FCP/ First Contact Practitioner
Grade: First Contact Physio Practitioner
- Salary: £38160 - £53,000 dependent on qualifications and experience
- Location: Gainsborough
- Contract: Full time Permanent
Post summary
HS Health Group Ltd is hiring a First Contact Practitioner (FCP) for our clinics in Gainsborough and surrounding areas. We are now inviting applications from forward-thinking, enthusiastic, self-motivated, well organised and hardworking physiotherapists with proven extensive MSK experience to work within GP Practices, who would have completed FCP registration to take the role of First Contact Practitioner (FCP). We have the infrastructure to support the suitable candidate towards further training in joint and soft tissue corticosteroid injections and Non – Medical Prescriber. Moreover, we will continue to support and promote CPD.
Working for our organisation
We are HS Health Group Ltd, MSK Service providers who have a proven history in providing MSK services to multiple PCNs in midlands and West Berkshire. We are a passionate and professional first contact physiotherapy service provider, focused on delivering robust and effective patient-centred care close to home. We are looking for forward thinking, enthusiastic, self-motivated, well organised individuals who are zealous in providing high quality patient care and services along with our current FCPs and MSK physiotherapists team. You will be provided with a comprehensive and tailored induction plan, ongoing support from the FCP Clinical Team Lead, Advanced Physio Practitioner team, experienced FCP peers, and ongoing CPD support. We also have a regular in-service training programme and offer opportunities for funded training courses when required. Working as an FCP you will gain experience of working alongside General Practitioners, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Pharmacists, Paramedics, and many other team members working within GP surgeries and PCNs. We are committed to provide a supportive, friendly and professional working environment, Monday to Friday job with weekends and bank holidays off, wage dependent on experience and skill base, option to join company pension scheme, 5.6 weeks annual leave, training and CPD opportunities. Incentives and bonuses based on performance are provided to our staff members.
Interested in applying?
If you feel this job is suitable for your experience and skills, please send your CV to recruitment lead Anu Andrews, anu.andrews@hshealthgroup.co.uk. You can contact us for further information and job description, we are happy to answer your queries.
Main duties of the job
Being an FCP, you will be working along with the medical and non-medical staff at the GP practices within a primary care network (PCN) to provide First Contact Physiotherapy service as part of their patient offer. This will include frontline expert screening and assessment to establish a rapid and accurate diagnosis and management plan. To meet this requirement, the candidate needs advanced clinical assessment skills, screening and triage skills, order relevant investigations, acting on results as required, discussing, sign-posting and initiating a wide range of treatment options, including onward referrals in line with evidence based pathways within the scope of practice and competence. You will also be expected to develop links with colleagues within the MSK pathway, commissioners, and secondary care colleagues to ensure the delivery of excellent patient-focused care. The qualification to request and interpret imaging, blood interpretation qualification, prescribing qualification and join injection qualifications are desirable. The successful candidate must be committed to attaining Health Education England FCP registration and will receive mentorship and support to achieve this within agreed timescales. The FCP will be expected to take responsibility for their ongoing professional development and funding will be provided based on the service demand. Access to own transport will be desirable to ensure the ability to travel between locations to carry out work at varying clinics, and to attend training and meetings (when not remote).
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
Demonstrates specialist knowledge of MSK Conditions.
3 years + experience of working in the field of Musculoskeletal physiotherapy.
Desirable
Evidence of clinical leadership.
Evidence of MSK & orthopaedic triage.
Qualifications
Essential
HCPC and CSP registration.
Masters degree or equivalent professional experience with evidence of professional study at Masters Degree level.
Stage 1 & 2 FCP registration completed either by FCP Portfolio route or FCP Taught route.
Desirable
Injection therapy qualification.
Non-Medical Prescribing Qualification.
Benefits of working for HS Health Group Ltd :
· Up to 36 days’ holiday (including public holidays)
. Holiday buy/ sell option available
· Holiday allowance depends on years of experience with the organisation.
· Monthly contribution to CSP and HCPC subscription
· Supported by a clinically lead management team
· Competitive salary with great progression opportunities
· Comprehensive induction and ongoing clinical and operational support
· Strong management, HR and admin team support to focus on team’s wellbeing.
· Individual funding allocation towards external CPD courses
· Regular appraisal and personal development plan
· Regular 1-2-1 CPD activities to support the training and development needs of the team members
· Employer pension contributions
· Flexible working patterns available to promote work-life balance
· Protected time for learning and development
· Optional overtime available
· Team building/Social events
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.
Job Types: Full-time
Pay: £38160 - £53,000 per year
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 28/04/2025
Expected start date: 01/10/2025
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £38,160.00-£53,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- UK visa sponsorship
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Gainsborough IP3: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Licence/Certification:
- FCP stage 1 & 2 registration (required)
Work Location: In person