Opportunity to work at the forefront of MSK care in a primary care setting, enhancing the integration of physiotherapy within general practice.
Flexible working arrangements encouraged, allowing for better work-life balance.
Ability to autonomously manage patient care pathways, utilizing advanced differential diagnostic skills.
Access to ongoing support and training from experienced colleagues, including the Band 8a FCP, fostering professional development.
Engagement with a collaborative multidisciplinary team, promoting excellent working relationships and teamwork.
Contribution to service delivery improvement, as participation in audits and feedback initiatives is valued.
Impact on community health by providing high-quality care to patients with undiagnosed MSK disorders.
The Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust is seeking experienced musculoskeletal (MSK) physiotherapists for the role of First Contact Practitioner (FCP) in Wigan. This position aims to enhance clinical care within a primary care setting by allowing practitioners to be the first point of contact for patients with undiagnosed MSK disorders. Candidates will utilize their advanced differential diagnostic skills to manage patient care pathways autonomously, which includes assessment, diagnosis, and providing appropriate self-care advice or referrals. The role encourages flexible working hours and requires a commitment to building strong relationships within the Primary Care Network (PCN) team and supporting service delivery, audit, and improvement.
Ideal candidates will have or be pursuing Level 7 learning in MSK and must demonstrate effective teamwork capabilities. They will work closely with a Band 8a FCP to contribute expertise and training to the wider MSK and Physiotherapy teams. Additionally, the position emphasises the trust's commitment to excellent staff engagement and patient care, encapsulating its values of dignity and safety. Interested applicants should be aware that the vacancy may close early if a high volume of suitable candidates applies, and past unsuccessful applicants are advised not to reapply.
Ideal candidates will have or be pursuing Level 7 learning in MSK and must demonstrate effective teamwork capabilities. They will work closely with a Band 8a FCP to contribute expertise and training to the wider MSK and Physiotherapy teams. Additionally, the position emphasises the trust's commitment to excellent staff engagement and patient care, encapsulating its values of dignity and safety. Interested applicants should be aware that the vacancy may close early if a high volume of suitable candidates applies, and past unsuccessful applicants are advised not to reapply.
We are excited to invite applications from experienced MSK physiotherapists who are seeking to deliver the highest level of clinical care from a general practice setting. The First Contact Practitioner (FCP) model has been designed to support musculoskeletal clinicians in primary care as well as provide a resilient framework for the future of FCP delivery.
Part time/Flexible Working will be actively encouraged.
Candidates will be required to present original certificates for qualifications at interview stage and during the onboarding process.
Please note this vacancy may close earlier if a high volume of suitable applications are received.
Recent unsuccessful applicants need not reapply
The role will be based predominantly in Primary Care, within the established FCP team within a PCN. You will be the first point of contact for patients with undiagnosed MSK disorders and will need highly developed differential diagnostic skills to ensure patients are managed safely, efficiently, and effectively.
You will direct the care pathway for your patients autonomously, including assessment and diagnostics, provision of diagnosis, appropriate self-care advice or onward referral as indicated.
You should understand indications for, and limitations of, relevant MSK investigations, and will be confident in explaining their use and implications to patients. You should have or be currently undertaking Level 7 learning within MSK.
This role is designed to establish MSK expertise in Primary Care, and as such you will work closely in practices to build excellent working relationships with the PCN team members. You will bring expert MSK knowledge to your PCN, and as such will be a resource to the wider team. You will work closely with your Band 8a FCP to provide support and training within the PCN and wider FCP team. You will need to have clear evidence of team working and will be expected to support the Band 8a FCP in effective service delivery, audit and improvement. Although the role will be primarily Primary Care based, you will also be a key resource for the wider MSK and Physiotherapy team.
Choose Well – Choose WWL
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals, NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that ‘happy staff, makes for happy patients’. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement, and living our values ‘the WWL Way’.
WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.
On-Call
Please note that senior positions (AFC band 8A or above) may be expected to participate in an on-call rota, if the role is predominantly operational.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Katie Lockey Job title: Therapy Lead MSK/FCP Email address: Telephone number:
Part time/Flexible Working will be actively encouraged.
Candidates will be required to present original certificates for qualifications at interview stage and during the onboarding process.
Please note this vacancy may close earlier if a high volume of suitable applications are received.
Recent unsuccessful applicants need not reapply
The role will be based predominantly in Primary Care, within the established FCP team within a PCN. You will be the first point of contact for patients with undiagnosed MSK disorders and will need highly developed differential diagnostic skills to ensure patients are managed safely, efficiently, and effectively.
You will direct the care pathway for your patients autonomously, including assessment and diagnostics, provision of diagnosis, appropriate self-care advice or onward referral as indicated.
You should understand indications for, and limitations of, relevant MSK investigations, and will be confident in explaining their use and implications to patients. You should have or be currently undertaking Level 7 learning within MSK.
This role is designed to establish MSK expertise in Primary Care, and as such you will work closely in practices to build excellent working relationships with the PCN team members. You will bring expert MSK knowledge to your PCN, and as such will be a resource to the wider team. You will work closely with your Band 8a FCP to provide support and training within the PCN and wider FCP team. You will need to have clear evidence of team working and will be expected to support the Band 8a FCP in effective service delivery, audit and improvement. Although the role will be primarily Primary Care based, you will also be a key resource for the wider MSK and Physiotherapy team.
Choose Well – Choose WWL
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals, NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that ‘happy staff, makes for happy patients’. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement, and living our values ‘the WWL Way’.
WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.
On-Call
Please note that senior positions (AFC band 8A or above) may be expected to participate in an on-call rota, if the role is predominantly operational.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Katie Lockey Job title: Therapy Lead MSK/FCP Email address: Telephone number:
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