First Contact Physiotherapist

The purpose of the role is to:

Provide clinical expertise, acting as First-Contact Physiotherapist and making decisions about the best course of action for patients care (including in relation to undifferentiated conditions). This will involve seeing patients without prior contact with their GP to establish a rapid and accurate diagnosis and management plan.

Progress and request investigations to facilitate diagnosis and choice of treatment regime, understanding the information limitations derived from these and the relative sensitivity and specificity of tests diagnostic services such as x-rays and blood tests, and interpreting and acting on results to aid patients' diagnosis and management plans.

Deliver programmes of supported patient self-management to facilitate behavioural changes, optimise individuals physical activity and mobility, fulfil personal goals and independence, and minimise the need for pharmacological interventions.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to provide clinical expertise, acting as a First Contact Physiotherapist and making decisions about the best course of action for patients care. You must be approachable, have good problem-solving skills and have experience in a similar role. The successful candidate must be willing to work occasional Saturdays as overtime.

Tyntesfield Medical Group in North Somerset is a 13 Partner General Practice with a patient list size currently of around 33,000 split across four sites: Tower House Medical Centre, Brockway Medical Centre, Backwell Medical Centre and Long Ashton Surgery.

We are a friendly and accessible team providing excellent healthcare in our community. We provide a professional, safe, supportive, and efficient working environment for everyone in the practice. We are a forward-thinking organisation with a strong emphasis on teamwork and patient-centred care.