First Contact Physiotherapist

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First Contact Physiotherapist: MSK Specialist in Primary Care

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First Contact Physiotherapist Physiotherapy Watford Pure Unity Health Oct 28, 2025


Location: Watford
Type: Part-time
Salary: £38,000.00 - £52,000 pro rota and depending on experience


Pure Physiotherapy is seeking a dedicated and skilled FCP to join our growing clinical team. This post is based within sites in and around the local area.


We are proud to offer a structured development pathway for those aiming to progress.


About the Role

As a First Contact Practitioner (FCP), you’ll be the first point of contact for patients with MSK conditions—no GP referral needed. You’ll work autonomously within GP practices, supported by our robust clinical network, including roadmap supervisors, line managers, and regional teams.


This role is ideal for experienced MSK clinicians who thrive in dynamic environments and are passionate about improving patient outcomes.


Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver expert MSK assessment and management within primary care settings
  • Integrate into PCNs and collaborate with GPs and stakeholders
  • Promote supported self-management and behavioural change
  • Adapt to evolving primary care demands and work across multiple practices
  • Track patient outcomes to demonstrate service value

Qualifications & Experience

  • HCPC Registration of 3 years or more.
  • BSc in Physiotherapy
  • Minimum 5 years’ MSK experience
  • Roadmap Stage 1 signed off
  • Drivers license and access to a vehicle
  • Roadmap Stage 2 signed off (or relevant experience to match this)
  • Full UK driving licence.

Skills & Attributes

  • Excellent communication and time management
  • Strong clinical reasoning and problem-solving
  • Empathetic, proactive, and quality-focused
  • Confident decision-maker and team player
  • Adaptable to fast-paced environments

We’re proud to share that ExamWorks UK has once again achieved Level 3 Disability Confident Leader status, reaffirming our commitment to inclusion and accessibility.


As a Disability Confident Leader, we:



  • Promote accessibility and inclusion
  • Ensure inclusive recruitment and development
  • Share best practice across the industry
  • Continue to lead the way in supporting disabled people at work.


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