First Contact Physiotherapist
Promni HealthILFORD, London
Overview
This is a NHS role (permanent) with Promni Health based in ILFORD. The advertised salary is £42,000 to £56,500. Applications close on 29 November 2026. GovJobs has indexed this vacancy from its official source — use the apply button to view the full advert and apply directly.
Job description
We are looking to recruit a full-time First Contact Physiotherapist to join our established and experienced team. You will work Tuesday to Friday 08.3...
Clinical Practice
- Independently assess, diagnose, and manage MSK presentations, including complex cases
- Request investigations (e.g. imaging, blood tests) and make appropriate referrals
- Develop tailored self-management plans to support behavioural change and recovery
- Utilize full scope of practice, including prescribing and injection therapy (if qualified)
- Maintain daily utilisation records and collect Patient Satisfaction Questionnaires (PSQs)
Collaboration & Development
- Work within a GP-based MDT, fostering strong relationships with practice staff
- Educate colleagues on MSK triage pathways and provide informal guidance
- Support clinical audits and service improvement initiatives
- Help shape and refine local MSK care pathways
Leadership & Learning
- Participate in supervision and peer reflection sessions
- Continue development aligned with the HEE Roadmap to Practice
- Contribute to clinical governance and mentoring where appropriate
Clinical Practice
- Independently assess, diagnose, and manage MSK presentations including complex cases
- Request investigations (e.g. imaging, blood tests) and make appropriate referrals
- Create tailored self-management plans to support behavioural change and recovery
- Use full scope of practice - including prescribing and injection therapy (if qualified)
- Record utilisation data daily and collect Patient Satisfaction Questionnaires (PSQs)
Collaboration & Development
- Work as part of a GP-based MDT and build positive relationships with practice staff
- Educate colleagues on MSK triage pathways and provide informal guidance
- Support clinical audits and service improvement initiatives
- Help shape and refine local MSK care pathways
Leadership & Learning
- Engage in supervision and peer reflection sessions
- Continue your development against the HEE Roadmap to Practice
- Contribute to clinical governance and mentoring where appropriate
- HCPC & CSP registered Physiotherapist
- Minimum 5 years post-graduate clinical experience
- Minimum 3 years MSK clinical experience
- Understanding of the HEE Roadmap to Practice and the MSK Core Capabilities Framework
- Active CPD portfolio aligned to the 4 pillars of advanced practice
- Passed Stage 1 of the HEE Roadmap
- MSc Level 7 modules
- Prior FCP or MSK triage experience (private or NHS)
- Experience working in GP practices
- Experience using EMIS or SystmOne
- Qualified in injection therapy and/or as an Independent Prescriber
Key Skills
- Confident and friendly with a collaborative approach to integrating into GP practice teams
- Able to build strong relationships with GPs, receptionists, nurses, and MDT members
- Excellent communication and clinical reasoning skills
- Calm, resilient, and proactive in a fast-paced, evolving healthcare setting
- Comfortable with digital tools and modern clinical systems
- Committed to high standards of ethical, professional, and patient-centred care
- 12.5+ days protected CPD time annually
- Fully funded training in Injection Therapy and Independent Prescribing
- 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays (rising to 33 with service)
- Enhanced sick pay scheme
- Corporate private healthcare cash plan via Medicash
- Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme
- Cycle2Work and TechScheme salary sacrifice options
- Flexible workplace pension
- Refer-a-friend bonus scheme
- A friendly, inclusive, and supportive team culture
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Promni Health welcomes applications from all backgrounds and is committed to fair and inclusive recruitment. We are happy to provide reasonable adjustments and support throughout the recruitment process. If you need assistance with your application due to a disability or long-term health condition, please contact: primarycarefcp.talent@nhs.net
- Equality Act 2010 (reasonable adjustments duty)
- NHS People Promise (Belonging, Compassionate and Inclusive)
- CQC Well-Led domain (inclusive culture, fair treatment)
Promni Health delivers fully managed clinical services embedded across Primary Care Networks, community services and neighbourhood health systems, working exclusively within the NHS.
Delivering at National Scale
Promni Health supports NHS organisations across England through a scalable, nationally coordinated delivery model:
- 200+ NHS Primary Care Networks
- 33 Integrated Care Boards
- 1,000+ GP Practices
- 1 million+ appointments delivered per year
- 80%+ clinician retention
- 370+ directly employed clinicians
Our national footprint enables consistent mobilisation, shared best practice and reliable service delivery aligned with local system priorities.
Meet Our Leadership Team
Get to know the senior management team at Promni Health: https://promnihealth.co.uk/senior-management-team/
Essential: - - HCPC and CSP registered Physiotherapist; - - A degree in Physiotherapy
Desirable: - - Completion of some level 7 MSc learning (HEE Roadmap Stage 1 & 2); - - Qualified independent prescriber; - - Qualified injection therapist
Essential: - - Minimum 5 years post-graduate clinical experience; - - Minimum 3 years MSK clinical experience; - - Understanding of the HEE Roadmap to Practice and the MSK Core Capabilities Framework; - - Active CPD portfolio aligned to the 4 pillars of advanced practice; - - Where possible, reasonable adjustments will be considered to enable applicants to meet the requirements of the role.
Desirable: - - Prior FCP or MSK triage experience (private or NHS); - - Experience working in GP practices; - - Experience using EMIS or SystmOne
How this role compares
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