MSK Physiotherapist Band 6 - Lower Limb Rehabilitation

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in the East Midlands is seeking a Full-time Band 6 MSK Physiotherapist to join the Physiotherapy Outpatient Lower Limb team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in outpatient settings, leading teams, and mentoring staff. This position offers development opportunities and a supportive work environment focused on exceptional care.

Benefits

Development opportunities

Employee assistance programme

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Extensive track record in outpatients and MSK rehabilitation.
• Experience in leading teams and providing training.
• Ability to assess and implement treatment plans.

Responsibilities

• Work as an autonomous practitioner under guidance.
• Implement treatment plans for complex MSK patients.
• Supervise and mentor other staff.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Treatment skills

Mentoring

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Physiotherapy

Job description

Overview

A Vacancy at University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust.

A full time secondment post has become available in our Physiotherapy Outpatient Lower limb team to work as a Band 6 MSK Physiotherapist.

As a senior, you will already have an extensive track record of working in outpatients with exposure to upper limb, lower limb, spinal and general rehabilitation of MSK patients. Your clinical reasoning and treatment skills will already be well established, as you will be expected to lead on the supervision of our static band 5 staff and junior staff whilst on rotation. You will contribute to our placements for pre graduate students and help to plan and deliver our staff induction and training programmes.

We have an amazing team of physiotherapists, assistants and administrators, supported by a dynamic management team. We actively encourage CPD with weekly time out and a high profile team of seniors. We encourage regular supervision and appraisal and offer good opportunities for growth.

Responsibilities

• Work as an autonomous practitioner under the guidance of a Clinical Specialist Physio.
• Assess, agree and implement treatment plans, for complex lower limb MSK patients using well developed reasoning and treatment skills.
• Support and lead group therapy sessions as required by the service.
• Maintain competence to practice through undertaking CPD & other training.
• Supervise and mentor other staff including the provision of training.
• Keep accurate records & provide communication to others following Trust and Professional standards.

Closing date of applications: 21 September 2025

Interview date: 3 October 2025

About the Trust and Values

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together. Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

What We Offer

• Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development.
• On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
• Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes.

Key Facts

• We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
• We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England – an average of 2077 per week.
• An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day – 3rd largest in the country.
• Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
• Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
• We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
• We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
• UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.

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This advert closes on Sunday 21 Sep 2025