MSK Physiotherapist

Nhs-1; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a part‑time MSK Physiotherapist (Band 6) for the Furness General Hospital in Barrow-in-Furness. The role covers specialist MSK work within Occupational Health and Wellbeing, with autonomous caseload management and collaboration within the MDT.

You will deliver specialist MSK assessments, treatment, and workplace advice, aiming to reduce absence and improve colleague wellbeing in a hands‑on NHS setting.

Qualifications

• BSc physiotherapy and HCPC registration.
• CSP membership.

Responsibilities

• Undertake comprehensive MSK physiotherapy assessment for complex cases.
• Formulate and adjust individual treatment plans based on evidence-based practice.
• Provide ergonomic workplace assessments and return-to-work programmes.
• Lead on Specialist MSK areas within Occupational Health.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and collaborate with MDT.

Skills

MSK assessment

NHS experience

MDT collaboration

Change management

Awareness of NHS issues

Education

BSc physiotherapy

HCPC registration

CSP membership

Job description

Main area MSK- occupational health Grade NHS AfC: Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 15 hours per week (2x 7.5 days.) Job ref 331-7994228-UHMB-C

Employer University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Furness General Hospital Town Barrow-in-Furness Salary £39,959 - £48,117 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 24/09/2026 23:59

MSK Physiotherapist

NHS AfC: Band 6

''Creating a great place to be cared for and a great place to work''

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay has a firm commitment to strengthening the diversity of our workforce, and therefore welcome and encourage applications from likeminded people who can support our ambition to become effortlessly inclusive. We are particularly keen to hear from protected groups – including BAME, LGBT+ and people with a disability.

Job overview

To work as an individual withinthe Physiotherapy Team in a Specialist MSK role based at Furness General Hospital. Looking after colleagues who are referred with a standalone MSK disorder and/or work related MSK disorder. You will be providing specialist physiotherapeutic assessment, diagnosis, treatment and advice for a range of conditions and advising on workplace adjustments, with the overall aim to benefit our colleagues.

To work as an autonomous practitioner taking responsibility for the management of patients on own caseload without direct supervision.

To work within the Occupational Health and Wellbeing Service to develop proactive measures such as bespoke workplace assessments.

To work within the MDT at Occupational Health and Wellbeing to offer advice and provide holistic care to our colleagues.

To maintain effective communication links with patients, and associated professional practitioners regarding patient's condition, including the completion of accurate clinical records in line with trust and professional body codes of practice.

To participate in planned research and audit as required.

The post will deliver the following:

Provide ergonomic workplace assessments to reduce the number of referrals to OH&WB.

To provide a proactive service addressing the needs of our colleagues prior to developing MSK issues leading to periods of absence.

Main duties of the job

PRINCIPAL DUTIES:

1.To undertake comprehensive physiotherapy assessment of physical problems of a complex nature which may also include psychological and social problems, using advanced clinical reasoning and assessment skills to provide an accurate diagnosis and treatment with the consent of patients and guidance of senior staff if required.

2.To formulate an individual and agreed treatment plan based on sound knowledge of evidence-based practice and carry out appropriate treatment in a manner that respects people’s privacy, dignity and individuality. Reassessing patients’ progress and altering treatment plans as required.

4.To demonstrate highly developed physical skills inclusive of dexterity, co-ordination and palpatory skills to carry out appropriate assessment and interventions including manual physiotherapy techniques and therapeutic handling.

5.To provide ergonomic workplace assessments, return to work programmes and to recommend ergonomic and practical solutions.

6.Where required, contribute to the on-going Health Promotions that the Occupational Health and Wellbeing Service provide and then lead on Specialist MSK areas, eg back care.

Working for our organisation

We operatefrom three main hospitals-Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, andUlverstonCommunity Health Centre.

FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.

WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.

All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies,daycase and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further details on the advertised position and the principal job duties/responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification found under the supporting documents section. Additional information about the University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay can be accessed on our website.

Person specification

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

• BSc physiotherapy & HCPC registration
• CSP membership

experience

• Evidence of core junior rotations within the NHS
• Involvement in service development through clinical audit, use of outcome measures etc
• Previous Band 6 MSK experience in the NHS
• Experience of working as a Physiotherapist within Occupational Health

skills ability and knowledge

• Experience in applying the physiotherapy process to include MSK assessment, interpretation of findings, individual care planning, motivation, monitoring and evaluation of specialised MSK treatment
• Sound knowledge of relevant conditions including specialised knowledge of musculoskeletal physiotherapy
• Ability to work within an MDT to achieve best practice and outcomes for patients
• Ability to manage change across own service and wider MDT team/services.
• Awareness of current NHS issues
• Evidence of working across organisational boundaries in health and social care.

PLEASE NOTE THAT SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED BY EMAIL.

The Trust promotes flexible working opportunities where ever possible to enable staff to balance their work and home life. We are committed to Equal Opportunities and aim to be EffortlesslyInclusive .

The trust operates a No Smoking Policy.

Only those applicants who demonstrate clearly how they meet our Person Specification will be shortlisted for Interview.

We reserve the right to close a job advert early where sufficient applications have been received.

The Trust does not offer interview expenses to shortlisted candidates unless indicated in the advert.

If the post is subject to Disclosure & Barring Service checking, (formally CRB) a charge of £49.50 for Enhanced and £21.50 for Standard clearance and additional to this a £4.90 administration fee will be made to the successful candidate(s). This currently only applies to roles Band 6 and above and Medical & Dental posts.

Anyone newly appointed to the trust under the Agenda For Change contract, will be subject to the completion of a satisfactory 6 month probationary period. This will give the new staff member an opportunity to become familiar with the role and working environment.

We have introduced a new system called Pre-Onboarding, specifically to support you right the way through to your first few months in your new role with us atUHMB. This bespoke site has lots of useful information to help you settle into your new roleincluding: what to expect from the recruitment clearances process, where to get a uniform, when you'll get paid etc. As well as information on a number of our services i.e. Infection Prevention, Anti-fraud, Inclusion and Diversity, Care Certificates and much more. To access click on this linkhttps://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/uhmbt-pre-onboarding .

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.