Advanced Practice Physiotherapist - MSK

Circle Health Group Limited; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Circle Integrated Care as an Advanced Practice Physiotherapist in MSK, a full-time position requiring expertise in musculoskeletal care. This role offers an opportunity to enhance patient health, develop treatment protocols, and work in a supportive, compassionate environment within the leading independent healthcare provider in the UK.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Private Pension Scheme

Private Healthcare Scheme

Family Friendly policies

Employee recognition programmes

Industry leading training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Chartered Physiotherapist with clinical expertise in MSK.
• Demonstrated experience managing MSK and rheumatology conditions.
• Knowledge of CSP and HCPC guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Support GP services in patient care and health improvement.
• Develop MSK protocols and referral criteria.
• Advocate for safeguarding patients and improving care.

Skills

Postgraduate level learning in Physiotherapy/MSK

Injection therapy

Critical understanding of personal scope of practice

Extensive postgraduate MSK experience

Education

Master’s degree or equivalent postgraduate learning

Job description

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Advanced Practice Physiotherapist - MSK

Apply locations Circle Integrated Care - South West Hertfordshire time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday time left to apply End Date: July 13, 2025 (30 days left to apply) job requisition id JR106781

Advanced Practice Physiotherapist - MSK

Circle Integrated Care - South West Hertfordshire

37.5 Hours & Permanent

Salary: Up to £60,000 per year (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)

Circle Integrated Care is part of Circle Health Group , Britain's leading provider of independent healthcare with a nationwide network of hospitals & clinics, performing more complex surgery than any other private healthcare provider in the country.

We have an opportunity for an Advanced Practice Physiotherapist to join their team of staff in the MSK department.

This is a full-time role for 37.5 hours a week. The role holder will be required tocover a flexible shift pattern.

Duties of this role include:

• Support GP services to deliver care that helps improve the health of the individual and wider community.
• Support the team in demonstrating compassion through effective relationships based on empathy, respect and dignity.
• Develop own competence to deliver effective care and treatments through improving clinical/technical knowledge / skill, and expertise.
• Communicate appropriately with others involved in the care of the patient.
• Act as an advocate for safeguarding patients; demonstrate courage to speak up when there are concerns about care.
• Demonstrate commitment to improving care and the patient experience.
• Provide and advise on a range of treatment options, with the personal scope of practice and competence to undertake independent prescribing and injection therapy if required by clinical area
• Identify the need for and refer patients for investigations (including medical imaging/x-rays, blood tests and nerve conduction studies) and use the results to support diagnosis and decision-making re. treatment options.
• Develop MSK protocols, establishing and maintaining referral criteria to the MSK triage service, with clear exclusion and inclusion criteria.

Applicants should meet the following criteria:

• Chartered Physiotherapist or other suitably qualified registered healthcare professional with extensive postgraduate general MSK experience, as well as a proven track record of clinical expertise within a specialist MSK area or an Extended Scope Practitioner role.
• Knowledge of CSP and HCPC Codes and guidelines and their implications for practice, inclusive of the CSP rheumatology framework
• Knowledge of the Care Standards Act and Care and Quality Commission Requirements.
• Critical understanding of personal scope of practice
• Postgraduate level learning relating to Physiotherapy/MSK e.g Master’s degree, Master’s level modules, or work-based learning at an equivalent level) in line with the multi-professional framework for advanced practice.
• Proficient in injection therapy with demonstrated experience in managing musculoskeletal (MSK) and rheumatology conditions.

Salary & Benefits

Circle Health Group is committed to offering competitive starting salaries and access to a wide range of employee benefits, including:

• 25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service
• Private Pension Scheme
• Private Healthcare Scheme for treatment at our hospitals, covering pre-existing medical conditions
• Friends & Family Hospital Discounts
• Family Friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay
• Non-contributory life insurance
• Staff engagement hub with access to discounts and extensive rewards and voluntary benefits
• Access to resources, tools and services to support your wellbeing
• Employee recognition programmes
• Industry leading training and development opportunities

…and much more!

Circle Health Group is committed to creating a diverse workforce offering inclusive opportunities for all our colleagues. Our definition of diversity goes beyond the established characteristics protected by the Equality Act, as we strive to attract candidates with diverse experiences, backgrounds, identities or expressions, skills, work styles…and more.

We’re passionate about creating an environment where our people can thrive, grow and develop professionally and personally. Our principles and values guide our colleagues to be selfless, compassionate, committed, collaborative, brave, agile, tenacious and creative and are at the core of our purpose and culture.

To find out more about the Circle Health Group Philosophy: https://careers.circlehealthgroup.co.uk/why-circle/our-philosophy

At Circle Health Group, we understand that your dream job may not always be listed among our current openings. However, we welcome the opportunity to connect with talented and passionate professionals like you!

We encourage you to share your contact information and CV with us so we can keep you in mind for future opportunities that may be the perfect fit for you. Our team will reach out to you if we identify any positions that align with your career goals and qualifications.

Thank you for considering Circle Health Group as a potential employer, and we look forward to the possibility of working with you in the future.