to be able to work intensely in a busy environment

Skills to maintain own professional development and quality of work

Skills to support Service manager with the organisation of services and projects

Ability to inspire staff to deliver high quality services

Ability to chair meetings and facilitate workshops effectively

Ability to adjust management style to suit the situation

Ability to use all applications of Microsoft Office

Audit and critical appraisal skills

Application form/ interview/ references/ CPD portfolio

Personal Attributes and values

High degree of self-motivation and initiative and resilience

High degree of Honesty and integrity

Supportive, approachable, tactful, and diplomatic

Highly flexible to meet own and service needs and be open to new ideas

High degree of energy and enthusiasm

Works independently within parameters set by codes of conduct, professional guidelines, and policies

Actively seeks responsibility, accountability, and autonomy

Always conducts self professionally and able to adapt approach to a range of situations.

Lead by example

Interview/references

Other

Current UK Driving Licence

Access to own transport

Application form

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree or equivalent pre-registration award in Physiotherapy
• State registrations with the Health Care Professions Council
• Recent post graduate courses relevant to the: MSK Physiotherapy/First Contact Physiotherapy Service
• Recent post graduate courses in Leadership/management
• Completion of course in Professional Practice education

Desirable

• MSc or PhD in a relevant subject
• Development / completion of the FCP road map to practice
• Post-graduate Diploma in Advanced Practice Certificate in Managing Health Services or equivalent
• Successful completion of a Professionally validated specialist course
• Member of relevant Professional special interest groups/organisations

Experience

Essential

• Recent, comprehensive, and relevant experience working in MSK Physiotherapy/First Contact Physiotherapy Service
• Experience of multidisciplinary team working
• Experienced in use of IT applications
• Experience of multidisciplinary guideline development, implementation, and audit
• Experience of clinical supervision both as supervisee and supervisor
• Experience of managing other people including conducting annual reviews
• Recent experience of student training

Desirable

• Recent experience of leadership /management role
• Experience of taking part in or leading on clinical projects/ service improvement2
• Experience of taking part in or leading an audit or research project
• Experience in dealing with Human Resource issues such as recruitment and retention, performance management, sickness, and annual leave
• Experience of working flexibly shifts/weekends

Knowledge

Essential

• Specialist level of knowledge and clinical reasoning skills to support expert. clinical practice in MSK Physiotherapy/First Contact Physiotherapy Service
• Knowledge of the roles of other professionals and the principles of partnership working with key stakeholders in MSK Physiotherapy/First Contact Physiotherapy Service
• Knowledge of clinical standards and ability to implement and audit these in the team
• Knowledge of the principles of clinical governance, audit, and research
• Knowledge of the principles of student-centred learning and reflective practice
• Knowledge of relevant national and local legislation relevant to MSK Physiotherapy/First Contact Physiotherapy

Skills

Essential

• Skills in the use digital technology
• Excellent planning and organisational skills and ability to facilitate these skills in others.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for developing complex working relationships, expressing opinions constructively, seeking consensus and maintaining networks.

Desirable

• Ability to chair meetings and facilitate workshops effectively
• Ability to use all applications of Microsoft Office
• Audit and critical appraisal skills

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Airedale NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Airedale Hospital MSK Physiotherapy across sites

Airedale NHS Foundation Trust

Keighley

BD206TD

Employer's website

https://www.airedale-trust.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)