MSK Senior Physiotherapist

NHS; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Join Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust as a Band 6 Senior Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist. This part-time role involves delivering high-quality physiotherapy services with responsibilities in assessment, treatment, and supervision. The position requires strong communication and organisational skills alongside a degree in physiotherapy and relevant clinical experience.

Benefits

Flexible working options

27 days' annual leave

Generous NHS pension scheme

Excellent learning and career development opportunities

'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme

Access to wellbeing tools and services

Staff networks for diversity

Generous maternity, paternity, adoption leave

Free parking across Trust sites

Qualifications

• Must be HCPC/GOsC Registered.
• Evidence of ongoing CPD e.g. portfolio maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Provide a high quality, responsive outpatient physiotherapy service.
• Supervise junior physiotherapists and support staff.
• Work independently as an autonomous practitioner.

Skills

High quality assessment and treatment skills

Ability to organise and prioritise

Excellent communication skills

Education

Diploma / Degree in Physiotherapy

Job description

Job summary

Berkshire Healthcare are seeking motivated candidates for a Band 6 Senior Musculoskeletal Physiotherapistpart time position in the MSK Physiotherapy Outpatient team for 22.5 hours per week.

Across the service we receive a wide variety of referrals from GP surgeries, orthopaedic clinics, the MSK Triage Service, FCPs and from the Trusts Specialist Spinal Service (IPASS) / MSK Community Specialist Service (CSS).

A B5/6 Development role could alternatively be considered, and we would welcome applications on this basis.

We have excellent clinical and administrative teams ranging from Bands 3 - 7 and you will have access to Band 7 Clinical Specialist Physiotherapists for supervision and In-Service Training as well as links with a team of 24 APPs in IPASS and CSS.

The successful candidates will need to be committed to providing high quality, effective assessment and physiotherapy treatment, promoting self-management and empowerment of your patients. They should demonstrate postgraduate experience for a minimum of 12 months inclusive of MSK rotations and a passion for musculoskeletal out-patients.

Main duties of the job

• To work as a senior physiotherapy practitioner to provide a high quality, responsive outpatient physiotherapy service for adults & children with musculoskeletal & orthopaedic conditions

• To provide a high standard of physiotherapy assessment, treatment and caseload management

• To undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner working without direct supervision.

• To be involved in supervision and education of junior physiotherapists, physiotherapy assistants, technical instructors, work experience students and physiotherapy students

About us

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we're committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.

Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:

• Caring for and about you is our top priority
• Committed to providing good quality, safe services
• Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions

Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:

• Flexible working options to support work-life balance
• 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Excellent learning and career development opportunities
• 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
• Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
• Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
• Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
• Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
• Free parking across Trust sites

Details Date posted

27 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

371-CHS1018

Job locations

West Berkshire Community Hospital

London Road

Thatcham

RG18 3AS

Job description Job responsibilities

The must haves for you to be considered for this role:

• High quality assessment and treatment skills
• Ability to organise and prioritise
• Excellent communication skills

For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.

We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.

Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed. We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to call: Esther Day on 0118 904 1777 or email [e-mail].

Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

Job description Job responsibilities

The must haves for you to be considered for this role:

• High quality assessment and treatment skills
• Ability to organise and prioritise
• Excellent communication skills

For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.

We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.

Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed. We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to call: Esther Day on 0118 904 1777 or email [e-mail].

Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

Person Specification Education/Qualifications Essential

• Diploma / Degree in Physiotherapy
• HCPC/GOsC Registered
• Evidence of ongoing CPD e.g. maintained in a portfolio; attendance at musculoskeletal postgraduate courses; informal learning.

Desirable

• Member of the CSP

Previous Experience Essential

• 18 months band 5 rotational experience or suitable alternative experience; must include at least 4 months of Musculoskeletal Outpatients.
• Have worked in the NHS and understand the role of a Band 6 within it.
• Experience working as part of a physiotherapy and/or multidisciplinary team
• Evidence of student, Band 5 or physiotherapy assistant supervision

Desirable

• Previous experience at Band 6 Physiotherapist level

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Essential

• Previous experience with audit
• Self-directed learning
• Ability to work independently
• Awareness of Primary care working and NHS structures
• Good computer literacy

Desirable

• Working knowledge of RIO / Smart card

Additional Requirements Essential

• Ability to travel to multiple sites
• Clear vision of role/commitment to speciality

Person Specification Education/Qualifications Essential

• Diploma / Degree in Physiotherapy
• HCPC/GOsC Registered
• Evidence of ongoing CPD e.g. maintained in a portfolio; attendance at musculoskeletal postgraduate courses; informal learning.

Desirable

• Member of the CSP

Previous Experience Essential

• 18 months band 5 rotational experience or suitable alternative experience; must include at least 4 months of Musculoskeletal Outpatients.
• Have worked in the NHS and understand the role of a Band 6 within it.
• Experience working as part of a physiotherapy and/or multidisciplinary team
• Evidence of student, Band 5 or physiotherapy assistant supervision

Desirable

• Previous experience at Band 6 Physiotherapist level

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Essential

• Previous experience with audit
• Self-directed learning
• Ability to work independently
• Awareness of Primary care working and NHS structures
• Good computer literacy

Desirable

• Working knowledge of RIO / Smart card

Additional Requirements Essential

• Ability to travel to multiple sites
• Clear vision of role/commitment to speciality

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

West Berkshire Community Hospital

London Road

Thatcham

RG18 3AS

Employer's website

https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

West Berkshire Community Hospital

London Road

Thatcham

RG18 3AS

Employer's website

https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)