MSK Physiotherapist

NHS; Kenilworth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution is seeking a full-time MSK Physiotherapist. You will be responsible for providing high-quality physiotherapy services, managing a varied caseload, and supervising less experienced staff. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in physiotherapy, relevant post-graduate training, and excellent clinical reasoning skills. Join a supportive team dedicated to providing exceptional patient care.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a degree or equivalent in physiotherapy.
• Experience working as part of a Physiotherapy Team.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage your own caseload.
• Experience in supervising students or less experienced staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide high standard physiotherapy service to patients.
• Maintain accurate records of patient contact.
• Communicate effectively with patients and team members.
• Supervise junior staff and students.
• Participate in staff appraisal and CPD.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Problem solving

Effective communication

Specialist knowledge in physiotherapy

Team collaboration

Education

Degree or equivalent in physiotherapy

Membership with the CSP

Registration with the HCPC

Post-graduate training relevant to specialisms

Tools

Physiotherapy assessment tools

Job description

Overview

MSK Physiotherapist - South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust. This is a full-time Band 6 post based across Kenilworth Clinic and Hospital of St Cross, Rugby. The closing date is 01 October 2025.

Main duties of the job

To provide a high standard physiotherapy service to patients in the specialist area and work as an autonomous practitioner, holding responsibility for own caseload. To work with the Pathway and Team leads in planning, co-ordinating, delivering and evaluating the Physiotherapy service within the speciality on a day-to-day basis. To support and supervise less experienced staff and undergraduate students. To deputise for Team Leads as required. To maintain accurate records of patient contact using written records and electronic data capture. To contribute to out-of-hours working as required. To maintain personal competency to practise.

About us

Come and join a Trust rated Outstanding by the CQC. South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust has been rated outstanding following its latest inspection by the CQC. We provide services across Warwickshire and beyond, including hospitals in Warwick, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Royal Leamington Spa and Shipston-on-Stour and community services across the county. We are a progressive, expanding organisation focused on improving quality, integrating pathways and delivering high levels of productivity. Our values are: Trust to provide safe, effective and compassionate care. Throughout recruitment you will be asked to reflect these values in your work. Regardless of role, we all contribute to these values at the core.

Job responsibilities

Clinical

• Gain informed consent prior to assessment and treatment, in line with Trust policies on consent.
• Undertake comprehensive physiotherapy assessments, including diverse or complex presentations; obtain relevant information by examination, observation, questioning and manual techniques.
• Apply advanced clinical reasoning to diagnose and set rehabilitation objectives.
• Formulate and deliver individual treatment programmes using evidence-based practice, including manual therapy, education, exercise programmes, electrotherapy, and other options; ensure competency to practise.
• Evaluate progress, reassess, and adapt treatment plans as required.
• Develop prognosis and discharge plans and determine appropriate referrals.
• Make informed discharge decisions and/or refer to other services as needed.

Communication

• Explain diagnoses and treatment plans to patients and carers to support understanding and adherence.
• Communicate effectively with patients, carers, colleagues and professionals; maintain timely documentation in notes, letters and reports.
• Assess patient understanding of proposed treatments and work within legal consent frameworks.

Educational

• Participate in staff appraisal and CPD; maintain CPD records and develop a personal learning plan.
• Be involved in in-service training and clinical supervision of less experienced staff and students.
• Ensure safe use of equipment, with supervision and training as required.
• Engage in measurement, data collection, and evaluation of practice through audits and outcomes.

Management/ Professional

• Organise and plan own caseload to meet service priorities; adjust plans as needed.
• Mentor and supervise junior staff and students; support MDT colleagues.
• Identify improvements to the service and implement changes with senior support.
• Maintain safe use of manual handling and equipment; ensure staff compliance with policies.
• Be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of own work.
• Work within Trust policies, CSP guidelines, and national standards; monitor quality of practice.
• Promote high standards of work, morale, and inter-team collaboration; be the first point of contact for minor complaints per Trust policy.
• Contribute to governance, risk management and incident reporting processes as required.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in physiotherapy
• Member of the CSP
• Registration with the HCPC
• Post-graduate training relevant to the clinical fields within the specialisms
• Evidence of well-rounded clinical experience within the relevant specialisms

Experience

• Post-graduate experience as a rotational band 5 covering core areas within the specialisms
• Experience in working as part of a Physiotherapy Team and MDT
• Experience in clinical education/supervision of peers, students or less experienced staff
• Involvement in clinical audit/research and quality improvements
• Ability to deputise for seniors and act as a mentor to less experienced staff

Skills

• Specialist knowledge within the post specialism, supported by experience and evidence
• Broad knowledge of conditions and clinical governance and legal responsibilities
• Clinical reasoning, problem solving and prioritisation abilities
• Ability to produce accurate, legible documentation

Personal Qualities

• Clear and non-discriminatory oral communication
• Effective communication with patients to maximise rehabilitation potential
• Ability to influence and work well within a team
• Self-motivation, self-organisation and commitment to CPD
• Willingness to take on additional roles (e.g., student rep, H&S Rep)

Other

• Flexibility in working hours, including on-call, weekends and bank holidays
• Good standard of written and spoken English
• Driver with independent transport
• Pass Occupational Health requirements
• Willingness to undergo enhanced DBS
• Legally entitled to work in the UK

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and requires an enhanced DBS disclosure.

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust