First Contact Physiotherapists

Central Health Network Ltd.; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in England is seeking a skilled First Contact Physiotherapist to revolutionise care for patients with musculoskeletal conditions. You will deploy advanced physiotherapy skills in a primary care setting, manage patient care pathways, and work closely with healthcare teams. Candidates must possess HCPC and CSP registration, alongside excellent communication skills. Competitive salary and development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive employee benefits

Support for personal development

Qualifications

• HCPC and CSP registration is required.
• Self-management skills needed for patient care pathways.

Responsibilities

• Deploy advanced physiotherapy clinical skills in a primary care setting.
• Self-manage and take accountability for patient care pathways.
• Utilise IT systems for patient management and documentation.

Skills

Advanced clinical practice skills

Good communication skills

Organisational skills

Time management skills

Good IT skills

Education

Post-graduate/Masters level qualifications

Job description

First Contact Physiotherapist

Central Health is currently rolling out First Contact Physiotherapist services in GP surgeries across specific PCNs. This is an exciting journey to revolutionise care for patients with musculoskeletal conditions and symptoms in an NHS setting. We are recruiting existing FCPs as well as Band 6 or early Band 7 Physiotherapists who want to move into this area of service delivery.

As a First Contact Physiotherapist you will deploy your proven physiotherapy skills, make sound judgement calls, and be responsible for guiding patients through clear and effective care pathways designed to achieve the best outcomes. You will work from GP surgeries, handle a diverse caseload, collaborate with a multidisciplinary healthcare management team, and provide primary assessment, diagnosis and management options so patients understand their problems and treatment options.

Responsibilities

• Deploy advanced physiotherapy clinical skills in a primary care setting
• Self-manage and take accountability for patient care pathways
• Communicate effectively with patients and multidisciplinary teams
• Utilise IT systems for patient management and documentation
• Provide initial assessment, diagnosis and management options
• Contribute to a high-quality patient experience within GP-led services

Qualifications

• Advanced clinical practice skills
• The ability to self-manage
• Good communication, organisational and time management skills
• Good IT skills
• HCPC and CSP registration
• Post-graduate/Masters level qualifications desirable

Successful candidates will receive a competitive salary, a comprehensive range of employee benefits, support for personal development, and opportunities to progress within Central Health.

How to discuss opportunities

To discuss the First Contact Physiotherapist opportunities, please contact Kevin Huffington, Clinical Director at Central Health, at [e-mail].