Band 6 Specialist Msk Physiotherapist

North Cumbria Integrated Care Nhs Foundation Trust; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27-day holiday scheme

NHS Discounts

Salary Sacrifice schemes

Vivup support

Disability/Armed Forces schemes

Job summary

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust in Carlisle is seeking an experienced Band 6 Specialist MSK Physiotherapist to join the integrated MSK outpatient team based at The Sands Centre. There are opportunities to work across satellite clinics and contribute to undergraduate education at the University of Cumbria clinic.

You will work with senior clinicians, provide supervision to junior staff, participate in in-service training, and engage in audit and research activities to drive

Qualifications

• CSP recognised Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy or equivalent degree in rehabilitation or therapy.
• HCPC registered.
• Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy or evidence of Professional Liability Insurance.
• Evidence of attendance at relevant post graduate courses.

Responsibilities

• To assess, determine clinical diagnosis, and to develop and implement specialist treatment plans for patients with increasing clinical complexity within clinic and community settings.
• To perform comprehensive musculoskeletal assessment of patients with diverse presentations, complex physical and psychological conditions and multi-pathologies using clinical reasoning skills and manual assessment techniques to provide an accurate diagnosis of their condition.
• Assess patient understanding of treatment proposals, gain valid informed consent and have the capacity to work within a legal framework with all patients.
• To communicate effectively with patients, families, carers and other professionals to ensure an integrated approach to care.
• To provide education, support and training to physiotherapy colleagues, students and other healthcare professionals.
• To undertake audit and participate in research activities as appropriate.
• To work independently knowing own limitations and seeking guidance accordingly.
• To complete comprehensive accurate and legally compliant clinical records
• To adhere to all Trust Policies and Procedures.

Skills

Teamwork

Time management

Prioritisation

Independent working

Physiotherapy skills

Teaching capability

Education

CSP recognised degree/ diploma in Physiotherapy

HCPC registered

Member of CSP or evidence of Professional Liability Insurance

Post-graduate courses evidence

Job description

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Band 6 Specialist MSK Physiotherapist

The closing date is 16 November 2026

Exciting opportunity for an experienced MSK therapist to join our friendly, dynamic and innovative Carlisle integrated MSK outpatient team, based at The Sands Centre, Carlisle. You will also have the opportunity to work across our satellite clinics in North Medical Centre and Brampton Hospital.

This post involves working closely with experienced clinicians, including advanced practitioners. You will be working in a busy department which receives referrals from general practice (including First Contact Practitioners), consultants, midwives as well as patients themselves. Depending on experience the post provides an opportunity to be responsible for undergraduate clinical education at the University of Cumbria clinic, as we regularly welcome students from the university of Cumbria for both non-elective and elective placements. You will also be expected to provide support and clinical supervision for less experienced clinicians and physiotherapy technicians.

The department runs several successful rehabilitation classes and water based classes, which are available to individual patients. This role provides great scope for professional growth within a supportive team.

You will partake in monthly In Service Training sessions which include all MSK clinicians within NCIC, often involving external speakers.

Main duties of the job

To assess, determine clinical diagnosis, and to develop and implement specialist treatment plans for patients with increasing clinical complexity within clinic and community settings.

To perform comprehensive musculoskeletal assessment of patients with diverse presentations, complex physical and psychological conditions and multi-pathologies using clinical reasoning skills and manual assessment techniques to provide an accurate diagnosis of their condition. This may include interpretation and analysis of clinical and non - clinical information and investigations.

Assess patient understanding of treatment proposals, gain valid informed consent and have the capacity to work within a legal framework with all patients.

To communicate effectively with patients, families, carers and other professionals to ensure an integrated approach to care.

To provide education, support and training to physiotherapy colleagues, students and other healthcare professionals.

To undertake audit and participate in research activities as appropriate.

To work independently knowing own limitations and seeking guidance accordingly.

To complete comprehensive accurate and legally compliant clinical records

To adhere to all Trust Policies and Procedures.

About us

At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.

Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time':

Being a clinically led organisation

Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust

A positive patient experience every time

A great place to work

Managing our money well

As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.

Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.

Job responsibilities

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.

CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP:

Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see ourPolicy for eligible vacancies.

AHP - Return to Practice Job Advert information.This role may be suitable for individuals Returning to Practice. Please speak to the recruiting manager for more information.

Registered Nurses, Midwives and Allied Health Professionals returning to practice, moving into new roles or changing clinical environments, may access an agreed preceptorship period.

Disclosure and Barring Service:

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as followsif applicable to the post:

Standard Check: £20.00 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £26.50. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

Enhanced Check: £41.00 + administration cost of £6.50 = £47.50. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

Benefits

• 27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
• NHS Discounts*
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*
• Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work‑related problems
• *Subject to eligibility

Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.

Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• CSP recognised Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy or equivalent degree in rehabilitation or therapy.
• HCPC registered
• Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy or evidence of Professional Liability Insurance.
• Evidence of attendance at relevant post graduate courses

Experience

• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development / Lifelong Learning Activities.
• Specific MSK experience
• Evidence of contribution to clinical education of less experienced staff
• Comprehensive postgraduate junior experience and rotations
• Experience of using electronic patient records (EPR).
• Evidence of previous telehealth experience
• Evidence of participating or leading patient classes (exercise or educational)

Knowledge

• Good Knowledge of Evidence Based Clinical Practice.
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development/Lifelong Learning.
• Understands the legal responsibilities of the profession.
• Understanding of clinical governance and its implications for services.
• Knowledge and involvement in audit, research and critical appraisal.
• Knowledge of quality issues and CQC

Skills and Aptitudes

• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to organise workload of self and others.
• Ability to organise prioritise and delegate.
• Ability to motivate self and others.
• Ability to work independently.
• Relevant practical physiotherapy skills.
• Evidence of post‑graduate MSK Courses.
• Evidence of post graduate teaching in a hospital or educational setting.

Personal Circumstances

• Ability to work as a team member.
• Organised.
• Flexible.
• Reliable.
• Motivated.
• Friendly and approachable.

Other Requirements

• Take an active part in training for personal and professional development.
• Willing to actively take part in training of others
• Knowledge and experience of student supervision

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust