MSK Specialist Physiotherapist

Ogden Macmillan Centre.harrogate And District Nhs Foundation Trust; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A Healthcare Provider in Harrogate is seeking an MSK Specialist Physiotherapist to assess and treat complex MSK patients. The role involves working autonomously and as part of a collaborative team, mentoring others, and engaging in continuous professional development. This is a chance to make a real difference to patients' lives in a supportive environment with recognition for staff contributions.

Benefits

Supportive work culture

Employee Assistance Programme

Recognition awards

Qualifications

• Experience in assessing and treating complex MSK conditions.
• Ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively.
• Commitment to continuing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose and treat complex MSK patients.
• Deliver assessment and management of MSK patients.
• Educate and mentor qualified staff and students.

Skills

Assessment of MSK patients

Autonomous working

Collaboration in a team

Mentoring staff and students

Education

Qualified Physiotherapist

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen in our Therapy Services Department at Harrogate & Ripon Community Hospital for an MSK Specialist Physiotherapist. You will be involved in the assessment and management of a varied MSK caseload from Primary & Secondary referrals. Successful applicant will be working within the MSK and Rheumatology teams.

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East. We provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you're looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients' lives, HDFT could be the place for you!

Key responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose and treat complex MSK patients.
• Work autonomously and as part of a physiotherapy and wider health professional team.
• Educate and mentor qualified staff and students.
• Fulfill the band 6 caseload within the MSK team.
• Engage in service training and CPD, actively encouraged.
• Deliver assessment and management of MSK patients.

What we offer

• A supportive culture where colleagues can bring their whole selves to work.
• Staff recognition through regular appraisals, Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, and annual Colleague Recognition Awards.
• Employee support and wellbeing including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast‑track physiotherapy service.

Important information

• Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications.
• Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application.
• The Trust does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles.