First Contact PhysiotherapistNHS

Job summary

To deliver a first-contact physiotherapy service for the PCN population (circa 40,000 patients) located in Lewisham and surrounding practices. The physiotherapist will assess, plan, implement and evaluate treatment and rehabilitation for patients with musculoskeletal and other appropriate conditions, working face-to-face. The post-holder will schedule appointments, use EMIS, and provide high-quality patient-centred care.

Main duties of the job

Working Pattern: Monday and Wednesday, 4:00pm8:00pm.

Eligibility: This role is open to UK applicants with the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.

Essential Requirement: Applicants must have successfully completed Stage 1 of the First Contact Practitioner (FCP) Roadmapbefore applying.

You will Undertake patient assessment, diagnosis, formulation of treatment plans and delivery of physiotherapy interventions in line with evidence based practice.

Manage new and follow-up appointments, including scheduling and follow-up care.

Deliver consultations face-to-face.

Demonstrate physiotherapy tools and exercises to support patient self-management.

Record assessments and outcomes on EMIS.

Work autonomously within scope of practice and escalate appropriately.

Liaise with GPs, practice staff, AHPs, and other stakeholders for seamless pathways.

Contribute to multidisciplinary team meetings and service development.

Service & Operational Duties

Work flexibly across day, evening and weekend sessions.

Ensure accurate appointment scheduling and follow-up.

Contribute to meeting service KPIs and continuous service improvement.

Maintain equipment and ensure appropriate use of physiotherapy tools.

Adhere to governance, safeguarding, infection control, and confidentiality policies.

Job description

1. Job Purpose

To deliver a first-contact physiotherapy service for the PCN population (circa 40,000 patients) located in Lewisham and surrounding practices. The physiotherapist will assess, plan, implement and evaluate treatment and rehabilitation for patients with musculoskeletal and other appropriate conditions, working face to face. The post-holder will schedule appointments, use EMIS, and provide high quality patient centred care.

2. Key Responsibilities & Duties

Clinical Duties

Undertake patient assessment, diagnosis, formulation of treatment plans and delivery of physiotherapy interventions in line with evidence based practice.

Manage new and follow-up appointments, including scheduling and follow up care.

Deliver consultations face to face.

Demonstrate physiotherapy tools and exercises to support patient self-management.

Record assessments and outcomes on EMIS.

Work autonomously within scope of practice and escalate appropriately.

Liaise with GPs, practice staff, AHPs, and other stakeholders for seamless pathways.

Contribute to multidisciplinary team meetings and service development.

Service & Operational Duties

Work flexibly across day, evening and weekend sessions.

Ensure accurate appointment scheduling and follow up.

Contribute to meeting service KPIs and continuous service improvement.

Maintain equipment and ensure appropriate use of physiotherapy tools.

Adhere to governance, safeguarding, infection control, and confidentiality policies.

Professional & Personal Development

Maintain HCPC registration and CSP membership.

Engage in CPD activities, supervision and appraisal.

Contribute to pathway and protocol development.

Reflect on practice and promote clinical excellence.

3. Person Specification

Essential

BSc in Physiotherapy or equivalent qualification.

FCP HEE agreed recognition

HCPC registration and eligibility for CSP membership.

Experience managing MSK caseloads.

Ability to work independently and manage workload.

Familiarity with EMIS or similar systems.

Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Desirable

Experience in primary care or first-contact physiotherapy.

Experience with remote consultations.

Evidence of service development or quality improvement.

Flexible working across multiple sites.

Demonstration of leadership or mentoring skills.

4. Working Conditions & Benefits

Flexible working pattern, including evenings/weekends.

Competitive sessional pay rate with London weighting.

Access to CPD, supervision and development.

Travel expenses reimbursed as per policy.

DBS check and right-to-work required.

5. Review & Amendment

This job description is not exhaustive and may be amended in discussion with the post-holder to reflect changing service needs, technologies or organisational priorities.

About us

SELDOC Healthcare group, a GP co-operative that provides urgent and emergency healthcare to a population of 2 million people in South East London.

SeldocHealthcare works across England and Wales, working either from our nationwide network of clinics or from our clients own premises whichever best suits our clients and their teams.

Seldoc Healthcare is built on a vision to support employees and private patients with health and wellbeing services that adapt.