First Contact Physiotherapist Team Leader
Physiotherapy Peterborough Permanent Oct 12, 2026
First Contact Physiotherapist (FCP) Team Lead
THIS IS AN INTERNAL ONLY ROLE. EXTERNAL APPLICANTS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
Location: Peterborough
Hours: Full Time
Salary: £50,400,000 - £53,000 depending on experience.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and motivated First Contact Physiotherapist Team Lead to oversee our FCP workforce. This role combines clinical expertise with operational leadership to ensure the delivery of safe, effective, and high quality FCP services within local Primary Care Networks (PCNs).
You will lead a team of FCPs, Development FCPs, and network leads, supporting their professional development while maintaining strong relationships with PCN partners and ensuring services align with local and national standards.
Core Responsibilities
Team Leadership and Line Management
- Provide line management for FCPs, Development FCPs, and network leads across local PCNs.
- Support clinical staff working in both remote and in clinic FCP settings.
- Mentor and guide Development FCPs through the Roadmap to Practice pathway.
- Lead on staff management processes including appraisals, performance reviews, disciplinaries, and training.
Clinical Quality and Professional Development
- Work closely with the Clinical Lead to ensure services are safe, effective, well led, caring, and responsive.
- Collaborate with other Team Leads to develop clinical skills across the FCP workforce.
- Support and deliver in house training sessions and assist with external training where required.
- Contribute to local and regional audits to maintain high clinical standards.
- Maintain a significant clinical caseload as an FCP, with protected non clinical time for leadership duties.
Relationship Management and Service Development
- Build and maintain strong relationships with PCNs and key stakeholders across the region.
- Attend PCN meetings to present service data, discuss performance, and support training for administrative and clinical staff.
- Work with NHS partners to ensure FCP services are effectively embedded within local pathways and aligned with national guidance.
- Escalate concerns to Clinical Leads where appropriate and support resolution.
- Deliver face to face FCP clinic days within PCNs as part of the role.
About You
- Qualified Physiotherapist with experience working as an FCP.
- Strong leadership and people management skills.
- Confident in supporting staff development and navigating the Roadmap to Practice.
- Excellent communication and relationship building abilities.
- Able to balance clinical responsibilities with operational leadership.
- Committed to delivering high quality, patient centred care.
What We Offer
- A supportive and collaborative working environment.
- Opportunities for leadership development and ongoing CPD.
- The chance to shape and grow FCP services.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
Why Join Us?
At Pure Physiotherapy, we value our people as much as our patients.
We offer:
- Up to 38 days’ holiday (including public holidays)
- Competitive salary with progression opportunities
- Generous CPD funding & regular training sessions
- Employer pension contributions
- Cycle to Work & Electric Car schemes.
- Refer a Friend bonus scheme.
- Team-building events & social activities
- Enhanced company sick/maternity/adoption pay.
First Contact Physiotherapist (FCP) Team Lead
THIS IS AN INTERNAL ONLY ROLE. EXTERNAL APPLICANTS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
Location: Peterborough
Hours: Full Time
Salary: £50,400,000 - £53,000 depending on experience.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and motivated First Contact Physiotherapist Team Lead to oversee our FCP workforce. This role combines clinical expertise with operational leadership to ensure the delivery of safe, effective, and high quality FCP services within local Primary Care Networks (PCNs).
You will lead a team of FCPs, Development FCPs, and network leads, supporting their professional development while maintaining strong relationships with PCN partners and ensuring services align with local and national standards.
Core Responsibilities
Team Leadership and Line Management
- Provide line management for FCPs, Development FCPs, and network leads across local PCNs.
- Support clinical staff working in both remote and in clinic FCP settings.
- Mentor and guide Development FCPs through the Roadmap to Practice pathway.
- Lead on staff management processes including appraisals, performance reviews, disciplinaries, and training.
Clinical Quality and Professional Development
- Work closely with the Clinical Lead to ensure services are safe, effective, well led, caring, and responsive.
- Collaborate with other Team Leads to develop clinical skills across the FCP workforce.
- Support and deliver in house training sessions and assist with external training where required.
- Contribute to local and regional audits to maintain high clinical standards.
- Maintain a significant clinical caseload as an FCP, with protected non clinical time for leadership duties.
Relationship Management and Service Development
- Build and maintain strong relationships with PCNs and key stakeholders across the region.
- Attend PCN meetings to present service data, discuss performance, and support training for administrative and clinical staff.
- Work with NHS partners to ensure FCP services are effectively embedded within local pathways and aligned with national guidance.
- Escalate concerns to Clinical Leads where appropriate and support resolution.
- Deliver face to face FCP clinic days within PCNs as part of the role.
About You
- Qualified Physiotherapist with experience working as an FCP.
- Strong leadership and people management skills.
- Confident in supporting staff development and navigating the Roadmap to Practice.
- Excellent communication and relationship building abilities.
- Able to balance clinical responsibilities with operational leadership.
- Committed to delivering high quality, patient centred care.
What We Offer
- A supportive and collaborative working environment.
- Opportunities for leadership development and ongoing CPD.
- The chance to shape and grow FCP services.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
Why Join Us?
At Pure Physiotherapy, we value our people as much as our patients.
We offer:
- Up to 38 days’ holiday (including public holidays)
- Competitive salary with progression opportunities
- Comprehensive induction & ongoing clinical support
- Private Health Cash Plan & 24/7 advice line
- Generous CPD funding & regular training sessions
- Flexible working patterns
- Employer pension contributions
- Cycle to Work & Electric Car schemes.
- Refer a Friend bonus scheme.
- Team-building events & social activities
- Enhanced company sick/maternity/adoption pay.
Join Us
If you’re passionate about MSK care, motivated to make a difference, and aligned with our values of Passion, Respect, Compassion, and Continuous Development, we’d love to hear from you.
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