Highly Specialised MSK Physiotherapist

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 59,000; Part time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits experienced Musculoskeletal Physiotherapists to join a leading community healthcare trust in London. This role offers the chance to work alongside skilled clinicians, develop leadership skills, and engage in various treatment pathways. With access to in-house development programs, you will enhance your professional journey while providing compassionate care to diverse patient groups. Join a supportive team committed to improving patient outcomes and enjoy flexible working options, making this role both rewarding and fulfilling.

Benefits

Comprehensive induction

Car lease scheme

Flexible working options

Annual travel card loan

Training and career development

Qualifications

• Current AHP with UK HCPC registration required.
• Significant MSK experience and multidisciplinary team involvement.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality patient management and care.
• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments using analytical skills.

Skills

MSK experience

Effective communication skills

Manual physiotherapy skills

Research skills

Team collaboration

Clinical Governance knowledge

Education

Diploma/degree in Physiotherapy

Ongoing professional education

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for experienced Band 7 Musculoskeletal Physiotherapists to join the musculoskeletal service at Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust.

You will be working alongside a team of advanced physiotherapy practitioners and advanced musculoskeletal therapists. CLCH is one of the largest community trusts.

There is opportunity to access a large variety of in-house development programmes.

The MSK service is led by a Consultant Physiotherapist and includes injection therapy, access to imaging, pelvic health, orthopaedic clinical assessment, and various evidence-based rehabilitation programs.

This post provides the opportunity to develop leadership skills through project work within the upper limb/lower limb and spinal pathways, alongside audit involvement.

Further opportunities involve developing your triage skills.

You will have the chance to work with a variety of skilled senior clinicians across sites within CLCH and be involved in different treatment/management pathways.

Main duties of the job

1. Be professional and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of your own work, including patient management. Ensure a high standard of clinical care and support your peers.
2. Provide an equitable service for all patients, including hard-to-reach groups.
3. Undertake comprehensive patient assessments using investigative and analytical skills.
4. Be aware of your professional limitations, seeking support through supervision, peer discussions, and team case discussions.
5. Use appropriate assessment and treatment techniques based on evidence, guidelines, and policies (including manual handling and confidentiality).
6. Demonstrate compassion, empathy, and sensitivity, especially when caring for patients with complex presentations, including victims of torture and mental health patients.

About us

We care about our patients' wellbeing and yours! We offer:

• A comprehensive induction into the community service and local induction
• Car lease scheme *T&C's apply
• Flexible working options
• Annual travel card loan
• Training, support, and career development

For more benefits and working details, visit: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits

Additional details

Date posted: 30 April 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 7

Salary: £51,883 to £58,544 per year (inclusive of HCAS)

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number: 824-NORTH-7174194

Locations: Edgware Community Hospital, Burnt Oak Broadway, London, HA8 0AD

Job description

Refer to the full job description, person specification, and trust values for detailed skills, knowledge, and experience required.

Person Specification

Qualifications (Essential)

• Current AHP with UK HCPC registration
• Diploma/degree in Physiotherapy
• Evidence of ongoing professional education and post-registration development

Qualifications (Desirable)

• Member of CSP
• Member of relevant Special Interest Group

Experience (Essential)

• Significant MSK and related field experience
• Active multidisciplinary team involvement
• Supervision & training of junior staff and students
• Experience managing physiotherapy provision for MSK
• Experience in outpatient departments and NHS environment
• Experience with diverse patient conditions
• Undergraduate research project
• Planning and delivering clinical supervision/mentoring

Experience (Desirable)

• Team project involvement
• Experience at Band 6 level
• Pain management knowledge

Skills and Knowledge (Essential)

• Knowledge of Clinical Governance and service development
• Research supporting physiotherapy management of neuromusculoskeletal conditions
• Understanding of equal opportunities
• Effective communication skills
• Interpersonal skills for liaising with professionals
• Manual physiotherapy skills
• Working towards or at full Masters level
• IST skills, including presentation and teaching
• Management and appraisal skills
• Awareness of NHS and Trust policies and procedures

Skills and Knowledge (Desirable)

• Knowledge of NICE guidelines and NSF's
• In-service training presentation skills
• Audit and outcome measurement knowledge
• IT literacy (Microsoft Office)

Additional requirements

This role is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Applicants must hold current UK professional registration. For details, see the NHS Careers website.