First Contact Physiotherapist

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. Manor View Practice First Contact Physiotherapist The closing date is 10 November 2026 Apply for this job Job summary The first contact physiotherapist role supports the delivery of MSK assessment and signposting within primary care. The postholder will work at the Manor View Practice which has 4 sites in Bushey, Watford, South Oxhey and Borehamwood. This role will be based at Borehamwood and Watford. Main duties of the job Main duties of the job 1.To work as an autonomous, extended scope practitioner, with an extended scope of practice to work within a team. To deliver a high standard of specialist assessment and treatment of musculoskeletal patients in primary care GP practice. 2.To be an expert clinician and work as an independent practitioner working within GP practice alongside wider clinical team and practice staff. This will involve seeing patients on a first contact basis, without prior contact with their GP, in order to establish a rapid and accurate diagnosis and management plan. 3.To act as a source of expertise on the management of patients with MSK conditions and provide an advisory service to professional colleagues and support the GPs in the education and supervision of clinical staff. 4.To aid in the collection of data for the purpose of regular research, audit, evaluation and implementation of evidence based practice within the field of MSK in Primary Care. 5. Use extended scope clinical skills such as joint or soft tissue injections and make radiology referrals. Training will be given if required. 6.Requesting diagnostic services such as x-rays, to aid diagnosis and the management plans of patients and interpret and act on the results of such te About us We are a busy, friendly, proactive and forward-thinking practice. The current workforce is led by six GP Partners, supported by a large clinical and non-clinical team, operating across four sites, in Hertfordshire with around 150 staff. This is a full or part-time position. This position will support out existing FCP who is based at our Bushey site. Details Date posted 28 October 2026 Pay scheme Other Salary £50,000 to £60,000 a year Depending on qualifications and experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number A3374-26-0028 Job locations Theobald Medical Centre 121 Theobald Street Borehamwood Hertfordshire WD6 4PT United Kingdom Bushey Medical Centre London Road Bushey WD23 2NN United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities Main duties of the job The post holder will be expected to provide leadership and collaborate with all other clinicians working within the practice to develop more effective clinical pathways and service. An ability to embrace new ways of working including telephone and video consultations alongside traditional face to face contacts is an essential requirement. Job responsibilities 1. To work as an autonomous, extended scope practitioner, with an extended scope of practice to work within a team. To deliver a high standard of specialist assessment and treatment of musculoskeletal patients in primary care GP practice. Using evidence-based principles/ current best practice and expert specialist skills and clinical reasoning to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions. 2. To be an expert clinician and work as an independent practiti