First Contact Physiotherapist

Verve Healthcare is a division of the SELDOC Healthcare group, a GP co‑operative that provides urgent and emergency healthcare to a population of 2 million people in South East London. Verve Healthcare works across England and Wales, either from our nationwide network of clinics or at our clients’ own premises, whichever best suits the team.

To deliver a first‑contact physiotherapy service for the PCN population (circa 40,000 patients) located in Lewisham and surrounding practices. The physiotherapist will assess, plan, implement and evaluate treatment and rehabilitation for patients with musculoskeletal and other appropriate conditions, working both face‑to‑face and remotely. The post‑holder will schedule appointments, use EMIS, and provide high‑quality patient‑centred care.

• Undertake patient assessment, diagnosis, formulation of treatment plans and delivery of physiotherapy interventions in line with evidence‑based practice.
• Manage new and follow‑up appointments, including scheduling and follow‑up care.
• Deliver consultations both face‑to‑face and remotely.
• Demonstrate physiotherapy tools and exercises to support patient self‑management.
• Record assessments and outcomes on EMIS.
• Work autonomously within scope of practice and escalated appropriately.
• Liaise with GPs, practice staff, AHPs and other stakeholders for seamless pathways.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary team meetings and service development.

• Work flexibly across day, evening and weekend sessions.
• Ensure accurate appointment scheduling and follow‑up.
• Contribute to meeting service KPIs and continuous service improvement.
• Maintain equipment and ensure appropriate use of physiotherapy tools.
• Adhere to governance, safeguarding, infection control and confidentiality policies.

• Maintain HCPC registration and CSP membership.
• Engage in CPD activities, supervision and appraisal.
• Contribute to pathway and protocol development.
• Reflect on practice and promote clinical excellence.

• BSc in Physiotherapy or equivalent qualification.
• FCP HEE agreed recognition.
• HCPC registration and eligibility for CSP membership.
• Experience managing MSK caseloads.
• Ability to work independently and manage workload.
• Familiarity with EMIS or similar systems.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Experience in primary care or first‑contact physiotherapy.
• Experience with remote consultations.
• Evidence of service development or quality improvement.
• Flexible working across multiple sites.
• Demonstration of leadership or mentoring skills.

• Competitive sessional pay rate with London weighting.
• Access to CPD, supervision and development.
• Travel expenses reimbursed as per policy.
• DBS check and right‑to‑work required.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a submission to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.