Bank Highly Specialist Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist

NHS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Greater London is seeking a Highly Specialist Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist for bank employment. The role involves leading rehabilitation services, supporting physiotherapists, and managing complex caseloads. Candidates must be HCPC registered with advanced clinical reasoning skills and substantial experience in musculoskeletal care. Join an innovative team committed to staff wellbeing and professional development.

Benefits

Comprehensive training and development programs

Supportive team environment

Potential for flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• HCPC registered Physiotherapist with proven leadership in MSK rehabilitation.
• Experience in managing complex caseloads effectively.
• Awareness of current professional issues in musculoskeletal care.

Responsibilities

• Screen and triage referrals to the Locomotor service.
• Support physiotherapists with specialist training and education.
• Collaborate with managers to develop physiotherapy services.

Skills

Advanced clinical reasoning skills

Specialist MSK Physiotherapy skills

Communication skills

Ability to work autonomously

Teamwork

Education

HCPC registered Physiotherapist with Degree/diploma in Physiotherapy

Job description

Go back Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Bank Highly Specialist Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist

The closing date is 08 February 2026

We have abank employment opportunity for an enthusiastic HCPC registered MSK Physiotherapist to join our award winning, innovative team and lead rehabilitation within Locomotor service.

You will provide day to day support to our team of musculoskeletal outpatientPhysiotherapists. The department has a strong focus on staffwellbeing,learning & development & you will play a role in supporting this commitment.

You will be supported in your development by an established team of advanced practice physiotherapists / extended scope physiotherapist (ESPs) withexpertisein ultrasound imaging, injection therapy & prescribing. You will alsobenefitfrom close working with our specialist community pain team that is co-located at St Leonard's.

Your caseload will beboth urgent and routinemusculoskeletalpatients,referred by their GP or first contact Physiotherapist, or who have self-referred.

We offer experience in:

Musculoskeletal outpatient rehabilitation /treatment

Daily APP/ESPs drop in clinical reasoning sessions

Groups and classes

Supervision

The Locomotor community service works closely with the consultant musculoskeletal outpatient team based at Homerton and FCP teams and has a well-established structured teaching programme for senior staff.

Please note applications completed using AI will be at a disadvantage.

*PLEASE NOTE* Due to the nature of bank roles, we are not able to provide visa sponsorship.

Main duties of the job

You will be based in our main department at StLeonards & have the opportunity to lead one of our satellite physiotherapy clinics: John Scott health centre & Kenworthy road health centre.

Duties:

To appropriately screen and triage referrals to Locomotor service

Support specialist training, advice & education to physiotherapists in Locomotor service

Act as highly specialist practitioner in field of musculoskeletal dysfunction

Assistservice leads in day-to-day clinical management of Physiotherapy for outpatients in Locomotor service sites & GP practices.

Participate & carry out audit / quality improvement projects within Locomotor service & members of the primary & secondary care MDT.

Deliver programmes of supported patient self-management, in ways thatfacilitatebehavioural change, optimise individuals' physical activity, mobility, fulfilment of personal goals & independence & that minimise the need to refer on for pharmacological interventions.

Collaborate & assist service managers to develop the physiotherapy service in primary care in line with user involvement & relevant NHS directives.

Complete discharge letters within 48 hours

Activelymonitoryour caseload and ensure your appointment diary is usedutilisedefficiently

About us

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.

We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.

Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.

We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.

Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well-regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.

Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.

*PLEASE NOTE* Due to the nature of bank roles, we are not able to provide visa sponsorship.

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s on this page.

The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person Specification

Education

• HCPC registered Physiotherapist with Degree/diploma in Physiotherapy

Skills/Abilities

• Advanced clinical reasoning skills. specialist MSK Physiotherapy skills, able to manage complex caseload
• Able to: communicate effectively with patients,referrers and colleagues, work autonomously and work in team

Experience

• Substantive experience at a senior level in musculoskeletal care setting
• Experience of working in an NHS team with MSK pathways, supervision & appraisal experience

Knowledge

• Current in depth knowledge of musculoskeletal dysfunction and pain concepts. Awareness/knowledge/understanding of current professional issues, pathways in primary & secondary care mx of MSK conditions
• Knowledge / understanding of confidentiality issues

Other

• Understanding and demonstration of the Trust Values, EBP, CPD principles
• Commitment and adherence to equality, diversity and inclusion

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.

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust