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. Tynemouth Medical Practice First Contact Physiotherapist The closing date is 27 November 2026 Apply for this job Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Advanced Physiotherapist to join our team. The first contact physiotherapist role supports the delivery of MSK assessment and signposting within primary care, working closely with the wider clinical team to help us deliver the highest standards of care for our patients. Would you like to be part of our supportive, enthusiastic and proactive team? Main duties of the job The post holder will be the first point of contact for expert clinical assessment and diagnosis of patients presenting with MSK conditions in the practice. They will need highly developed differential diagnostic skills to ensure patients are managed safely, efficiently, and effectively. They will direct the care pathway for their patients autonomously, including assessment and diagnostics, provision of diagnosis, appropriate self-care advice or onward referral as indicated. They should understand indications for, and limitations of, relevant MSK investigations, and will be confident in explaining their use and implications to patients. About us We are a large training practice based in a comfortable purpose built premises only minutes away from Tottenham Hale and Seven Sisters stations. We are passionate about improving outcomes for patients with musculoskeletal conditions to improve their physical and mental health. We provide a weekly chair-based exercise class through the PCN at the local Tottenham leisure centre with a fitness instructor, to help deconditioned patients develop baseline mobility and strength to improve their conditions and reduce their risk of falls with aging. Our aim is to provide quality services in a caring and friendly environment and offer a supportive working environment to all members of our team. We are keen to support training and personal development and have a GP with an MSc in Sports Medicine able to perform steroid injections. Details Date posted 28 October 2026 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number A0862-26-0007 Job locations 24 Tynemouth Road London N15 4RH United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities Clinical - To be the first point of clinical contact for patients presenting with MSK conditions or symptoms, providing the patient with the primary assessment, diagnosis and management options for their condition. - Use advance clinical practice skills and clinical reasoning to provide comprehensive diagnostic and treatment support patients who present with complex musculoskeletal conditions and/or multiple pathologies and/or mental health and/or pain management needs. - Independently request diagnostic tests including routine and specialist x-rays, MRI imaging, ultrasound scans and blood and other pathology tests. Interpret the results alongside traditional physiotherapeutic assessment techniques and non-clinical information to aid clinical diagnosis and decisions on potential treatment options/clinical interventions. - Carry own caseload as an autonomous practitioner, providing direct clinical/physiotherapeutic care for patients with a range of complex musculo-skeletal conditions and who may have significant other primary or secondary cond