About this role
Job summary
We are looking to recruit a part-time First Contact Physiotherapist to join our established and experienced team. This is a permanent position to work one day per week on a Monday or Thursday at a practice based near Reading.
Please note that this is not a hybrid or remote role. You will be embedded within your allocated practice, collaborating closely with GPs, reception teams, nurses, and wider MDT colleagues to deliver integrated, personalised patient care.
We are looking for someone who is:
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
Main duties of the job
As a First Contact Physiotherapist, you will work onsite within GP practices 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 strong clinical support.
You will have the opportunity to use or develop advanced skills, including injection therapy and independent prescribing, supported by protected CPD time and structured supervision.
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.
Job description Job responsibilities
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 pathwaysLeadership & 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
Person Specification
Experience Essential
5 years post-graduate clinical experience 3 years MSK clinical experience Understanding of the HEE Roadmap to Practice and the MSK Core Capabilities Framework
Desirable
Prior FCP or MSK triage experience (private or NHS) Experience working in GP practices Experience using EMIS or SystmOne
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
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 Westwood Road
Tileshurt
Reading
RG31 5PR
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.promnihealth.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)