MSK Physiotherapist

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust; London Borough of Ealing; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The MSK Physiotherapy service in Ealing, part of CNWL NHS Foundation Trust, is recruiting a Band 6 Physiotherapist to manage a defined caseload across community settings. You will assess, plan and deliver personalised treatment plans autonomously, with supervision from senior staff.

A commitment to high-quality care and ongoing professional development is essential. This full-time role offers diverse clinical exposure, opportunities for teaching placements and a collaborative multidisciplinary

Qualifications

• Band 6 Physiotherapist with NHS experience and working within MSK services.
• Autonomous clinical duties with supervision from senior physiotherapists.
• Commitment to patient-centred, evidence-based practice.

Responsibilities

• Autonomously assess and diagnose MSK conditions across community settings.
• Plan and deliver individual treatment plans.
• Promote high-quality, efficient physiotherapy service.
• Support undergraduate placements and supervise junior staff.
• Collaborate with GP and multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Band 6 Physiotherapist

MSK

NHS experience

Job description

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Main area Musculoskeletal Grade NHS AfC: Band 6 Contract Permanent: Monday to Friday , working across Various ECP sites. Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 333-G-ECP-0734

Site Clayponds Hospital Town South Ealing Salary £45,953 - £54,254 per annum incl. HCAS Salary period Yearly Closing 23/11/2026 23:59

CNWL (Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust) has almost 8,000 staff providing integrated healthcare to a third of London's population, Milton Keynes and areas beyond. We involve service users, carers, the public, staff and partner organisations in the way that we are run.

Our catchment area spans diverse communities, with over 100 first languages spoken. It contains areas of great affluence as well as areas of much deprivation. We are committed to providing services that meet the needs of the people who use them, and we actively encourage involvement from local people who can help make a difference. We’re proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME and people with disabilities to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.
We are recognised locally, nationally and internationally for providing high quality, innovative healthcare. We aim to employ only the best people, and our experts are frequently called upon to contribute to national health strategy and policy, and many models of our care have been adapted for use in other countries.

We offer a generous relocation package (subject to eligibility assessment) and flexible working options, including bank assignments for most roles. For more information on these and other benefits of working for us, see our Benefits, Reward and Wellbeing page

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CNWL NHS Foundation Trust are committed to safeguarding all children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practices to protect children and vulnerable adults.

Job overview

The MSK Physiotherapy service in Ealing offers advanced assessment and treatment for complex cases referred by the GP.

The Band 6 post holder will manage a defined caseload, use evidence based/patient centred principles to assess, plan and deliver individual treatment plans. The post holder will undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner, with supervision from a Band 7 physiotherapist/ Advanced practitioner Physiotherapist within the Team. This will also involve participating in service training, liaising with GP, and supporting group classes.

The post holder will be expected to promote, maintain and develop a high quality, efficient and effective physiotherapy service to clients in accordance with operational policies of the team and supporting holistic care for the patients. The post holder will be encouraged to develop skills in providing undergraduate placements to students /rehabilitation assistants/ newly qualified Physiotherapist.

Main duties of the job

Ealing Community Partners: NHS, Ealing Council, voluntary and specialist providers working together to deliver health and social care for the people of Ealing

Community-based health care in Ealing has undergone a transformation. West London NHS Trust, in partnership with Central and North West London NHS Trust, (CNWL) the Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Trust and some other smaller providers, including third sector, have formed a partnership to provide integrated community health services in Ealing. The total value of the new 10 year contract is about £50m per year.

We have also committed to invest in improved links with local voluntary sector organisations (for example ECIL, Ealing Dementia Concern, Ealing Mind) and other community assets for innovation and flexibility.

We are looking for a highly motivated Band 6 Physiotherapist to work within the Ealing Community Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Service. This is a full time 37.5 hours permanent role within the MSK service.

We have a commitment to clinical quality and service efficiency and can offer a supportive working and learning environment. There is opportunity to work with Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioners and Consultant Physiotherapist , Chronic Pain management Service, support supervision, appraisal of junior staff and be involved in a range of innovative service projects, including post covid rehab.

Candidates who recently applied within the last 3 months need not apply.

Provisional Interview Date TBC

Working for our organisation

The post holder will be working in community out patients clinic with other MSK Physiotherapist and therefore will be supported with in managing complex caseload including spinal pain. The community team is integrated to support cross referrals to other therapy service and thus support holistic care for service users. The service is fully electronic and committed to improve digital access for service users.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• To autonomously assess and diagnose patients with a diverse range of musculoskeletal, orthopaedic or rheumatology conditions, using appropriate assessment/diagnostic techniques, skills and tools
• To adopt a problem solving approach, engaging patients and carers in their treatment plan, negotiating on agreed outcomes, gaining consent and educating users on self-care.
• To evaluate and review treatment outcomes to facilitate discharge of patients.
• To deliver care in a range of settings including primary sites, clinics, GP surgeries and acute hospital as required.
• To work with members of the wider multidisciplinary team to