Physiotherapist First Contact Practitioner MSK - Level Surrey

We are recruiting an MSK First Contact Practitioner (Level 1) to work within community GP settings, acting as the first point of patient contact. The role involves autonomous assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning and onward referral for patients presenting with MSK conditions, including complex or chronic presentations.

Main duties of the job

• Independently assess, diagnose and manage patients presenting with MSK conditions.
• Formulate individualised treatment and management plans using advanced clinical reasoning.
• Manage a designated caseload efficiently, prioritising clinical need.
• Provide specialist MSK advice to patients, carers, physiotherapy colleagues and GPs.
• Deliver both planned and spontaneous patient education to support understanding and engagement.
• Use advanced manual therapy skills, investigative techniques and analytical skills for complex cases.
• Coordinate referrals for diagnostics or secondary care services when required.
• Maintain accurate and legally compliant clinical records.
• Communicate effectively with patients and carers to maximise rehabilitation outcomes.
• Assess capacity, obtain consent and work within relevant legal and professional frameworks.
• Contribute to MDT training, teaching and clinical development where required.
• Participate in the organisations CPD programme.
• Represent the organisation at local, regional and national levels where appropriate.

About us

PHL Group was founded

in 2009 by a team of commercial partners and experienced General Practitioners

with a clear vision of providing services that would contribute to and benefit

the local healthcare economy. PHL (formerly

known as Hampshire Doctors on Call) runs Integrated Urgent Care, which evolved

from the former Out of Hours model, for localities in Hampshire and the Isle of

Wight. All of the core services which look after patients with an urgent healthcare

need are joined up together, and PHL work closely with system partners such as South

Central Ambulance Service. The services we operate include call handling,

telephone clinical assessment, out of hours home visiting services and some face-to-face

Primary Care appointments services in Hampshire. In 2021 a newly formed

Healthcare Division was created and incorporates PHLs Urgent Care, Primary

Care and Youla Care Concierge Services. The new division combines PHL's

healthcare operations into one team and utilises internal and external

resources efficiently to achieve our organisations vision: to be an innovative

healthcare enabler, known for providing a range of high-quality care.

PHL Group aims to assist candidates with their transition into a career in the thriving and fast-paced private healthcare industry. We are looking for talented individuals that want to join us on our journey to becoming the fastest growing, most trusted healthcare organisation.

Details

Date posted

05 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

E0062-26-0132

Job locations

Crondall New Surgery

Redlands Lane

Crondall

Farnham

Surrey

GU10 5RF

United Kingdom

Fleet Medical Centre

Church Road

Fleet

Hampshire

GU51 4PE

United Kingdom

Richmond Surgery

Richmond Close

Fleet

Hampshire

GU52 7US

United Kingdom

The Border Practice

Blackwater Way

Aldershot

Hampshire

GU12 4DN

United Kingdom

The Carlton Yard Clinic

Victoria Road

Farnham

Surrey

GU9 7RD

United Kingdom

Thatcham Medical Practice

Thatcham

RG18 3AG

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

We are recruiting an MSK First Contact Practitioner (Level 1) to work within community GP settings, acting as the first point of patient contact. The role involves autonomous assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning and onward referral for patients presenting with MSK conditions, including complex or chronic presentations.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently assess, diagnose and manage patients presenting with MSK conditions.
• Formulate individualised treatment and management plans using advanced clinical reasoning.
• Manage a designated caseload efficiently, prioritising clinical need.
• Provide specialist MSK advice to patients, carers, physiotherapy colleagues and GPs.
• Deliver both planned and spontaneous patient education to support understanding and engagement.
• Use advanced manual therapy skills, investigative techniques and analytical skills for complex cases.
• Coordinate referrals for diagnostics or secondary care services when required.
• Maintain accurate and legally compliant clinical records.
• Communicate effectively with patients and carers to maximise rehabilitation outcomes.
• Assess capacity, obtain consent and work within relevant legal and professional frameworks.
• Contribute to MDT training, teaching and clinical development where required.
• Participate in the organisations CPD programme.
• Represent the organisation at local, regional and national levels where appropriate.

Job responsibilities

We are recruiting an MSK First Contact Practitioner (Level 1) to work within community GP settings, acting as the first point of patient contact. The role involves autonomous assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning and onward referral for patients presenting with MSK conditions, including complex or chronic presentations.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently assess, diagnose and manage patients presenting with MSK conditions.
• Formulate individualised treatment and management plans using advanced clinical reasoning.
• Manage a designated caseload efficiently, prioritising clinical need.
• Provide specialist MSK advice to patients, carers, physiotherapy colleagues and GPs.
• Deliver both planned and spontaneous patient education to support understanding and engagement.
• Use advanced manual therapy skills, investigative techniques and analytical skills for complex cases.
• Coordinate referrals for diagnostics or secondary care services when required.
• Maintain accurate and legally compliant clinical records.
• Communicate effectively with patients and carers to maximise rehabilitation outcomes.
• Assess capacity, obtain consent and work within relevant legal and professional frameworks.
• Contribute to MDT training, teaching and clinical development where required.
• Participate in the organisations CPD programme.
• Represent the organisation at local, regional and national levels where appropriate.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Ability to work independently. Knowledge of a wide range of assessment and treatment approaches. A clear understanding of the CSP professional code of conduct and relevant professional guidelines

Desirable

• Experience of out-patient or community MSK or neurological rehabilitation Experience of NHS working Work experience in a related environment. E.g., sports/healthcare

Experience

Essential

• HCPC and CSP registered Physiotherapist.

Desirable

• Evidence of continued professional development - Stage 1 or on a roadmap.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Ability to work independently. Knowledge of a wide range of assessment and treatment approaches. A clear understanding of the CSP professional code of conduct and relevant professional guidelines

Desirable

• Experience of out-patient or community MSK or neurological rehabilitation Experience of NHS working Work experience in a related environment. E.g., sports/healthcare

Experience

Essential

• HCPC and CSP registered Physiotherapist.

Desirable

• Evidence of continued professional development - Stage 1 or on a roadmap.

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 .

Additional information

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 .

Employer details

Employer name

Partnering Health Ltd

Address

Crondall New Surgery

Redlands Lane

Crondall

Farnham

Surrey

GU10 5RF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.phlgroup.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Partnering Health Ltd

Address

Crondall New Surgery

Redlands Lane

Crondall

Farnham

Surrey

GU10 5RF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.phlgroup.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job responsibilities

We are recruiting an MSK First Contact Practitioner (Level 1) to work within community GP settings, acting as the first point of patient contact. The role involves autonomous assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning and onward referral for patients presenting with MSK conditions, including complex or chronic presentations.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently assess, diagnose and manage patients presenting with MSK conditions.
• Formulate individualised treatment and management plans using advanced clinical reasoning.
• Manage a designated caseload efficiently, prioritising clinical need.
• Provide specialist MSK advice to patients, carers, physiotherapy colleagues and GPs.
• Deliver both planned and spontaneous patient education to support understanding and engagement.
• Use advanced manual therapy skills, investigative techniques and analytical skills for complex cases.
• Coordinate referrals for diagnostics or secondary care services when required.
• Maintain accurate and legally compliant clinical records.
• Communicate effectively with patients and carers to maximise rehabilitation outcomes.
• Assess capacity, obtain consent and work within relevant legal and professional frameworks.
• Contribute to MDT training, teaching and clinical development where required.
• Participate in the organisations CPD programme.
• Represent the organisation at local, regional and national levels where appropriate.

Qualifications

Essential

• Ability to work independently. Knowledge of a wide range of assessment and treatment approaches. A clear understanding of the CSP professional code of conduct and relevant professional guidelines

Desirable

• Experience of out-patient or community MSK or neurological rehabilitation Experience of NHS working Work experience in a related environment. E.g., sports/healthcare

Experience

Essential

• HCPC and CSP registered Physiotherapist.

Desirable

• Evidence of continued professional development - Stage 1 or on a roadmap.