Clinical Lead Physiotherapist - MCATS, MSK

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 64,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in London is seeking a Clinical Lead Physiotherapist specialized in musculoskeletal treatment. The role involves providing expert clinical intervention, leading service development, and supervising junior staff. Candidates should possess a relevant degree, HCPC registration, and substantial NHS experience. This is a full-time position with an annual salary range of £64,156 to £71,148.

Qualifications

• BSc or recognised postgraduate MSc in Physiotherapy required.
• HCPC registration essential.
• Experience in NHS required.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert clinical intervention for musculoskeletal patients.
• Train and work in related secondary care clinics.
• Lead clinical service development in physiotherapy.

Skills

Advanced knowledge of musculoskeletal management

Leadership skills

Clinical intervention expertise

Education

BSc or recognised postgraduate MSc in Physiotherapy

Registration with the HCPC

Post-graduate Clinical and managerial/Leadership courses

Job description

Go back King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Clinical Lead Physiotherapist - MCATS, MSK

The closing date is 20 October 2025

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and highly skilled musculoskeletal physiotherapist to join the team at Kings College Hospital as a Clinical Lead physiotherapist in MCATS.

Alongside strong leadership skills, the post holder will be a clinical expert in the management of patients with musculoskeletal conditions and will ensure delivery of a high quality service throughout the department.

Main duties of the job

• To provide expert clinical intervention for patients with musculoskeletal problems attending the Musculoskeletal Clinical Assessment & Treatment Service (MCATS), developing and using advanced clinical practice as required
• The postholder may be required to train to work in other related secondary care clinics, virtual fracture clinic or FCP as required
• To be responsible for clinical leadership and service development within the physiotherapy musculoskeletal service at Kings College Hospital

About us

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1.8 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.

Job responsibilities

• To use expert physiotherapy knowledge skills to provide specialist support and advice to the musculoskeletal team, Orthopaedic consultants, Rheumatologists, Spinal Surgeons, GPs and other healthcare staff, and to manage own caseload of patients with highly complex conditions as an autonomous practitioner
• To ensure a high quality, effective and efficient physiotherapy service in the musculoskeletal outpatient department
• To be a member of the Physiotherapy Department Management team, contributing to planning and policy development in the physiotherapy department, and deputise for the Deputy Head of Physiotherapy as required Please see the job description for full details.

Please see job description for full details

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

• BSc or recognised postgraduate MSc in Physiotherapy
• Registration with the HCPC
• Undertaken post-graduate Clinical and managerial/ Leadership courses
• MSC. In related subject

Cliical Experience

• Advanced knowledge and experience of a wide range of approaches to the management of complex and chronic musculoskeletal conditions and treatment skills including spinal conditions
• Significant post graduate experience in NHS
• In-patient orthopaedic experience

leadership and development skills

• Experience of supervising and developing other staff and students
• Experience of service development and change management

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.

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

£64,156 to £71,148 a yearPer annum inclusive of HCAS