Job Descriptions

The First Contact Physiotherapist General Practice Specialist Associate (FCP GPSA) will provide clinical expertise, acting as first-contact physiotherapist and making de-cisions about the best course of action for service users 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.

The FCP GPSA will 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 test, and interpret and act on results to aid diagnosis and the management plans of service-users.

Deliver programmes of supported service user self-management, in ways that facilitate behavioural change, optimise individuals' physical activity, mobility, fulfilment of personal goals and independ- ence, and that minimise the need for pharmacological interventions.