Musculoskeletal Interface Physiotherapist (NHS AfC: Band 7) - Sirona care & health CIC

Sirona care & health CIC; Yate; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading community health provider in Yate is seeking a Musculoskeletal Interface Physiotherapist to provide expert assessment and management for patients. The role includes advanced assessments, liaising between primary and secondary care, and patient education. Ideal candidates should be HCPC registered with experience in managing complex needs. The position offers full NHS benefits, including 27+ days of annual leave.

Benefits

Full NHS benefits

27+ days annual leave

Participation in the NHS Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Must be HCPC Registered and possess a valid UK Driving Licence.
• Experience in teaching and supervising is essential.
• Evidence of clinical reasoning skills in musculoskeletal contexts.

Responsibilities

• Conduct advanced assessments and care planning for patients.
• Request and interpret diagnostic investigations.
• Deliver injection therapy where appropriate.

Skills

Advanced manual therapy skills

Highly specialised clinical reasoning skills

Experience teaching and supervising others

Knowledge in delivering Musculoskeletal Injections

Clinically competent in assessing musculoskeletal patients

Education

HCPC Registration

Valid UK Driving Licence

Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP)

Relevant Leadership and/or management training

Job description

Main area Musculoskeletal Interface Physiotherapist Grade NHS AfC: Band 7 Contract Permanent Hours

• Full time
• Part time
• Flexible working

37.5 hours per week (Part time hours considered)

Employer Sirona care & health CIC Employer type NHS Site Community - Clinics across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire (BNSSG). Town Yate Salary £47,810 - £54,710 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 16/10/2025 23:59 Interview date 22/10/2025

Musculoskeletal Interface Physiotherapist

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Job overview

The Musculoskeletal (MSK) service provides assessment and treatment for people with musculoskeletal or orthopaedic conditions across Bristol, North Somerset, and South Gloucestershire (BNSSG). The service includes First Contact Physiotherapists in several primary care networks, physiotherapy, podiatry, and the MSK Interface Service (MSKI). Our aim is to deliver timely, high-quality care, with clinicians including physiotherapists, podiatrists, orthotists, and GPs.

The MSKI service acts as a specialist interface clinic between primary and secondary care, providing expert assessment and management plans for patients who would previously have been referred to secondary care. It also offers advice and guidance to primary care and community services, supporting pathway developments to improve patient experience and service efficiency.

The service operates from multiple sites: 3 in South Gloucestershire, 11 in Bristol, and 3 in North Somerset. MSKI Physiotherapists may deliver clinics Monday to Friday, 8am–8pm (excluding bank holidays), with potential weekend clinics to improve access.

Within Sirona, physiotherapists are designated as ‘MSK Interface Physiotherapist’ or ‘Advanced MSKI Physiotherapist.’ This role refers to an MSKI Physiotherapist, band 7 on the Agenda for Change pay scale.

Main duties of the job

We are seeking an experienced MSKI Physiotherapist to join our dynamic MSK service. You will provide expert assessment and management for patients referred from primary or secondary care, often presenting with complex needs and multiple pathologies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct advanced assessment, differential diagnosis, and care planning.
• Request and interpret diagnostic investigations (e.g., blood tests, imaging, diagnostic injections).
• Deliver injection therapy where appropriate, using current evidence to guide decisions.
• Advise patients on surgical and non-surgical management options across MSK pathways (orthopaedics, neurosurgery, neurology, rheumatology, pain, community services).
• Support patients with persistent pain and chronic conditions, promoting self-management and behaviour change.
• Provide specialist education, mentoring, and support for colleagues across MSK services.
• Contribute to audits, service evaluation, and pathway development to improve patient care.
• Engage with MSKI networks to share evidence and best practice.
• Deputise for the Advanced MSKI Physiotherapist as required.
• This role requires high-level clinical reasoning, evidence-based practice, and a commitment to collaborative, patient-centred care

Working for our organisation

Ever dreamt about a career that sparks excitement and fosters your professional growth? Picture yourself waking up eager to make a real difference in our community, surrounded by teams who value your unique ideas.

We are Sirona care & health – England’s largest provider of Adult’s and Children’s Community Services and we’d love for you to join us in Bristol, North Somerset or South Gloucestershire.

Agenda for Change Salary, full NHS benefits, 27+ days’ annual leave, and participation in the NHS Pension Scheme – just a glimpse of the benefits you’ll receive.

Person specification

Qualifications & Training

• HCPC Registered
• Valid UK Driving Licence
• Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP)
• Completion of relevant Leadership and/ or management training course

Experience

• Experience teaching, supervising and mentoring others
• Highly specialised clinical reasoning skills
• Advanced manual therapy skills
• Evidence of developing knowledge and understanding of evidence-based practice with respect to diagnostic investigations e.g. X-rays, MRI’s, Bloods, Ultrasound
• Clinically competent to assess and manage both peripheral and spinal musculoskeletal patients within scope of practice of the MSKI physiotherapist
• Experience of using technology and software integrated in MSK pathways e.g. electronic triage and records, image referral and review software.
• Knowledge and experience of interpreting radiology and investigation reports in line with patient presenting condition and treatment options, using SDM to inform decision making
• Knowledge and experience in delivering Musculoskeletal Injections

We welcome and encourage all applicants. We are committed to having a workforce that reflects the communities we support and are proactively seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce.

We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong.