Extended Scope Physiotherapist | East London NHS Foundation Trust

East London NHS Foundation Trust; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in London is seeking an Advanced Physiotherapist for their MSK Triage service. The role involves supporting a team of physiotherapists and developing specialized clinics for injection therapy and ultrasound diagnostics. Candidates must have excellent teamwork skills, be self-motivated, and possess advanced skills. The position offers opportunities for development and collaboration in a dynamic NHS environment.

Benefits

Opportunities for external courses

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
• Up-to-date knowledge of physiotherapy practices and procedures.
• Experience in a triage environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of the MSK Triage service.
• Support Band 6 and 7 Physiotherapists in supervision.
• Manage specialized services in outreach and clinics.

Skills

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Advanced level skill set

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Degree in Physiotherapy

Tools

Injection Therapy

Sonography

Independent Prescribing

Job description

The post gives the opportunity to work within the MSK Orthopaedic Triage service and MSK Physiotherapy service, contributing to its development, as well as developing an understanding of the wider health care community. The post holder will be supporting the Band 6 and 7 Physiotherapists within the team involving supervision, appraisal and in-service training. There will be opportunities to attend relevant external courses for both service and individual developmental purposes.

We are seeking an individual, who is an excellent team worker that can help develop the MSK triage service, with a predominately GP referred list, working alongside the existing Advanced Physiotherapy (ESP) team. This person must be self-motivated and able to keep an up-to-date knowledge base. There would be an expectation of an advanced level skill set, including Injection Therapy, with Sonography and Independent Prescribing desirable. An ability to work under pressure and to be able to respond and adapt to changes is a must in the current NHS environment

Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive – so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.

The provision of highly skilled specialised diagnostic / triaging service and case management in the Orthopaedic triage service

Establishing and managing a highly specialised service in Out reach and Orthopaedic clinics

To take an active role in the development of the physiotherapy service within the MSK Newham Collaborative service

Running musculoskeletal Injection therapy and or diagnostic ultrasound clinics

The post holder will evaluate and continue to develop the role of Advanced Physiotherapist through audit/and research


This advert closes on Sunday 3 Aug 2025