About this role
Job summary
We are seeking an experienced First Contact Physiotherapist (FCP) to provide autonomous assessment, diagnosis and management of musculoskeletal conditions in primary care. You will work as the first point of contact for patients without the need for prior GP assessment, in line with the NHS First Contact Practitioner Roadmap.
**Interviews to be conducted 26th August 2026**
Main duties of the job
Provide autonomous first contact assessment, diagnosis and management of MSK presentations.
Identify red flags and serious pathology and arrange urgent referral where appropriate.
Request and interpret investigations within local pathways.
Provide self-management advice, exercise prescription and onward referrals.
Contribute to education, audit and quality improvement.
Essential
HCPC registered Physiotherapist; significant MSK experience; excellent clinical reasoning; FCP Roadmap verified or working towards verification; commitment to high-quality patient care.
About us
Morris House is situated in Tottenham in a large, modern and airy purpose-built Medical Centre, which we share with district nurses, community physiotherapists, podiatrists, psychologists, tissue-viability nurses and a sexual health clinic. Our list size is about 15,000 patients. It is a diverse area and a cultural melting-pot.
Our practice has a very strong teaching ethos. We train GP registrars, medical students, physicians associates and foundation year 2 doctors among others. We have close links with Kings Medical School and the St Georges Physician Associate teaching program. We provide training to GP trainees from the Enfield and Haringey VTS and Foundation Year 2 doctors from the North Middlesex Hospital rotation program.
We perform the full range of clinical roles that you would expect in primary care. In addition, we offer high level minor surgery and specialist tongue tie release services. We have Diabetic, Learning Disability, Spirometry clinics. We offer a range of face to face and telephone appointment.
We are a friendly and interactive practice. We support our staff with study leave allowance, study leave funding, regular meetings, morning coffee, teaching and social events / parties. We conduct regular satisfaction surveys.
You can find more information about our practice by visiting our website: https://www.mhgp.co.uk/. For any informal queries or visits please contact our deputy practice manager Ms Michaela Ramgoolam: [email protected]
Job description Job responsibilities
Clinical ResponsibilitiesAssess undifferentiated MSK conditions using advanced clinical reasoning. Develop evidence-based management plans. Refer directly to secondary care, community services and imaging where appropriate. Maintain accurate EMIS records and coding. Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team.Leadership, Education and Service Development Support colleagues with MSK education. Participate in teaching and supervision. Lead and contribute to audit, QI and pathway development.Professional Responsibilities
Maintain HCPC registration and CPD. Work within the FCP Roadmap, CSP standards and practice policies. Comply with safeguarding, infection control, confidentiality, equality and diversity and information governance requirements.Benefits
20-minute appointments Protected CPD time Study leave and study budget Supportive MDT Teaching practice Career progression opportunitiesCare and Programme Management
Communicate highly sensitive condition related information to patients, relatives and carers. Initiate the process of diagnosis with patients suspected to have a chronic disease
Contribute to practice targets both local and national within the disease management Audit outcomes of care against standards and initiate changes as necessary Refer to other members of the extended primary health care team as appropriate To implement safeguarding protocols for children and vulnerable adults and to know who to refer to and how to escalate concerns. Communicate with the social services for the safety of the vulnerable in our community
Strategic Development of Primary Care Services
Contribute to the strategic development of primary care and public health services to meet patient and population needs within the practice. Work/liaise across multi-professional and agency boundaries. Work at the forefront of practice innovation. Determine how to deal with ambiguous or unique problems to develop and advance primary care services for the benefit of patients, carers and communities. Recognition and involvement in Morris House Group Practice as a teaching practice and help drive the further development of the clinical teams by offering expert physiotherapist advice and teaching Develop links within the Primary Care Network and other local and national bodies relevant to primary care physiotherapy initiatives.
Health Improvement
Initiate and carry out programmes of health screening and ensure other team members are aware of health agendas and screening programmes relevant to physiotherapy. Introduce innovation in practice to meet ongoing health need demands of the practice population. Share innovation and new learning with others. Support practitioners in profiling the practice population in order to initiate contribute and promote improved health and prevent disease in individuals and groups. Represent individuals and families interests when they are not able to do so themselves. Make referrals to statutory and voluntary agencies as appropriate.
Communication
Provide and receive highly complex, sensitive information. Use developed communication, negotiation and management skills Regularly communicate service-related information to Partners, Practice Manager, Salaried GPs, Nursing, AHPs, Administrative staff, patients, relatives and carers. Make operational judgements, manage conflicting views and reconcile inter and intra professional differences of opinion. Build and communicate therapeutic working relationships with a wide array of statutory and voluntary organisations for the benefit of patient care and facilitates good working relationships. Develop and deliver presentations to groups
Management & Leadership
Aim to develop a special interest (dependent on experience) within the practice Encourage and motivate others to be forward thinking in ideas that address the health needs of the practice that will be innovative whilst managing and developing new ways of working, Develop evidence-based practice, standards and promote best practice. Promote effective communication and relationships within the team. Actively participate in clinical and practice meetings. Develop own knowledge and practice to meet objectives/changes in service, through attendance on study days, self-directed learning and reflection in practice. Integrate theory into practice and establish formal links with educational institutions where appropriate. Operate high standards of probity. Complete mandatory training in a timely fashion Assist the practice achieve CQC, NHS England, NCL ICS/ICB and Public Health targetsInfluence and Develop Policy
Implement and adhere to practice/local/national, clinical commissioning group protocols and pathways, propose developments and improvements to service delivery.Manage and Use Information
Make effective use of the clinical system by ensuring the consistent and accurate entering of data and use of Read Codes. Facilitate the use of up to date information technology in order to collate accurate and timely information as and when required by the practice. Ensure a satisfactory call and recall system of patients. Assist in the development of practice protocols for the surgery and clinical protocols for the clinical team. Identify, monitor and review deficiencies in procedures and suggest remedial action.
Equality and Diversity
Morris House is committed to developing, supporting and sustaining a diverse workforce, representative of the community it serves, through the creation of a work environment where staff are able to do their jobs to the best of their abilities without discrimination or harassment. All employees have a responsibility to ensure that they understand the standards we expect and to promote and adhere to the policies and measures adopted by the practice.
You will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues by: Acting in a way that recognizes the importance of peoples rights and that is consistent with practice policies and current legislation Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues Behaving in a welcoming manner which is non-judgmental and respects the circumstances, feelings priorities and rights of others
Vulnerable Adults, Children & Young People
All members of staff have a duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of vulnerable adults, children and young people in all relevant areas of their work. This will include timely attendance at relevant training events and compliance with practice procedures.
Personal/Professional Development
You will participate in any training or development programme implemented by the practice as part of your employment. This will include: Participating in an annual development review including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of your own personal and/or professional development Taking responsibility for your own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work Keeping abreast of legislative changes and guidance relating to your role Complete all mandatory training in a timely fashion
Quality
You will strive to maintain quality within the practice, and will: Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk Assess your own performance and take accountability for your own actions, either directly or under supervision Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on your own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs Effectively manage your own time, workload and resources
Communication
You should recognize the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to: Communicate effectively with other team members Communicate effectively with patients and carers Recognize peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly
Confidentiality
Abide to the Confidentiality arrangements within NHS Follow the Clinical Governance guidance and the Caldicott Guardian principles Report breaches in patient confidentiality to the line manager as soon as possible Monitor and propose changes to protect patient confidentiality Take personal responsibility of actions relating to patient confidentiality and use of patient data
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Minimum 5 years' post-registration physiotherapy experience Minimum 3 years' specialist MSK physiotherapy experience Experience of autonomous assessment and management of complex MSK presentations Knowledge of NICE guidance and evidence-based MSK practice Experience of multidisciplinary working Understanding of the NHS, Clinical Governance and Information Governance
Desirable
Experience in Primary Care / GP Practice / PCN
Skills Essential
Advanced MSK assessment and clinical reasoning Differential diagnosis and identification of red flags Shared decision making and self-management support Excellent written and verbal communication Leadership, audit and quality improvement
Desirable
Experience with EMIS Web
Qualifications Essential
BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy or recognised equivalent Current HCPC registration with no restrictions Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) Level 3 Safeguarding Adults and Children Evidence of ongoing CPD and portfolio FCP Roadmap verified or actively working towards verification
Desirable
MSc Advanced Clinical Practice or Level 7 qualification Independent Prescribing qualification
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 Morris House Group Practice
Address 239 Lordship Lane
London
N17 6AA
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.mhgp.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)