MSK Outpatient Physiotherapist

NHS; Ashton-under-Lyne; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local healthcare organization in Ashton-under-Lyne is seeking an experienced MSK Outpatient Physiotherapist to provide assessments and treatments for musculoskeletal patients. The ideal candidate will have a degree in physiotherapy, be HCPC registered, and have at least two years of relevant experience. The role involves conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, and collaborating with healthcare professionals. Benefits include flexible working, annual leave, and participation in various training and mentoring programs.

Benefits

Flexible working

27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays

NHS Pension Scheme

Free eye tests and health checks

Gym discount

Free bicycle loan scheme

Qualifications

• 2 years post-graduate experience in a musculoskeletal setting.
• Previous experience in Acute Orthopaedic outpatient/inpatient roles.
• Confident in clinical knowledge and limitations.
• Ability to exercise clinical judgement.
• Previous experience at band 6 level.
• Member of relevant clinical interest group.
• Experience of supervision of students and/or junior staff.
• Special Interest in Rheumatology.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop treatment plans.
• Use evidence-based interventions to manage MSK disorders.
• Monitor and evaluate patient outcomes.
• Collaborate with consultants, GPs, and other healthcare professionals.
• Supervise junior staff, students, and technical instructors.
• Participate in audits, research, and service improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with clinical governance and NHS standards.

Skills

Good interpersonal skills

IT skills appropriate for the post

Ability to undertake reflective practice

Willingness to undertake training required for the post

Ability to travel between sites using own personal transport

Education

Degree in physiotherapy

HCPC registered physiotherapist

Evidence of CPD in MSK Physiotherapy courses

Member of CSP

Completion of recognised/accredited advanced assessment, diagnostic and treatment course in a musculoskeletal specialism

Job description

Go back Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

MSK Outpatient Physiotherapist

The closing date is 04 January 2026

To independently provide assessments and treatments of musculo-skeletal/Orthopaedic patients referred from both GP`s and other health professionals. Including patients with complex and/or chronic presentation.

Main duties of the job

Clinical Duties:

• Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop treatment plans.
• Use evidence-based interventions to manage MSK disorders.
• Monitor and evaluate patient outcomes.

Teamwork & Supervision:

• Collaborate with consultants, GPs, and other healthcare professionals.
• Supervise junior staff, students, and technical instructors.

Service Development:

• Participate in audits, research, and service improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to in-service training and mentorship programs.

Administrative Tasks:

• Ensure compliance with clinical governance and NHS standards.

About us

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children. Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.

We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:

• Compassion
• Accountability
• Respect

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ & Disabled people.

Benefits include flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.

Job responsibilities

The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Degree in physiotherapy
• HCPC registered physiotherapist
• Evidence of CPD in MSK Physiotherapy courses
• Member of CSP
• Completion of recognised/accredited advanced assessment, diagnostic and treatment course in a musculoskeletal specialism

Knowledge and Experience

• 2 years post-graduate experience in a musculoskeletal setting
• Previous experience in Acute Orthopaedic outpatient/inpatient
• Confident in clinical knowledge and limitations
• Ability to exercise clinical judgement.
• Previous experience at band 6 level
• Member of relevant clinical interest group
• Experience of supervision of students and or junior staff
• Special Interest in Rheumatology

Skills and aptitude

• Ability to travel between sites using own personal transport facilities
• To cover hours between 8am and 6pm
• IT skills appropriate for the post
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to undertake reflective practice
• Willingness to undertake training required for the post
• Previous experience of Audit
• Awareness of current trends in NHS

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust