Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist - MSK

NHS; Newtown; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 56,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Wales is seeking a part-time Band 7 Physiotherapist to join their team. The role involves managing complex musculoskeletal needs, working collaboratively with various health professionals, and contributing to service evaluation and development. Candidates should be HCPC registered and possess a degree in Physiotherapy. The position offers opportunities for advanced practice training and aims to provide high-quality care to local residents.

Qualifications

• Proven advanced clinical practice and reasoning skills.
• Significant experience in managing a complex caseload.
• Ability to work effectively within a team and independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage patients with complex needs as an autonomous practitioner.
• Collaborate with GPs, Consultants, and Nurses for patient care.
• Support clinical governance and lead service evaluation.

Skills

Advanced clinical practice

Clinical reasoning

Excellent communication skills

Leadership skills

Education

BSc (Hons)/ Diploma in Physiotherapy

HCPC registration

Advanced accredited training at Masters level

Accredited post graduate specialist courses

Job description

Overview

Job summary

An exciting part time opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 Physiotherapist to join our North Powys CMATs (clinical musculoskeletal assessment and treatment service) and FCP (first contact practitioner) Physiotherapy team. You will have the opportunity to work with the Musculoskeletal Consultant Physiotherapist, Clinical Specialist Physiotherapists, Orthopaedic Consultants, GPs and other health professions working in the MSK pathway across North Powys. Advanced practice training opportunities may be available for the right candidate.

As a Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist for Musculoskeletal (MSK) Services in Primary Care and CMATs we are looking for a person who is motivated to be part of the MSK transformation within Powys and wants to work within an enthusiastic team where the priority is to provide high quality musculoskeletal assessment and rehabilitation to Powys residents.

Main duties of the job

• Work as an autonomous practitioner managing patients with highly specialised complex needs in a variety of care settings.
• Work collaboratively with other professions e.g. GPs, Consultants, Nurses and other AHPs to provide expert patient centred musculoskeletal care.
• Provide training, education, supervision and appraisal for staff and students.
• Contribute to the development of professional practice and the transformation and evaluation of service delivery.
• Support the research and innovation agenda through participating in research and development activity.
• Lead aspects of service evaluation with an emphasis on value-based care and complex audit within their area.
• Work in partnership with service users and staff to achieve improved health outcomes for service users and develop clinical pathways.

About us

Being the smallest Health Board in Wales means that you won't get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.

As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We're also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy life-work balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.

To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: North Powys information page. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our county has to offer.

Details

Date posted: 29 September 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for Change

Band: Band 7

Salary: £48,527 to £55,532 a year per annum pro rata

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Part-time

Job locations

North Powys - TBC

Newtown

SY16 2DW

Job description

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome.

Person Specification

Qualification Essential

• BSc (Hons)/ Diploma in Physiotherapy
• HCPC registration
• Advanced accredited training at Masters level or equivalent
• Accredited post graduate specialist courses/ training relevant to role

Desirable

• Post-graduate qualification up to post grad diploma level in relevant area
• MSc within relevant specialty
• Injection therapy qualification
• Non-medical prescribing qualification
• Member of CSP
• Competency as non-medical referrer
• Relevant leadership courses/ qualifications

Experience Essential

• Significant postgraduate experience
• Significant experience of managing a complex caseload working within relevant specialty
• Experience in multi-agency team working within specialist area
• Evidence of supporting clinical governance requirements including codes of conduct
• Leadership of relevant networks/ practice groups
• Experience in audit and service evaluation
• Experience in research
• Experience in staff development including education
• Experience in supervision
• Experience in presenting to a range of audiences

Desirable

• Experience of service planning and development across professional boundaries
• Experience in leading a team
• Experience of postgraduate teaching
• Independent Prescribing
• Injection Therapy
• Requesting diagnostics

Aptitude and Abilities Essential

• Proven advanced clinical practice and clinical reasoning skills to specialist level
• Possess highly developed visual acuity, perceptual and physical skills
• Ability to plan, prioritise and delegate own and others workload
• Ability to work effectively within a team and independently
• Possess excellent verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills to all stakeholders including patients
• Possess effective organisational skills
• Ability to maintain accurate and legible clinical records and statistical information
• Skilled in unpredictable situations
• Ability to lead change
• Good interpersonal skills
• Self directed learner
• Ability in coaching, mentoring, supervising and training
• Possess motivation and reassurance skills
• Possesses teaching skills & ability to present to large audiences
• Satisfactory IM&T Skills

Desirable

• Leadership Skills
• Extensive research skills
• Ability to speak Welsh
• Advanced IM&T skills

Values Essential

• Demonstrate PTHB values
• Professional confidence & reliable attitude to work
• Able to cope under pressure and adapt work patterns when the situation is unpredictable
• Commitment, enthusiastic and self-motivated
• Ability to maintain high levels of concentration, alertness and awareness in unpredictable environments
• Ability to emotionally adapt and demonstrate empathy and negotiation skills
• Adaptive team player with ability to motivate and respectful to others
• Ability to set priorities and deliver and evaluate performance outcomes
• Ability to reflect on own performance

Other Essential

• Requirement OR willingness to undertake further masters level training up to PGC level
• Ability to travel and to work in a variety of sites based on need
• Prepared to work flexibly to meet service needs

Desirable

• Membership of appropriate special interest groups
• Clear vision of role and commitment to specialty

Compliance and notices

Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a submission to the Disclosure to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers requiring current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. Guidance on overseas criminal records checks can be found online.

UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Employer: Powys Teaching Health Board

Address: North Powys - TBC, Newtown, SY16 2DW

Employer's website: powstb link