MSK Physiotherapist

Herbal Hills; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a Band 6 MSK Physiotherapist. This full-time position involves supervising physiotherapists, leading exercise classes, and managing a diverse patient caseload. Successful candidates will receive a competitive salary between £38,682 and £46,580 per year and opportunities for professional development and mentoring, contributing to a team focused on high-quality patient care.

Benefits

Comprehensive in-service training

Mentoring opportunities

Career progression support

Qualifications

• Evidence of postgraduate training relevant to clinical fields.
• Postgraduate experience as a rotational band 5.
• Experience working in a physiotherapy team.

Responsibilities

• Provide high standard physiotherapy services to patients.
• Work as an accountable and autonomous practitioner.
• Supervise and mentor less experienced physiotherapy staff.

Skills

Specialist knowledge within the post specialism

Ability to problem-solve and clinically reason

Broad knowledge of a range of conditions

Good standard of written and spoken English

Education

Degree or equivalent in physiotherapy

Member of the CSP

Registration with the HCPC

Job description

Job Summary

An opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 MSK Physiotherapist. This is a full‑time post based at our MSK sites at Leamington Hospital and Southam Clinic. Part‑time requests will also be considered.

This role will provide you opportunity to supervise undergraduate and rotational physiotherapists and lead a variety of exercise classes and audits. We offer a generous monthly comprehensive in‑service training plan in which you will be supported to contribute.

Coaching and mentoring opportunities are on offer to aid your career progression as well as opportunity to deputise for Team Leads.

Our clinical sites are supported by a team of Advanced Practice physiotherapists who will be available to discuss clinical queries and provide opportunity for you to shadow their clinics. We also have close working links and support from physiotherapy colleagues in Pelvic health, Orthopaedics, Pain and Respiratory.

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust covers a '7 day' inpatient service; hence this post also includes orthopaedic weekend working.

Main duties of the job

• To provide a high standard physiotherapy service to patients in the specialist area.
• To work as an accountable and autonomous practitioner, holding responsibility for own caseload.
• To work in conjunction 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 take a role in the provision of support and clinical supervision of less experienced physiotherapy staff and undergraduate students.
• To deputise for the team leaders as required.
• To keep accurate records of patient contact using written records and electronic data capture.
• To contribute to out of hours working as required.
• To maintain own competency to practise.

About Us

Come and join a Trust rated Outstanding by the CQC. South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust has been rated as outstanding following our latest inspection by the CQC and we are recruiting new staff to help us improve even further. In addition our staff survey results have placed us 4th in the country for recommended place to work.

We provide services across Warwickshire and beyond ranging from hospitals in Warwick, Stratford‑Upon‑Avon, Royal Leamington Spa and Shipston‑on‑Stour to community services across the county. We are a progressive, expanding organisation with great ambition around improving quality, integrating pathways and delivering high levels of productivity. Our values can be summed up in one sentence: we are “Trusted to provide safe, inclusive, effective and compassionate care”. Throughout the recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you demonstrate these values and how they impact on your work.

As part of our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion we encourage all applicants to complete a short survey: Survey link.

Details

• Date posted: 10 December 2025
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 6
• Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 a year
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full‑time, Part‑time
• Reference number: 203‑CS1047
• Job locations: Stratford hospital, Arden Street, Stratford upon Avon, CV37 6NX

Job responsibilities

Clinical

• Gain informed consent from each patient prior to assessment and treatment, adhering to Trust policies on consent.
• Undertake a comprehensive physiotherapy assessment, including patients with diverse or complex presentations, gaining relevant information by clinical examination, observation, questioning, discussion and manual techniques.
• Apply advanced clinical reasoning skills to formulate a clinical diagnosis and set therapeutic/rehabilitation objectives.
• Formulate and deliver an individual treatment programme based on specialist evidence‑based practice, including manual techniques, patient education, exercise programmes or classes, electrotherapy and alternative options.
• Evaluate patient progress, reassess and alter treatment programmes as required.
• Formulate a prognosis and recommend best course of interventions, developing comprehensive treatments and discharge plans.
• Make informed clinical decisions on timely discharge planning and/or referral to other services.

Communication

• Communicate the clinical diagnosis and facilitate understanding of a mutually agreed treatment programme to patients and carers.
• Communicate effectively with patients, relatives or carers on a group or individual basis to maximise rehabilitative potential.
• Communicate with colleagues and other relevant professionals professionally, appropriately and timely.
• Maintain accurate, legible, comprehensive and contemporaneous documentation.

Educational

• Participate in staff appraisal scheme as an appraisee and comply with agreed personal and professional development programmes.
• Maintain and develop specialist evidence‑based knowledge through CPD activities.
• Engage in clinical and professional updating through means identified during the appraisal process.
• Develop an individual learning plan and maintain CPD records/portfolio.
• Be an active member in planning, implementing, attending and leading in‑service training programmes.
• Participate in the clinical supervision of less experienced staff and students through teaching, peer reviews and mentoring.
• Be responsible for equipment used in physiotherapy duties and ensure safe use by others through teaching, training and supervision.
• Undertake regular measurement, data collection and evaluation of work and practices through evidence‑based projects, audits and outcome measures.

Management / Professional

• Organise and plan own caseload to meet service and patient priorities; re‑adjust plans as situations change.
• Monitor and mentor the caseload of less experienced staff providing support and guidance.
• Supervise, teach and assess physiotherapy students to graduate level demonstrating advanced clinical ability and reasoning skills.
• Supervise other staff within the MDT as required (e.g., TIs, Assistants, medical or work experience students).
• Identify opportunities to improve the physiotherapy service and implement changes with senior support.
• Maintain competency and ensure safe use of manual handling, gym and electrotherapy equipment.
• Be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of own work.
• Assess and manage clinical risk within scope of practice.
• Work within Trust policy, CSP guidelines and national standards.
• Monitor quality of practice, maintain high personal standards and encourage others.
• Maintain morale and staff relations within the department.
• Maintain assessment, treatment and discharge records/reports following guidelines.
• Contribute to the Trust’s corporate governance agenda.
• Commit to a team approach to provide continuity and efficiency.
• Serve as first point of contact for minor complaints from staff, patients and carers/visitors.
• Be aware of health and safety aspects and report incidents promptly.

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications

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

Essential Experience

• Postgraduate experience as a rotational band 5 covering core areas within the specialisms.
• Experience working as part of a physiotherapy team and MDT team.

Desirable Experience

• Experience in contributing to clinical education, supervision of peers, students or less experienced staff.
• Involvement in clinical audit/research and understanding quality issues.
• Ability to deputise for seniors and act as peer mentor.

Essential Skills

• Specialist knowledge within the post specialism, evidence‑led.
• Broad knowledge of a range of conditions.
• Ability to problem‑solve and clinically reason complex presentations.
• Prioritise, delegate and set realistic treatment objectives.
• Knowledge of clinical governance and legal responsibilities.
• Produce accurate and legible documentation.
• Computer skills for email, data input, etc.

Personal Qualities

Essential Qualities

• Present information orally in a clear, non‑discriminatory and logical manner.
• Communicate effectively with patients to maximise rehabilitation potential.
• Influence and persuade other professionals, patients and others.
• Work effectively as part of a team.
• Self‑motivation and self‑organisation skills.
• Commit to CPD and be aware of learning needs.

Desirable Qualities

• Willingness to take on and manage additional roles (e.g., student rep, H&S rep).

Essential Other

• Flexible within working hours to suit client and department needs (including on‑call and out‑of‑hours, weekends & bank holidays).
• Good standard of written and spoken English.
• Car driver and independent means of transport.
• Pass Occupational Health requirements.
• Willing to undertake a Criminal Records Disclosure to enhanced level.
• Legally entitled to work in this country.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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Employer Details

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust
Stratford hospital, Arden Street, Stratford upon Avon, CV37 6NX

Website: Swft NHS Website