First Contact Physiotherapist

Chagford Health Centre

The closing date is 30 April 2025

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Job summary

As part of the North Dartmoor Primary Care Network(PCN) this role offers the chance to make a real difference in the community while working with a dynmaic and supportive multi disciplinary team. You will be the first point of contact for patients presenting with musculoskeletal conditions, helping them to manage pain recover and prevent future issues.

Main duties of the job

Provide Expert physiotherapy assessments and treatment to patients presenting with musculoskeletal concerns

Work collaboratively in managing chronic conditions and recovery from injuries or surgery.

Ensure efficient and high quality delivery of physiotherapy services within the practices

Provide education and advice on injury prevention, exercises and lifestyle modifications

About us

We are North Dartmoor PCN involving 5 practices 4 rural and 1 urban large practice (Lead Practice) we have a Clinical Director and a PCN Manager who work Part time. You will be working within 2 of the practices Chagford Health Centre and Cheriton Bishop Surgery

Date posted

12 March 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

W0041-25-0000

Job locations

Chagford Health Centre

Car Park

Chagford

Newton Abbot

Devon

TQ13 8BW


Cheriton Bishop Surgery

Cheriton Bishop

Devon

EX6 6JA


Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide advanced clinical assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for patients with musculoskeletal conditions in primary care settings. To work autonomously within a multidisciplinary team, delivering high-quality care and supporting patients to manage their health effectively.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide advanced clinical assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for patients with musculoskeletal conditions in primary care settings. To work autonomously within a multidisciplinary team, delivering high-quality care and supporting patients to manage their health effectively.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Relevant postgraduate qualifications in MSK or Primary Care Physiotherapy.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Relevant postgraduate qualifications in MSK or Primary Care Physiotherapy.

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

Chagford Health Centre

Address

Chagford Health Centre

Car Park

Chagford

Newton Abbot

Devon

TQ13 8BW


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Chagford Health Centre

Address

Chagford Health Centre

Car Park

Chagford

Newton Abbot

Devon

TQ13 8BW


Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Director of PCN or PCN Manager

Claire Hart or Judi Fowler

judi.fowler@nhs.net

01647433320

Date posted

12 March 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

W0041-25-0000

Job locations

Chagford Health Centre

Car Park

Chagford

Newton Abbot

Devon

TQ13 8BW


Cheriton Bishop Surgery

Cheriton Bishop

Devon

EX6 6JA


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