MSK Physiotherapist

Transformation Unit; Deal; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

We are seeking a Band 5 Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist to join our Integrated Musculoskeletal Service, covering outpatient, community orthopaedics and chronic pain programs. The role involves musculoskeletal assessment, treatment and rehabilitation across community hospital departments and outreach clinics, with a hybrid model of face-to-face and virtual care.

You will manage your own caseload under supervision, work within a multidisciplinary team, and contribute to high-quality care that

Qualifications

• Recent healthcare experience in a community/acute setting (student placement or employment).
• NHS experience as Band 5 physiotherapist or related role.
• Experience supporting others (mentor/educator/supervisor) is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate holistic MSK care for outpatients.
• Develop care programmes in partnership with patients.
• Support supervision and development of physiotherapy apprentices, assistants and peers.
• Act as a team member to provide high-quality care to patients.
• Undertake a range of clinical interventions to support individual and group outcomes.
• Manage a caseload with complex MSK needs on a daily basis.

Skills

Communication skills

Travel between sites

Initiative

Time management

Training needs awareness

Driving licence

Job description

Employer Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Victoria Walmer & District War Memorial Hospital Town Deal Salary £32,073 - £39,043 pro rata, per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 26/10/2026 23:59 Interview date 23/11/2026

MSK Physiotherapist

NHS AfC: Band 5

Job overview

Please note: at this stage, the role is open only to colleagues currently employed within Kent and Medway NHS Trusts, the Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board (ICB) and Medway Community Healthcare or working on the Staff Bank within these organisations. Nursing and AHP vacancies are also open to Student Nurses and Newly Qualified Nurses/AHPs.

We are seeking a Band 5 Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist to join our Integrated Musculoskeletal (MSK) Service, which includes Physiotherapy Outpatients, Community Orthopaedics and the Community Chronic Pain Service.

This role involves providing comprehensive musculoskeletal assessment, treatment and rehabilitation for outpatients across community hospital physiotherapy departments and outreach clinics. Working within a hybrid model of face-to-face and virtual consultations, you will manage your own caseload under the supervision of a senior physiotherapist, delivering evidence-based, patient-centred care.

You will work as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team, contributing to high-quality services that promote recovery, independence and improved patient outcomes. The base location will be agreed at interview, with opportunities to work across multiple localities in Kent to meet service needs.

If you are motivated, compassionate and committed to delivering excellent MSK care, we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

We provide outpatient MSK care to the population of South Kent Coast. We are based in Deal Hospital and also work from Dover Health Centre and the Royal Victoria Hospital in Folkestone.

• Assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of holistic care
• The development of care programmes in partnership with the patient
• To support in the supervision and development of physiotherapy apprentices, assistants and peers
• To actively work as a member of the team to provide high quality care to patients
• To undertake a range of competent clinical interventions to support the outcomes of both individual and group therapy
• Manage a caseload of patients on a daily basis consisting of patients with complex needs associated within an MSK setting.

Working for our organisation

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust is currently undertaking a significant programme of transformation to align our community services to the new Neighbourhood Model of care delivery, there will be a period of consultation which may result in changes affecting some services, teams or roles. Depending on the area you are applying to work in, this could include potential changes to your role, work base, reporting arrangements, or terms and conditions of employment. Any changes would be subject to consultation and managed sensitively and in line with relevant employment processes. Please do contact the recruiting manager if you have any concerns about this so they can answer any questions you might have.

Rated ‘Outstanding’ by CQC, we deliver high-quality care that improves the health of our communities. We are looking for people who share our values:Compassionate, Aspirational, Responsive and Excellent.

We are proud to be an inclusive, welcoming organisation and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We use protected characteristic information for monitoring only and it is not seen by recruiting managers, except where applicants choose to be considered under our disability guaranteed interview scheme.

We know life outside work matters. As a flexible working-friendly organisation, we welcome conversations about arrangements that help you thrive while supporting excellent care for our patients.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

As a community Trust, many of our roles require individuals to be able to drive to perform their duties. Where driving is a requirement of the role, you will be asked to confirm that you hold a full UK driving licence or a full driving licence issued by an EU country (not exchanged from a non-EU country) to proceed with your application. We are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities into employment. If you are unable to drive due to a disability, please contact the Recruitment Team via [e-mail], quoting the vacancy reference number, so we can support you further.

The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate.

At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.

Find out more about the community difference here .

Good luck! We can’t wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity.

Person specification

Qualifications

Experience

• Recent healthcare experience in a community/acute setting gained through student placement or previous employment. MSK experience
• NHS experience, whether as a band 5 physiotherapist, physiotherapy assistant or student on placement. Supporting others (mentor / educator / supervisor) experience

Knowledge

• Awareness of professional issues and recent developments in the NHS. Knowledge of up to date clinical practice.
• Evidence of continued relevant professional development

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to communicate information effectively to individuals and groups
• Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner.
• Ability to use own initiative.
• Ability to manage time effectively and prioritise workload
• Understanding of training needs in relation to post
• A full, valid UK driving licence or a full driving licence issued by an EU country (not exchanged from a non-EU country) and the ability to travel independently are essential for this role. Should you require workplace adjustments under the Equality Act 2010, we are committed to supporting you to meet the mobility requirements of the role wherever possible

Personal Attributes

• Ability to motivate and organise others to ensure best practice. Ability to work under pressure. Flexible and adaptable.

Ability to Manage

• Able to support the implementation of local and national agenda for health under the guidance of the senior. Ability to prioritise care delivery in a professional manner, considering Trust policies and procedures.

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.