Musculoskeletal Rotational Physiotherapist

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Job summary

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Musculoskeletal Rotational Physiotherapist for a part-time, fixed-term post in Bristol. You will rotate across multiple MSK specialties, manage your own caseload, and work alongside a multidisciplinary outpatient team.

The role is Band 6 with HCPC registration and a commitment to continuing professional development within the Adult Therapies Service. This fixed-term post supports flexible working and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Diploma / Degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent.
• Health and Care Professions Council registered.
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development relevant to speciality.
• Involvement in Relevant Special Clinical Interest Groups.

Responsibilities

• Rotate across a variety of musculoskeletal specialties.
• Autonomously manage own caseload within a team.
• Mentor band 5 colleagues, therapy technicians and students.
• Engage in service development and continued professional development.

Skills

HCPC registration

Physiotherapy

Clinical reasoning

Education

Degree in Physiotherapy

HCPC registered

CPD relevant to MSK

Special Clinical Interest Groups

Job description

Main area Musculoskeletal Outpatients Grade NHS AfC: Band 6 Contract 9 months (FTC/Secondment - 0.5 WTE fixed term contract, 9 months) Hours Part time - 18.75 hours per week Job ref 387-D&T0751-JJ-A

Employer Bristol NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Bristol Royal Infirmiry Town Bristol Salary £39,959 - £48,117 per annum, pro rata for part time roles Salary period Yearly Closing 29/10/2026 23:59

Musculoskeletal Rotational Physiotherapist

NHS AfC: Band 6

North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT) and University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) have merged as of 1 st July 2026 to become Bristol NHS Foundation Trust. This will create an exciting future that brings together the best of both organisations. As a single, strong and sustainable organisation, we will not only be able to deliver better outcomes for our patients and fairer care for our population, but it will also provide greater opportunities for our people. Bristol NHS Foundation Trust recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance. When applying, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate flexible working, so your work life fits around your home life.

We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust.

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Job overview

Are you a Physiotherapist with HCPC registration, looking to specialise in musculoskeletal physiotherapy ? Or perhaps you’re looking for a change in scenery as a senior Physiotherapist ?

Join our large and inspirational Adult Therapies Service a t Bristol NHS Foundation Trust as a musculoskeletal rotational Physiotherapist in Bristol , working alongside other physiotherapists, occupational therapists and therapy technicians.

Main duties of the job

Within this role, you will rotate across a variety of specialities , includ ing :

• Trauma and Orthopaedics
• Aquatic Physiotherapy
• Pain management services
• Fracture clinic
• Gym rehabilitation
• Pelvic health
• Hand rehabilitation
• Haemophilia
• Occupational health

Successful applicants will, autonomous ly manage their own caseload , w ork ing closely with other outpatient team members and mentor band 5 colleagues, therapy technicians and undergraduate students .

During your rotation, you’ll be building relationships with new teams with unique benefits such as:

• S upport by highly skilled and experienced band 7s and 8a’s
• Supportive, integrated team working
• Robust in-service training programme
• Re search opportunities
• Protected , regular c linical supervision and annual development review s
• Service development and QI projects
• Support for appropriate external training courses.

We encourage you to get in touch with the Musculoskeletal Therapy outpatient Pathway Lead – Ellie Gardner , for an informal chat on 0117 342 2201 or email [e-mail]

Working for our organisation

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations, operating from three main sites at Southmead, Bristol city centre and Weston.

With an annual turnover of £2.3 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer.

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust values all people as individuals. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached document for a full Job Description and Person Specification - B6 Rotational Physiotherapist 0.5WTE, fixed term contract.

Person specification

Education and qualifications

• Diploma / Degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent
• Health and Care Professions Council registered
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development relevant to speciality
• Involvement in Relevant Special Clinical Interest Groups

Skills and Abilities

• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to plan, prioritise and delegate
• Excellent organisational skills

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure
• Ability to travel between sites
• Ability to effectively perform patient assessments and interventions, including manual therapy and therapeutic handling

Skills and abilities

• Knowledge of clinical Governance and its application to Physiotherapy
• Ability to cope in a stressful environment undertaking moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day and carry out concurrent activities
• Competent Information Technology skills
• Ability to effect and manage change
• Leadership Skills

Skills and Abilities

• Experience of supervision of other staff e.g. assistants/technical instructors/students

Knowledge and Experience

• Demonstrates a breadth of experience across core areas at band 5 (or equivalent)
• Experience of working as part of a Physiotherapy team and/or multidisciplinary team
• Evidence of previous experience and participation in audit

Knowledge and Experience

• Contributing to clinical education of less experienced staff, students or assistants
• Experience of assessing and treating musculoskeletal conditions
• Clinical Supervision of students and assistant staff
• Experience or knowledge of working in a community setting
• Previous experience at Band 6
• Demonstrates a commitment to own professional development
• Committed to team working

We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.

IMPORTANT:

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Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job.

As a guide interviews should usually take place within 3 weeks of the closing date.

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Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

• As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.
• The Trust is committed to investing in and caring for all our staff. We will support you in maintaining and improving your health and wellbeing, as well as your career development through management and training support - developing exceptional people for exceptional careers.
• BFT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.
• To comply with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 all applicants must be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard which will be assessed at Interview.
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