Band 6 Specialist Physiotherapist

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Tamworth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable healthcare provider in Tamworth is seeking a Band 6 Specialist Physiotherapist to join their Musculoskeletal Outpatient Team. The role includes providing comprehensive MSK assessment and management, supporting junior staff development, and collaborating across teams for service improvement. Ideal candidates will have HCPC registration, strong clinical skills, and a commitment to professional growth. Benefits include a supportive career progression framework, generous leave, and excellent NHS Pension scheme.

Benefits

NHS Pension scheme

Generous maternity, paternity, and adoption leave

Flexible working options

27 days of annual leave

Free flu vaccinations

Travel costs covered

Free car parking at trust sites

Qualifications

• Valid HCPC registration is required.
• Evidence of clinical skills with various musculoskeletal conditions is essential.
• Capacity for autonomous decision-making and problem-solving is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide MSK assessment, diagnosis, and management of musculoskeletal conditions.
• Support the development of Band 5 physiotherapists and undergraduate students.
• Collaborate with other teams to handle support issues.

Skills

HCPC registration

Clinical skills with musculoskeletal conditions

Problem-solving

Excellent communication skills

Empathy

Job description

Responsibilities

• Provide MSK assessment, diagnosis and management of a variety of MSK conditions through clear clinical reasoning.
• Deliver MSK assessments and treatments in 1:1, group and virtual settings.
• Support the development of Band 5 physiotherapists, unregistered staff and undergraduate physiotherapy students.
• Collaborate with other teams/agencies to address support issues across MSK and pain conditions.
• Contribute to service development and delivery of local and Trust-wide projects.
• Participate in the MSK IST programme and receive regular clinical supervision.
• Ensure effective person‑centred care outcomes, followed by monitoring and evaluation.

Role Overview

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated Band 6 Specialist Physiotherapist to join our well‑established, innovative and friendly Musculoskeletal (MSK) Outpatient Team at Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This is a fantastic opportunity for staff who have completed their Band 5 rotations or who are looking to expand their existing clinical knowledge within MSK.

Responsibilities include providing MSK assessment, diagnosis and management of a range of musculoskeletal conditions, supporting staff development, collaborating across teams, contributing to service improvement and participating in ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

Required: Valid HCPC registration, evidence of clinical skills with patients presenting with a range of musculoskeletal conditions, capacity for autonomous decision‑making and problem‑solving, excellent communication skills, and empathy. A desire to expand knowledge and skills, ability to work flexibly and develop professional relationships, and evidence of contribution to service development/improvement are essential.

Support and guidance will be provided from a team of experienced Advanced Physiotherapists, Advanced Practice Physiotherapists and Clinical Champions. An excellent MSK IST programme and regular clinical supervision are available, alongside career progression opportunities through a robust MSK Development and Competency Framework.

Only internal MPFT applicants are eligible for this post.

Benefits

• Support and progression of your career
• Excellent NHS Pension scheme
• Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Options for flexible working
• Up to 27 days annual leave (increasing with service to 33 days) and the option to purchase additional leave
• Extensive health and wellbeing support and resources
• Travel costs paid if working in community teams
• Lease car for more than 500 business miles per annum, fully insured and maintained (including tyres), mileage paid at lease car rate
• Salary sacrifice car – fully insured and maintained (including tyres), gross pay reduced before tax, NI and pension deductions, mileage paid at business rates
• Salary sacrifice bicycles up to £2,000
• Free car parking at all trust sites
• Free flu vaccinations every year
• Citizens Advice support linked with a Hardship Fund for one‑off additional support up to £250 (if criteria met)