First Contact Physiotherapist


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	Negotiable
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Leicester, LE5 6LP
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	26 Oct 2026
Closing date:	11 Nov 2026

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Summary

SEE JOB DESCRIPTION ATTACHED. In summary: The First Contact Physiotherapist will provide specialist musculoskeletal expertise within a busy GP practice, delivering high-quality, patient-centred care in line with local and national guidance. The post-holder will contribute to the effective management of musculoskeletal services within primary care and support the practice in delivering efficient and accessible healthcare to patients. The role involves undertaking comprehensive clinical assessments, formulating differential diagnoses, developing management plans and ensuring patients are directed to the most appropriate care pathway. The post-holder will utilise advanced clinical reasoning skills to manage patients presenting with a broad range of musculoskeletal conditions, including those with complex needs, multiple co-morbidities and long-term conditions. The successful candidate will be responsible for determining appropriate investigations within their scope of practice, interpreting clinical findings and facilitating referrals to secondary care, community services and other healthcare professionals where required. They will ensure referrals are clinically appropriate and support patients throughout their treatment journey. A key aspect of the role is promoting self-management and preventative healthcare. The post-holder will provide education, advice and support to patients, enabling them to make informed decisions regarding their health and wellbeing. This includes advising on exercise, lifestyle modifications, rehabilitation programmes and strategies to improve long-term outcomes. The First Contact Physiotherapist will work closely with practice clinicians and the wider multidisciplinary team to support integrated care, improve patient pathways and contribute to service development. They will act as a source of specialist musculoskeletal knowledge for colleagues and may provide informal clinical support and advice where appropriate. The post-holder will maintain contemporaneous and accurate patient records, ensuring compliance with professional standards, information governance requirements and practice policies. They will be expected to participate in clinical governance activities, including audit, quality improvement initiatives, service evaluation and the implementation of best practice. The role requires effective communication skills, sound clinical judgement and the ability to prioritise workload within a dynamic primary care environment. The post-holder will be expected to maintain professional registration, participate in continuing professional development and keep their clinical knowledge and skills up to date. The successful candidate will contribute positively to the objectives of the practice by supporting safe, effective and responsive healthcare services, maintaining high professional standards and promoting a culture of continuous improvement and patient-centred care.

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