Advanced MSK Physiotherapist & Locality Operational Lead (MSKI & FCP)

Sirona-Care-; Clevedon; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Sirona care & health CIC is recruiting for an Advanced MSK Physiotherapist & Locality Operational Lead (MSKI & FCP) in the BNSSG region. The role combines leadership with an orthopaedic clinical caseload, based in North Somerset, with a focus on integrated MSK care within our NHS community services.

You will lead a team, maintain governance standards, and drive service improvements while delivering expert MSK assessment and management.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years post graduate experience in Musculoskeletal field
• Clinical supervisor/educator supporting training and practice of peers & junior staff
• Experience reviewing MSK service performance data to plan delivery
• Operational decision making related to staff and service delivery
• Knowledge and experience of referring for and interpreting diagnostic MSK bloods

Responsibilities

• Manage clinical caseload with advanced clinical reasoning within an orthopedic/RTT pathway
• Select appropriate diagnostic investigations and form evidence-based plans
• Line manage B8a and B7 clinicians in MSKI and first contact physiotherapy
• Oversee day-to-day operations: scheduling, capacity and demand modelling, complaints and patient safety incidents
• Support governance activities in line with audit calendars and service protocols
• Investigate and respond to patient complaints and concerns
• Engage in CQC compliance and monitor service delivery

Skills

MSK experience

Clinical supervision

MSK data review

Operational decisions

MSK bloods

Education

Diploma/degree in Physiotherapy

HCPC registration

CSP member

Leadership/management training

Postgraduate MSK diagnostics training

IRMER qualification

Musculoskeletal injection therapy qualification

Job description

Main area Musculoskeletal Grade NHS AfC: Band 8a Contract Permanent Hours

• Full time
• Part time

37.5 hours per week (Part time and flexible working arrangements considered) Job ref 083-8313710-HO

Employer Sirona care & health CIC Employer type NHS Site North Somerset Community Hospital Town Clevedon Salary £57,528 - £64,750 pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 02/11/2026 23:59

Advanced MSK Physiotherapist & Locality Operational Lead (MSKI & FCP)

NHS AfC: Band 8a

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Job overview

The Musculoskeletal Interface (MSKI) service in Sirona care & health have an exciting opportunity within our leadership team. We are looking for applicant with significant MSK experience to work in our integrated and dynamic interface service within Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire (BNSSG). This Locality Operational Lead role combines leadership and operational management with an orthopaedic, interface clinical caseload in North Somerset.

Main duties of the job

• Management of clinical caseload demonstrating highly developed clinical reasoning and decision making as part of an orthopedic, RTT pathway.
• Specialist understanding and selection of diagnostic investigations and ability to independently process test findings to make an appropriate, evidence based plan for patients.
• Line management of B8a and B7 clinicians within the MSKI and first contact Physiotherapy services.
• To manage day to day operational activities in terms of scheduling, capacity and demand modelling, complaints and patient safety incidents.
• To support delivery of governance activities in line with the service audit calendar to comply with service related protocols and policies.
• To undertake investigation and response of patient complaints & concerns.
• To undertake investigation of adverse events and in line with the patient safety Investigation framework.
• To engage in CQC compliance modules and ensure service delivery in line with this.

Working for our organisation

Ever dreamt about a career that sparks excitement and fosters your professional growth? Picture yourself waking up eager to make a real difference in our community, surrounded by teams who value your unique ideas.

We are Sirona care & health - England's largest provider of Adult's and Children's Community Services and we'd love for you to join us in Bristol, North Somerset or South Gloucestershire.

Agenda for Change Salary, full NHS benefits, 27+ days' annual leave, and participation in the NHS Pension Scheme - just a glimpse of the benefits you'll receive.

We welcome and encourage all applicants. We are committed to having a workforce that reflects the communities we support and are proactively seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce. We know diversity fosters creativity and innovation.

We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We aim to draw upon the widest possible range of views and experiences to meet the changing needs of our colleagues, partners and communities we serve.

Whether you're starting your journey in healthcare, looking for a fresh challenge within the NHS, or contemplating a career change, don't be daunted by the prospect of something different - we create development opportunities for all our colleagues and apprentices.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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If you refer to qualifications or employment within your supporting statement, that has not been included in your Qualifications, Training or Employment History, this information may be discounted.

Please use your 'Supporting Information' to demonstrate and provide evidence in how you meet the Person Specification below.

Person specification

Skills, knowledge & Experience

• Minimum 5 years post graduate experience working in Musculoskeletal field
• Evidence of working as a clinical supervisor/educator supporting training and clinical practice of peers & junior staff
• Experience reviewing MSK service performance data to plan service delivery
• Evidence of operational decision making related to staff and service delivery
• Knowledge and experience of referring for and interpreting diagnostic MSK bloods

Qualifications & Training

• Holds an Musculoskeletal injection therapy qualification or working towards it.
• IRMER qualified and experience of requesting & interpreting MSK imaging independently
• Completion of an undergraduate diploma / degree in Physiotherapy.
• Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP).
• Completion of relevant Leadership and/ or management training course.
• Post graduate training in Musculoskeletal Diagnostic Testin.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name Rebecca Kate Poulton Job title Clinical & Operational Lead MSK Interface Service Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 07970196372