First Contact Physiotherapist
- NHS
- Full Time
- Market Drayton
- Negotiable
Job Description
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.
Job responsibilities
Job title: First Contact Physiotherapist (FCP)
Location: West Midlands
Start date: End of March
Contract Length: 3-6 months
Person Specification
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 (opens in a new window).
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/ (Opens in a new tab)
