Job Description

Job Summary

Park Medical Practice is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic First Contact Physiotherapist (FCP) to join our multidisciplinary team in Derby. This is a part-time position, working 27 hours per week. Salary is dependent on experience. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality musculoskeletal (MSK) care at the first point of contact for our patients, supporting the local community and contributing to an outstanding patient experience.

Main duties of the job

Provide expert assessment, diagnosis, and management of MSK conditions for patients in primary care.

Act as the initial point of contact for patients presenting with MSK issues, working independently to assess, triage, and manage your caseload.

Offer advice, education, and self-management strategies to promote early intervention and prevent unnecessary referrals to secondary care.

Maintain high standards of clinical documentation and patient confidentiality at all times.

Collaborate closely with GPs, nurses, and the wider multidisciplinary team (MDT) to ensure seamless patient care.

Refer patients for investigations or specialist services in line with local and national guidelines where necessary.

Participate in service development, clinical audit, and quality improvement initiatives.

Engage in regular MDT meetings, case discussions, and continuing professional development activities.

Qualifications :

Essential criteria

Degree in Physiotherapy; HCPC registration; Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) membership. HCPC registered physiotherapist; evidence of ongoing professional development. IR(ME)R trained and able to request imaging or to train for this is essential. The candidate should be an independent prescriber or actively working toward completing the V300 Independent and Supplementary Prescribing qualification.

Desirable criteria

The candidate should be capable of performing joint injections or be willing to undergo training to offer this service.

Experience:

Essential criteria

Significant post-qualification MSK experience in autonomous clinical decision-making.

Desirable criteria

Significant post-qualification experience in primary care or community settings

Skills :

Essential criteria

Excellent clinical reasoning and communication skills; ability to manage a varied caseload; strong organisational and IT skills; commitment to patient-centred care; Demonstrates a proactive, flexible approach; ability to work both independently and as part of a team;

Desirable criteria

Systmone user

Overview of your organisation

The Park Medical is a progressive, patient-centred GP surgery located in Derby, working over 3 sites, serving approximately 28,000 patients. Our practice is proud of its welcoming culture, strong values, and commitment to continuous learning.

Our current team includes: 8 GP partners, 8 Salaried GPs, 5 ACPs, 4 Pharmacists, 2 Pharmacy Technicians, 2 Social Prescribers and 1 First Contact Physio.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From 38,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 27 per week

Benefits:

Bereavement leave Company pension Free flu jabs Free parking On-site parking Sick pay
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person