Advanced MSK Physiotherapy Practitioner

CENTRAL LONDON COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST; City Of London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust is offering a 6-month developmental opportunity for an experienced Band 7 MSK Physiotherapist. You will follow a structured pathway towards progression to Band 8a, with mentorship and support to develop advanced clinical, leadership, education and service development competencies.

Working within our integrated community MSK service, you will deliver high-quality patient care, contribute to clinical leadership and service improvement, and progress

Qualifications

• Significant NHS outpatient MSK experience.
• Experience working at Band 7 level or equivalent.
• Ability to develop towards Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner role.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a high standard of advanced clinical care for adults with complex MSK conditions.
• Provide expert clinical opinion to managers and support service development.
• Lead development and evaluation of the Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner service.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure safe, effective management in Physiotherapy Practitioner clinics.
• Provide clinical leadership to support quality improvement, service redesign and innovation.
• Contribute to mentorship and development of physiotherapy staff.
• Apply clinical governance principles to support safe practice and continuous improvement.

Skills

Advanced MSK clinical skills

Clinical leadership

Education & mentorship

Service development

Job description

Are you an experiencedBand 7 MSK Physiotherapistready to take the next step into advanced clinical practice and leadership? CLCH is offering an exciting6-month developmental opportunity, starting at Band 7 with a structured and supported pathway towards progression toBand 8a. During the development period, you will be supported to build and demonstrate the advanced clinical, leadership, education and service development competencies required for the Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner role.Progression to Band 8a is subject to successful completion of the development programme and achievement of agreed competencies. Working within our integrated community MSK service, you will develop your advanced practice while delivering high-quality patient care and contributing to clinical leadership and service improvement. You will work alongside experiencedAdvanced Practitioners and a Consultant Physiotherapist, developing your expertise in complex MSK presentations, advanced clinical reasoning and decision-making. You will also develop across thefour pillars of advanced practice, with opportunities to contribute to leadership, education, research and service development. If you are passionate about MSK and ready to progress your career towards Band 8a, we would love to hear from you. This post will focus on the delivery and development of MSK services, providing high-level clinical expertise, mentorship, and service innovation. As part of this developmental role, you will:

• Deliver a high standard of advanced clinical care for adult patients with complex musculoskeletal conditions
• Provide expert clinical opinion and advice to managers, supporting the strategic development of the physiotherapy service across the organisation
• Take a lead role in the organisation, development, and evaluation of the Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner service
• Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to ensure safe, effective, and appropriate management of patients seen within Physiotherapy Practitioner clinics
• Provide clinical leadership within the MSK physiotherapy service, supporting quality improvement, service redesign, and innovation
• Contribute to mentorship, supervision, and development of physiotherapy staff within the service
• Apply the principles of clinical governance to support safe practice, service quality, and continuous improvement
  Applicants should have significant experience within an NHS outpatient musculoskeletal setting and experience working at Band 7 level or equivalent. You should be able to demonstrate strong MSK clinical skills, experience managing complex presentations and a commitment to developing towards advanced practice.
  We are proud to be one of the largest community healthcare providers in the country, with more than 4,500 colleagues caring for over four million people across London and Hertfordshire. Every day, our teams bring their skill, compassion, and determination to the people who depend on us.

What inspires us is at the heart of who we are: when we work together, we can help people move forward in ways that truly matter. Our teams support children as they take their first steps in life, and they stand beside adults as they rebuild strength, confidence, and independence. From newborn health visiting to community nursing, stroke rehabilitation, and palliative care, we are there for people through some of life's most important moments. Joining Central London Community Healthcare means becoming part of a community that lifts each other up. It means working in an organisation that values compassion, welcomes new ideas, and believes in the potential of every colleague. Your development matters here. Your wellbeing matters. Your voice helps shape the future of the care we provide. We offer a competitive employment package because the work you do matters. At Central London Community Healthcare, you will join an inclusive organisation that invests in its people, supports development, and helps you thrive while delivering high-quality care.