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Primary Care Careers

First Contact Practitioner/Physiotherapist

The closing date is 23 November 2026

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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.

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.

Please note, previous applicants need not apply.

Main duties of the job

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

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.
• Previous applicants need not apply

Details

Date posted

04 November 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

• depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

30151

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 do not hesitate to get in contact with us.

Job description

Job responsibilities

If you would like to find out more information about this role, please do not hesitate to get in contact with us.

Person Specification

To be considered for the position, you will require the following:

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
• 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

Person Specification

To be considered for the position, you will require the following:

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
• 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

Primary Care Careers

01206918760

Details

Date posted

04 November 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

• depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

30151

Job locations

SOUTHGATES MED &SURG CTR & WOOTTONS

41 GOODWINS ROAD

KING'S LYNN

Norfolk

PE30 5QX

United Kingdom

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