First Contact Physiotherapist

Job Summary

As a First Contact Physiotherapist (FCP) within the NHS, you will be the first point of contact for patients with musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions in primary care settings, such as GP practices. You will provide expert assessment, diagnosis, and management, reducing the need for GP appointments and onward referrals.

Main duties of the job

• Conduct expert MSK assessments, diagnoses, and treatment planning.
• Provide self-management advice, rehabilitation plans, and appropriate onward referrals if needed.
• Work independently within a multidisciplinary team, collaborating with GPs, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
• Support patients with pain management, lifestyle modifications, and preventative strategies.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to service development and audits.

About Us

18 Week Support is the leading insourcing provider to the NHS, specialising in clinical demand, capacity management, and waiting list initiatives for both outpatients and day case surgery. Our insourcing services provide expert clinical teams to work closely with your in-house teams, allowing you to increase the number of patients seen, reduce waiting lists, and meet RTT expectations without compromising patient care.

Date posted

07 March 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Bank

Duration

1 years

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

E0341-25-0074

Job locations

Arcadia

Victoria Road

Market Drayton

Shropshire

TF9 3DW

Responsibilities

Experience Essential

• HCPC registration and Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) membership.
• At least 1 year experience in the NHS
• Extensive MSK physiotherapy experience, ideally at an advanced level.
• Strong clinical reasoning, decision-making, and communication skills.

Desirable

• Independent prescribing qualification

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.

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

18 Week Support Limited

Address

Arcadia

Victoria Road

Market Drayton

Shropshire

TF9 3DW

Employer's website

https://www.18weeksupport.com/careers/working-with-us/