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First Contact Physiotherapy Practitioner FCP
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
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Reference: 2377418
Job summary
We are seeking a motivated Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner (First Contact Practitioner) to join our established FCP team, working across Primary Care services in Bury.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Band 8a clinician to provide advanced musculoskeletal care within Primary Care, assessing, diagnosing and managing patients at their first point of contact. As part of the NCA-wide MSK service, the post holder will work closely with General Practice, community and secondary care services to ensure patients receive timely access to the most appropriate assessment, treatment and onward care.
The role also provides opportunities to contribute to service development, quality improvement, education and clinical leadership within an established and supportive FCP service.
Main duties of the job
- Provide expert musculoskeletal assessment, diagnosis and management for patients presenting within Primary Care.
- Act as the first point of contact for patients with undifferentiated MSK conditions, determining appropriate management and referral pathways.
- Utilise advanced clinical reasoning and decision-making to independently manage complex presentations.
- Request and interpret appropriate investigations within scope of practice.
- Refer patients to community, secondary care and specialist services as appropriate.
- Support patients with education, self-management and shared decision-making.
- Work collaboratively with GPs, practice teams, community services and secondary care clinicians to optimise patient outcomes.
- Maintain high standards of clinical documentation, governance and professional practice.
- Participate in clinical supervision, peer review, audit, service evaluation and quality improvement activities.
- Provide clinical leadership and act as a specialist MSK resource to Primary Care colleagues and the wider MSK service.
About us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
Details
Date posted
01 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£57,528 to £64,750 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
236-CSS-P341-26-A
Job locations
Primary Care bases in Bury
Townside
Bury
BL9 7TD
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Professional Registration
Essential
- Current HCPC registration for Physiotherapist
Desirable
- Member of Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
- Member of relevant specialist interest group
Qualifications
Essential
- MSc Advanced Clinical Practice or evidence of working towards MSc Advanced Clinical Practice, or equivalent recognised Advanced Practice qualification/portfolio mapped to the four pillars of Advanced Practice.
- BSc Physiotherapy/Graduate Diploma Physiotherapy
Desirable
- Non Medical Prescriber
- Administration of Steroid Injection Therapy Qualification
- Leadership Qualification
Knowledge training and experience
Essential
- Evidence of highly developed specialist musculoskeletal knowledge at Master's level or equivalent, demonstrated through advanced clinical practice, management of complex presentations and autonomous clinical decision-making.
- Evidence of recent advanced clinical courses and continuing professional development relevant to advanced musculoskeletal practice and autonomous clinical decision-making.
- Evidence of extensive experience working at Band 7 level or equivalent within Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy, demonstrating advanced clinical reasoning, autonomous decision-making and management of complex and undifferentiated musculoskeletal presentations.
- Teaching, supervisory and appraisal skills and experience on a regular basis
- Evidence of working within organisational policies and procedures, including Data Protection, Equality and Diversity, and Health and Safety requirements, to deliver safe, effective and inclusive patient care
- Evidence of being self-motivated, with the ability to lead, influence and motivate others to deliver high-quality patient care and service objectives.
Person Specification
Professional Registration
Essential
- Current HCPC registration for Physiotherapist
Desirable
- Member of Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
- Member of relevant specialist interest group
Qualifications
Essential
- MSc Advanced Clinical Practice or evidence of working towards MSc Advanced Clinical Practice, or equivalent recognised Advanced Practice qualification/portfolio mapped to the four pillars of Advanced Practice.
- BSc Physiotherapy/Graduate Diploma Physiotherapy
Desirable
- Non Medical Prescriber
- Administration of Steroid Injection Therapy Qualification
- Leadership Qualification
Knowledge training and experience
Essential
- Evidence of highly developed specialist musculoskeletal knowledge at Master's level or equivalent, demonstrated through advanced clinical practice, management of complex presentations and autonomous clinical decision-making.
- Evidence of recent advanced clinical courses and continuing professional development relevant to advanced musculoskeletal practice and autonomous clinical decision-making.
- Evidence of extensive experience working at Band 7 level or equivalent within Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy, demonstrating advanced clinical reasoning, autonomous decision-making and management of complex and undifferentiated musculoskeletal presentations.
- Teaching, supervisory and appraisal skills and experience on a regular basis
- Evidence of working within organisational policies and procedures, including Data Protection, Equality and Diversity, and Health and Safety requirements, to deliver safe, effective and inclusive patient care
- Evidence of being self-motivated, with the ability to lead, influence and motivate others to deliver high-quality patient care and service objectives.
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Primary Care bases in Bury
Townside
Bury
BL9 7TD
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Primary Care bases in Bury
Townside
Bury
BL9 7TD
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)