First Contact Physiotherapist

Job summary
The closing date is 25 July 2026

We are recruiting a part time (33 hours) First Contact Physiotherapist to join our established and highly experienced team.

As a First Contact Physiotherapist, you will be based onsite within GP practices, working as part of a dynamic multidisciplinary team. You will assess, diagnose, and manage MSK patients at the first point of contact, working with full autonomy and the support of an experienced clinical leadership structure.

Please note: this is not a hybrid or remote role . You will be embedded within your allocated practice(s), collaborating closely with GPs, reception teams, nurses, and the wider MDT to deliver integrated, personalised patient care.

You will have the opportunity to develop and apply advanced skills, including injection therapy and independent prescribing, supported by protected CPD time and structured supervision.

Are you ready to transform MSK care at the frontline of Primary Care?

Join us and you will:

• Work for the only MSK organisation in the UK certified as a Great Place to Work
• Receive 12.5+ days per year of protected CPD and supervision time
• Access funded training opportunities , including injection therapy and independent prescribing
• Be part of a fast growing, award winning clinical organisation that puts people first

Please note: the postcode listed in the advert is for reference only. This PCN operates across multiple GP practices, offering flexibility in work location.

About us
About Us
Promni Health delivers fully managed clinical services embedded across Primary Care Networks, community services and neighbourhood health systems, working exclusively within the NHS.

Delivering at National Scale

Promni Health supports NHS organisations across England through a scalable, nationally coordinated delivery model:

• 200+ NHS Primary Care Networks
• 33 Integrated Care Boards
• 1,000+ GP Practices
• 1 million+ appointments delivered per year
• 80%+ clinician retention
• 370+ directly employed clinicians

Our national footprint enables consistent mobilisation, shared best practice and reliable service delivery aligned with local system priorities.

Meet Our Leadership Team

Get to know the senior management team at Promni Health: Apply through our website

Details
Date posted: 29 June 2026
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: £42,000 to £56,500 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: E0149-26-0160
Job locations: The East Oxford Health Centre, 1 Manzil Way, OXFORD, OX4 1XD, United Kingdom

Job description
What You will Do
Clinical Practice

• Independently assess, diagnose, and manage MSK presentations including complex cases
• Request investigations (e.g. imaging, blood tests) and make appropriate referrals
• Create tailored self-management plans to support behavioural change and recovery
• Use full scope of practice - including prescribing and injection therapy (if qualified)
• Record utilisation data daily and collect Patient Satisfaction Questionnaires (PSQs)

Collaboration & Development

• Work as part of a GP-based MDT and build positive relationships with practice staff
• Educate colleagues on MSK triage pathways and provide informal guidance
• Support clinical audits and service improvement initiatives
• Help shape and refine local MSK care pathways

Leadership & Learning

• Engage in supervision and peer reflection sessions
• Continue your development against the HEE Roadmap to Practice
• Contribute to clinical governance and mentoring where appropriate

What Were Looking For
Essential:

• HCPC & CSP registered Physiotherapist
• Minimum 5 years post-graduate clinical experience
• Minimum 3 years MSK clinical experience
• Understanding of the HEE Roadmap to Practice and the MSK Core Capabilities Framework
• Active CPD portfolio aligned to the 4 pillars of advanced practice
• Passed Stage 1 of the HEE Roadmap

Desirable:

• MSc Level 7 modules
• Prior FCP or MSK triage experience (private or NHS)
• Experience working in GP practices
• Experience using EMIS or SystmOne
• Qualified in injection therapy and/or as an Independent Prescriber

Key Skills

• Confident and friendly with a collaborative approach to integrating into GP practice teams
• Able to build strong relationships with GPs, receptionists, nurses, and MDT members
• Excellent communication and clinical reasoning skills
• Calm, resilient, and proactive in a fast-paced, evolving healthcare setting
• Comfortable with digital tools and modern clinical systems
• Committed to high standards of ethical, professional, and patient-centred care

What We Offer

• Salary: £42,000 £56,500 (depending on experience)
• 12.5+ days protected CPD time annually
• Fully funded training in Injection Therapy and Independent Prescribing
• 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays (rising to 33 with service)
• Enhanced sick pay scheme
• Corporate private healthcare cash plan via Medicash
• Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Cycle2Work and TechScheme salary sacrifice options
• Flexible workplace pension
• Refer-a-friend bonus scheme
• A friendly, inclusive, and supportive team culture

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Promni Health welcomes applications from all backgrounds and is committed to fair and inclusive recruitment. We are happy to provide reasonable adjustments and support throughout the recruitment process. If you need assistance with your application due to a disability or long-term health condition, please contact: View email address on meeveem.com

This supports:

• Equality Act 2010 (reasonable adjustments duty)
• NHS People Promise (Belonging, Compassionate and Inclusive)
• CQC Well-Led domain (inclusive culture, fair treatment)

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• HCPC and CSP registered Physiotherapist
• A degree in Physiotherapy

Desirable

• Completion of some level 7 MSc learning (HEE Roadmap Stage 1 & 2)
• Qualified independent prescriber
• Qualified injection therapist

Experience
Essential

• Minimum 5 years post-graduate clinical experience
• Minimum 3 years MSK clinical experience
• Understanding of the HEE Roadmap to Practice and the MSK Core Capabilities Framework
• Active CPD portfolio aligned to the 4 pillars of advanced practice
• Where possible, reasonable adjustments will be considered to enable applicants to meet the requirements of the role.

Desirable

• Prior FCP or MSK triage experience (private or NHS)
• Experience working in GP practices
• Experience using EMIS or SystmOne

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: Promni Health
Address: The East Oxford Health Centre, 1 Manzil Way, OXFORD, OX4 1XD, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply through our website

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Recruitment Specialist
James Bridgford
View email address on meeveem.com

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