About this role
Job summary
We are seeking an experienced and proactive First Contact Physiotherapist (FCP) to join our Primary Care Network (PCN) team.
This role is funded through the Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS) and offers an excellent opportunity to work at the forefront of primary care transformation. You will provide expert musculoskeletal (MSK) assessment and management to patients at the point of first contact across our member GP practices.
As part of a collaborative PCN multidisciplinary team (MDT), you will play a key role in improving patient access, reducing GP workload, and delivering high-quality, integrated care within the community.
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities
Act as a First Contact Practitioner, seeing patients with MSK conditions without prior GP referral Provide advanced assessment, diagnosis, and management of a wide range of MSK presentations Deliver evidence-based care, including self-management advice and rehabilitation plans Refer for investigations (e.g. imaging) and to secondary care or community services where appropriate Work across multiple practices within the PCN, supporting consistent, high-quality care Contribute to MDT working alongside GPs, pharmacists, social prescribers, and other ARRS roles Support service development and help embed the FCP model across the network Maintain accurate clinical records using SystmOne
About us
Mewstone Primary Care Network has a list size of approximately 32,000 patients. The PCN practices are Church View Surgery, Wembury Surgery, Yealm Medical Practice and Dean Cross Surgery, the practices share the same ethos of supportive learning.
Job description Job responsibilities
We are looking for a Physiotherapist who:
Has a Full UK Driving License
Is HCPC-registered with a recognised Physiotherapy qualification
Has significant experience in MSK clinical practice
Has completed (or is working towards) FCP / Advanced Practice capabilities framework
Demonstrates excellent clinical reasoning and autonomous decision-making
Is confident working independently within a primary care setting
Has strong communication skills and a patient-centred approach
Is flexible and able to work across a network of practices, including Saturday mornings in line with Enhanced Access
Desirable Criteria
Previous experience working as an FCP within Primary Care / PCN
Ability to undertake joint injections
Experience contributing to service development or pathway redesign
Knowledge of ARRS roles and integrated care systems
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Is HCPC-registered with a recognised Physiotherapy qualification
Desirable
Previous experience working as an FCP within Primary Care / PCN Ability to undertake joint injections Experience contributing to service development or pathway redesign Knowledge of ARRS roles and integrated care systems ________________________________________
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 Mewstone PCN
Address Wembury Surgery
51 Hawthorn Drive
Wembury
Plymouth
PL9 0BE
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.wemburysurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)