MSK Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist

East Cheshire NHS Trust; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK healthcare provider is seeking a Band 6 Physiotherapist to join their team. The role involves assessing and treating musculoskeletal patients and supporting junior staff. This fixed-term position offers the opportunity to develop your expertise in an innovative environment with ongoing professional development. A relevant degree and HCPC registration are essential for application. The location is Macclesfield, England.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration is essential.
• Evidence of continued professional development in relevant areas.
• Experience in a relevant setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide high standard of assessment and treatment for patients.
• Support the day-to-day running of the clinics.
• Supervise and educate junior staff and students.

Skills

Advanced communication and listening skills

Ability to lead junior colleagues

IT skills

Ability to prioritise workload

Education

Relevant professional degree / diploma

Post graduate courses relevant to specialist area

Job description

Job overview

An opportunity has arisen for a band 6 to join our innovative and friendly team of Physiotherapists on a fixed term basis as part of our Out-patient Therapy team. This post represents an excellent opportunity to progress your career in Musculoskeletal expertise or gain further experience of out-patient Physiotherapy having had extensive experience of musculoskeletal Physiotherapy as a Band 5. On joining our MSK Physiotherapy team you will be expected to assess and treat a broad range of interesting and stimulating conditions, with the support of a team of Band 7 Advanced Clinical Specialists and FCPs and Advanced Practitioners. We are a forward thinking and evolving Physiotherapy service, offering a range of staff experiences from Physiotherapy Assistants through to Advanced Clinical Practitioners and First Contact Practitioners. Each discipline is supported by a clinical lead, with strong links with GP's, consultants and local universities.

Hours per week: 22.5, fixed term until 31st March 2026

Please be advised we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non-UK residents.

Main duties of the job

• To act as part of the Clinical and Administrative Physiotherapy teams for centres across East Cheshire and take an active role in assisting in the organisation and delegation of duties within Physiotherapy team and aid in the dissemination of knowledge and duties required to maintain the high standards associated with each East Cheshire clinic, and build specific ties with the East Cheshire GP's and provide innovation to further improve the service.
• To act as a Clinical Specialist, providing a high standard of specialist assessment and treatment for musculoskeletal / orthopaedic patients in a variety of locations. Using evidence based principles / current best practice, specialist skills and clinical reasoning to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions.
• To support the Team Managers and Advanced Clinical Specialists in the day to day running of the clinics and to assist in service improvement initiatives in area of work.
• To regularly supervise, educate and support more junior staff, assistants and external students on placement.

Working for our organisation

It is all about the people at East Cheshire NHS Trust. We have a real sense of community, and our values are truly embedded into everything we do, ensuring we are a great and inclusive place to work. You will be supported, developed and empowered throughout your career with us. Come and join us, where you can play your part in helping us deliver outstanding care and improving the health of all the people we serve.

Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced with Barred list Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information. Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role. As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).

Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications. We look forward to receiving your application.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• HCPC registration
• Relevant professional degree / diploma
• Clinical educators training
• Attendance at degree level post graduate courses relevant to the specialist area or working towards this or be prepared to study at this level

Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Post registration knowledge which is relevant to the specialist area and evidenced by CPD (continued professional development)
• Knowledge of recent NHS legislation and recommendations.
• Awareness of the national and local priorities and changing trends in specialist area.

Desirable criteria

• Knowledge of the service / trust values & objectives

Skills

Essential criteria

• Ability to lead junior colleagues
• Advanced communication and listening skills
• Ability to make appropriate decisions at all levels
• Audit skills
• Ability to prioritise workload, achieving a balance between clinical and other aspects of role
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of team
• Ability to work under pressure
• Proactive, takes own initiative
• Supportive team member
• IT skills

Desirable criteria

• Critical appraisal skills

Experience

Essential criteria

• Proven post registration experience, some of which is in a relevant setting / associated area
• Experience of completing and contributing to audit / research
• Experience of contributing to the teaching and mentoring of staff & members of the MDT (multi-disciplinary team)

Specific Job Requirement

Essential criteria

• To have a specific interest and commitment to musculoskeletal Physiotherapy as evidenced by CPD (continued professional development) portfolio and post graduate training
• To have completed the core junior rotations, to include outpatients and acute orthopaedics

Other Role Requirements

Essential criteria

• Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details regarding the role requirements

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification). In order to facilitate applications from all members of the community the Trust is able to offer services including Braille Applications and Interpreting Services.

The Trust may close any advertised post before the stated closing date. We recommend that you apply as soon as possible.

If you have not heard from us within 3 weeks of the advert closing date, regretfully you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful.

Documents to download

• Job Description and Person Specification (PDF, 216.4KB)
• East Cheshire NHS Trust Applicant Pack (PDF, 579.0KB)
• Staff Benefits Brochure (PDF, 878.5KB)