Highly Specialist MSK Physiotherapist | Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization in Greater London is seeking an experienced Physiotherapist to provide clinical expertise in managing musculoskeletal patients. This role offers development opportunities, mentorship, and involvement in quality improvement projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong clinical background in physiotherapy and be dedicated to enhancing patient care in a multifaceted team environment. The application deadline is December 22, 2025.

Benefits

Funding for learning opportunities

Regular senior teaching

Study leave for courses/MSc modules

Qualifications

• Experience managing musculoskeletal patients in a clinical setting.
• Ability to manage operational tasks and patient complaints.
• Commitment to clinical education and quality improvement.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical expertise as a senior Physiotherapist managing musculoskeletal patients.
• Act as senior in the department in the absence of senior staff.
• Deliver clinical education and quality improvement projects.

Skills

Clinical expertise in physiotherapy

Supervision and mentorship skills

Evidence-based patient management

Education

Relevant physiotherapy degree

Job description

A rare opportunity for an experienced physiotherapist to join the Homerton musculoskeletal team has become available. We offer the opportunity and support to develop within a long established and successful musculoskeletal service.

We are a secondary care MSK physio service that has strong links with our community MSK partners, with rotational staff working across both primary and secondary care. The role will involve close working with Accident & Emergency, orthopaedic and Sports medicine services which are the main source of referrals to the team.

Key responsibilities

• Provide clinical expertise as a senior Physiotherapist managing musculoskeletal patients.
• Act as senior within the department in the absence of band 8a/8b, managing operational tasks, patient complaints and potential incidents.
• Key member in delivering clinical education and quality improvement projects throughout the service, as well as evidence-based patient-centred physiotherapy management to a varied caseload of musculoskeletal patients.
• Opportunity to develop supervision and mentorship skills with the opportunity to supervise band 6 Physiotherapists.

Support and Development

• Regular senior MSK teaching.
• Dedicated 1:1 band 8a supervision.
• Funding and study leave for learning opportunities/courses/MSc modules.

Team and Facilities

• GP & Consultant referred outpatient services.
• Homerton Healthcare & community outpatient locations.
• Post-orthopaedic surgery rehabilitation, sports medicine, pelvic health, ESP/APP, MSK ultrasonography, non-medical prescribers, virtual fracture & persistent pain clinics.
• Close working relationships with Radiology, Rheumatology, Orthopaedics, Podiatry & Emergency Medicine.

About the Trust

Homerton University Hospital 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.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

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, our procedures and our 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.

Benefits and Recognition

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 and Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.

Application Deadline

The advert closes on Monday 22 Dec 2025.