First Contact Practitioner - Physiotherapist

NHS
Chester
3 days ago
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Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated First Contact Physiotherapist (FCP) to join our dynamic and expanding team. This role provides direct access to musculoskeletal (MSK) physiotherapy without the need for prior GP referral. As an FCP, you will assess, diagnose, treat, and manage a wide range of MSK conditions, contributing to improved patient outcomes and efficient care pathways. The ideal candidate will have significant clinical expertise in MSK physiotherapy and be passionate about delivering high-quality patient care. This role offers the opportunity to work at the forefront of integrated care, directly impacting the way MSK services are delivered within the community.


Main duties

  • To work as autonomous MSK practitioner, using your expert knowledge of MSK issues, to create stronger links for wider MSK services through clinical leadership, teaching and evaluation skills.
  • To assess, diagnose, and manage patients, taking responsibility for the management of a complex caseload.
  • Request investigations (such as x-rays and blood tests) and referrals to facilitate diagnosis and choice of treatment regime, understanding the limitations of investigations, interpret and act on results and feedback to aid diagnosis and the management plans of patients.
  • To develop integrated and tailored care programmes in partnership with patients and provide a range of first line treatment options, including self-management and referral to physiotherapy services and social prescribing provision.
  • To develop relationships and a collaborative working approach across the PCN supporting the integration of pathways in primary care.
  • Working closely with local secondary care MSK services, community care MSK services and social and community interventions as required, to support the management of patients in primary care.
  • Communicate effectively with patients and other services regarding diagnosis, pathology, prognosis and treatment choices supporting personalised care.

About Us

We are a rapidly growing company led by advanced physiotherapists, dedicated to providing high-quality physiotherapy, MSK triage, and First Contact MSK services across the country. Our goal is to deliver exceptional care while continuing to expand and innovate within the physiotherapy field.


Benefits

  • Regular in-service training to enhance professional development
  • Funding for injection therapy courses
  • Full support to complete the HEE First Contact Physiotherapist (FCP) roadmap
  • 25 days annual leave, in addition to bank holidays

Details

Date posted: 24 February 2026


Pay scheme: Salary depending on experience, starting from 38k


Contract: Permanent


Working pattern: Flexible working


Reference number: E0315-26-0000chester


Job locations

41 Hope Street, Saltney, Chester, Cheshire, CH4 8BU


Job Description
Job responsibilities

  • To work as autonomous MSK practitioner, using your expert knowledge of MSK issues, to create stronger links for wider MSK services through clinical leadership, teaching and evaluation skills.
  • To assess, diagnose, and manage patients, taking responsibility for the management of a complex caseload.
  • Request investigations (such as x-rays and blood tests) and referrals to facilitate diagnosis and choice of treatment regime, understanding the limitations of investigations, interpret and act on results and feedback to aid diagnosis and the management plans of patients.
  • To develop integrated and tailored care programmes in partnership with patients and provide a range of first line treatment options, including self-management and referral to physiotherapy services and social prescribing provision.
  • To develop relationships and a collaborative working approach across the PCN supporting the integration of pathways in primary care.
  • Working closely with local secondary care MSK services, community care MSK services and social and community interventions as required, to support the management of patients in primary care.
  • Communicate effectively and appropriately, with patients and other services regarding diagnosis, pathology, prognosis and treatment choices supporting personalised care.

Person Specification

Experience


Essential

  • Minimum 3 years postgraduate experience in MSK outpatient

Desirable

  • Working within primary care in GP practices

Qualifications


Essential

  • BSc in Physiotherapy or Equivalent

Desirable

  • MSc Physiotherapy/Musculoskeletal/Orthopaedics

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.


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 DBS to check for any previous criminal convictions.


Additional information

UK Registration and DBS content are included above. Employer details: Advance Physiotherapy Group Limited, 41 Hope Street, Saltney, Chester, Cheshire, CH4 8BU. Employer's website.



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