We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Senior MSK Physiotherapist to join our expanding primary care MSK team in Rotherham. The role is 30 hours per week (MondayFriday) and is fixed term for 12 months.
The role requires travel between GP practices, so a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential.
Working within GP practices and under the clinical supervision of experienced FCPs, you will independently manage a varied MSK caseload, deliver highquality assessment and treatment, and contribute to service development initiatives. This is an excellent opportunity for physiotherapists looking to develop their primary care skills and progress towards advanced practice roles.
This role specifically involves delivering highquality MSK assessment and treatment to patients identified through the Health & Growth Accelerator (HGA) programme, supporting individuals to remain in or return to work and helping reduce economic inactivity linked to health.
Primary Care Physio is Englands largest independent specialist provider of firstcontact primary care services. We support NHS Primary Care Networks (PCNs) and GP practices by delivering highquality, techenabled FCP solutions in Physiotherapy and Podiatry.
Our team of over 350 First Contact Physios, First Contact Podiatrists, and Advanced Practitioners is supported by experienced clinical supervisors approved by Health Education England under the FCP Roadmap to Practice.
Main duties of the job
Clinical Practice
- Assess, diagnose, manage MSK conditions
- Identify red flags and escalate
- Create rehab plans & promote selfmanagement
- Tailor care to health, function, work status
- Provide exercise and painmanagement education
- Enable shared decisionmaking
- Maintain clinical governance, audit, supervision
- Attend supervision & case discussions
- Support students
- Contribute to audit, evaluation, QI
- Build relationships with GPs, nurses, AHPs, social prescribers
- Support MSK health promotion
- Progression towards FCP supported
Key Skills
- Calm under pressure
- Strong communication
- Teamfocused, peoplecentred
- Highly organised
- Quick system learner
- Reflective, growthoriented
- Follows professional standards
- Confident with MS Office & digital systems
Experience & Qualifications
- HCPC/CSP Physiotherapist, 12+ months UK MSK
- Active CPD in MSK
- Strong clinical reasoning & autonomy
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Primary care/community MSK experience (desirable)
About us
We are a nonbureaucratic, nonhierarchical, and highly supportive team, committed to delivering excellent primary care MSK services. Our positive, cando approach underpins everything we do.
We welcome physiotherapists from a wide range of backgrounds, including private practice and professional sport.
We offer exceptional daytoday peer support, CPD, and training. Every team member receives 4 hours of protected supervision and CPD time each weekequivalent to 27 days per yearincluding a weekly onetoone session with an HEEapproved FCP Supervisor.
Having mobilised more than 200 PCN MSK services, we understand that moving into primary care for the first time can feel like a big step. Our experience means both you and the PCN receive the support needed for a smooth transition and a successful service.
You can read what our team say about working with us here:
https://uk./cmp/Primary-Care-Physio/reviews
Job responsibilities
Role Profile
We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced MSK Physiotherapist to join our expanding services across primary care in Rotherham. Working within GP practices, you will independently manage a varied MSK caseload, deliver highquality assessment and treatment, and contribute to service development initiatives. This is an excellent opportunity for physiotherapists looking to further develop their primary care skills.
This role specifically involves the delivery of MSK assessment and treatment to patients identified through the Health & Growth Accelerator (HGA) programme, supporting individuals to remain in or return to work, reducing economic inactivity linked to health.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Practice
- Independently assess, diagnose, and manage a wide range of MSK conditions using evidencebased practice.
- Recognise red flags and escalate appropriately.
- Formulate individualised rehabilitation plans, promoting selfmanagement.
- Provide accurate and timely clinical documentation.
- Tailor care to individual needs, considering health, wellbeing, function, mobility, and employment status.
- Deliver supported selfmanagement programmes that promote behaviour change and independence.
- Provide exercise therapy and painmanagement education.
- Communicate clearly with patients and carers regarding diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment options.
- Support shared decisionmaking in line with NICE guidance.
- Maintain clinical governance, including audit, evaluation, supervision, and training.
Professional Collaboration & Service Development
- Engage in regular clinical supervision and case discussions.
- Take ownership of personal development, completing relevant competencies.
- Support student physiotherapists through induction, mentoring, and supervision.
- Contribute to audit, service evaluation, and quality improvement.
- Build effective relationships with GPs, practice nurses, social prescribers, and the wider PCN MDT.
- Support MSK healthpromotion initiatives.
- Progression towards First Contact Practitioner (FCP) roles is actively supported.
Key Skills & Attributes
- Calm under pressure in a fastpaced environment.
- Strong communication skills with internal and external stakeholders.
- A people person and team player.
- Highly organised, thorough, and proactive.
- Quick to learn new systems and processes.
- Reflective and motivated to develop clinical and leadership skills.
- Able to follow legal, ethical, and professional standards.
- Confident using MS Office and digital systems.
Experience, Knowledge & Qualifications
- HCPC and CSPregistered Physiotherapist with minimum 12 months UK MSK experience.
- Strong clinical reasoning and ability to work independently.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Commitment to collaborative, patientcentred care.
- Experience with SystmOne/EMIS (desirable).
- Previous primary care or community MSK experience (desirable).
General Terms
- Maintain conduct in line with Primary Care Physios Code of Conduct.
- Safeguard Children and Adults, acting on concerns appropriately.
- Adhere to all PCP policies and procedures.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Primary Care Physio welcomes applications from all backgrounds and is committed to fair and inclusive recruitment. We provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. Contact:
Supports:
- Equality Act 2010
- CQC WellLed domain
Person Specification
Qualifications
- - HCPC & CSP registered Physiotherapist.
- - Minimum 12 months of post-registration UK practical experience, with a strong MSK focus.
- - Maintains an up-to-date CPD portfolio, demonstrating ongoing professional development in MSK physiotherapy through relevant courses, training, and competencies.
- - Experience using SystmOne.
- - Previous experience in an NHS primary care or community MSK setting.
Experience
- - Minimum 12 months post-registration UK practical work experience with a strong MSK focus.
- - Previous experience working in an NHS primary care or community MSK setting
- - Familiarity with SystmOne.
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.
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