First Contact Practitioner/Physiotherapist
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Primary Care Careers First Contact Practitioner/Physiotherapist
The closing date is 02 October 2026
Job summary
King's Lynn PCN is seeking two experienced first contact physiotherapists (FCPs) to deliver a high-quality musculoskeletal (MSK) assessment and management service for patients across our primary care network (PCN), which serves approximately 70,000 patients.
Based primarily at King's Lynn Health Hub, with sessions across participating GP practices, you will provide expert face-to-face assessment, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation for patients presenting with MSK and other appropriate conditions. Working autonomously within your professional scope of practice, you will support patients to self-manage their conditions, reduce unnecessary referrals and improve access to specialist MSK care.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will utilise SystmOne across the PCN, manage their own clinical caseload, complete referrals and investigations where appropriate, and contribute to the ongoing development of high-quality, patient-centred services.
About us
Based in the new purpose-built Kings Lynn Health Hub, the Kings Lynn Primary Care Network serves a population of approximately 71,000 patients residing across the Kings Lynn area within west Norfolk.
Working collaboratively with other partners to strengthen and support the delivery of Primary Care services, the PCN consists of 3 core GP practices Vida Healthcare, St James Medical Practice, Southgates Medical and Surgical Centre & the Woottons Surgery.
The PCN is led by a Clinical Director, Dr Caroline Delves.
Working conditions and benefits:
- Access to continuing professional development and clinical supervision.
- NHS Pension Scheme.
- Reimbursement of travel expenses in accordance with organisational policy.
- Enhanced DBS clearance required.
- Right-to-work documentation required before employment.
Details
Date posted
11 September 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience - depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
29849-1
Job locations
SOUTHGATES MED &SURG CTR & WOOTTONS
41 GOODWINS ROAD
KING'S LYNN
Norfolk
PE30 5QX
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
If you would like to find out more information about this role, please see the attached job specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
If you would like to find out more information about this role, please see the attached job specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy or equivalent recognised qualification.
- Master's degree or equivalent specialist knowledge, skills and experience.
- Demonstrable Level 7 capability in MSK assessment, diagnosis and treatment.
- HEE-recognised First Contact Practitioner (FCP) status.
- Current HCPC registration.
- Eligibility for Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) membership.
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience managing musculoskeletal caseloads independently
- Ability to prioritise and manage a diverse clinical workload
- Experience using SystmOne or similar electronic patient record systems
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills
- Right to work in the UK. Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this role
Desirable
- Previous experience working in primary care
- Experience delivering remote consultations (telephone consultations)
- Evidence of service development, audit or quality improvement work
- Experience working across multiple clinical sites
- Leadership, supervision or mentoring experience
- Independent prescribing qualification, or willingness to work towards one
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy or equivalent recognised qualification.
- Master's degree or equivalent specialist knowledge, skills and experience.
- Demonstrable Level 7 capability in MSK assessment, diagnosis and treatment.
- HEE-recognised First Contact Practitioner (FCP) status.
- Current HCPC registration.
- Eligibility for Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) membership.
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience managing musculoskeletal caseloads independently
- Ability to prioritise and manage a diverse clinical workload
- Experience using SystmOne or similar electronic patient record systems
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills
- Right to work in the UK. Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this role
Desirable
- Previous experience working in primary care
- Experience delivering remote consultations (telephone consultations)
- Evidence of service development, audit or quality improvement work
- Experience working across multiple clinical sites
- Leadership, supervision or mentoring experience
- Independent prescribing qualification, or willingness to work towards one
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).
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 (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Primary Care Careers
Address
SOUTHGATES MED &SURG CTR & WOOTTONS
41 GOODWINS ROAD
KING'S LYNN
Norfolk
PE30 5QX
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Primary Care Careers
Address
SOUTHGATES MED &SURG CTR & WOOTTONS
41 GOODWINS ROAD
KING'S LYNN
Norfolk
PE30 5QX
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Recruitment Team
Kings Lynn PCN
01206918760
Details
Date posted
11 September 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience - depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
29849-1
Job locations
SOUTHGATES MED &SURG CTR & WOOTTONS
41 GOODWINS ROAD
KING'S LYNN
Norfolk
PE30 5QX
United Kingdom
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