First Contact Practitioner/Physiotherapist

We are seeking two experienced First Contact Physiotherapist (FCP) to deliver a high-quality musculoskeletal (MSK) assessment and management service for patients across our Primary Care Network (PCN), serving approximately 70,000 patients.

Based primarily at King's Lynn Health Hub, with sessions across participating GP practices, you will provide expert face-to-face assessment, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation for patients presenting with MSK and other appropriate conditions. Working autonomously within your professional scope of practice, you will support patients to self-manage their conditions, reduce unnecessary referrals and improve access to specialist MSK care.

The post holder will utilise SystmOne across the PCN, manage their own clinical caseload, complete referrals and investigations where appropriate, and contribute to the ongoing development of high-quality, patient-centred services

To be considered for the position, you will require the following;

Essential criteria:

• BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy or equivalent recognised qualification
• Master's degree or equivalent specialist knowledge, skills and experience
• Demonstrable Level 7 capability in MSK assessment, diagnosis and treatment
• HEE-recognised First Contact Practitioner (FCP) status
• Current HCPC registration
• Eligibility for Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) membership
• Significant experience managing musculoskeletal caseloads independently
• Ability to prioritise and manage a diverse clinical workload
• Experience using SystmOne or similar electronic patient record systems
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills
• Right to work in the UK. Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this role

Desirable criteria:

• Previous experience working in Primary Care
• Experience delivering remote consultations (telephone consultations)
• Evidence of service development, audit or quality improvement work
• Experience working across multiple clinical sites
• Leadership, supervision or mentoring experience
• Independent prescribing qualification, or willingness to work towards one

Working collaboratively with other partners to strengthen and support the delivery of Primary Care services, the PCN consists of 3 core GP practices Vida Healthcare, St James Medical Practice, Southgate’s Medical and Surgical Centre & the Wootton’s Surgery.

The PCN is led by a Clinical Director, Dr Caroline Delves.