NHS MSK Physiotherapy Development Programme

Vita Health Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health services provider in Greater London is seeking a Physiotherapy graduate to join their team. This full-time role offers the chance to develop MSK assessment and treatment skills within a supportive environment. Applicants should possess a Physiotherapy degree and be committed to quality care. Flexible work-life balance and career development opportunities are provided, alongside a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Flexible work-life balance

Comprehensive benefits package

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Commitment to delivering quality care and evidence-based practice.
• High-quality MSK physiotherapy assessments in line with CSP standards.
• HCPC & CSP registration required.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside experienced colleagues in MSK clinics.
• Aim to exceed service user expectations by delivering excellent outcomes.
• Develop clinical and operational understanding with support.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Teamwork

Relationship-building

Education

Physiotherapy degree

Tools

MSK assessment tools

Job description

Job Summary

Are you ready to embark on an incredible full‑time career opportunity with Vita Health Group? Are you a Physiotherapy graduate, looking to develop your MSK assessment and treatment skills within a friendly and established team? If so, this role is perfect for you!

We would love to hear from Physiotherapy graduates who are looking for the first step into MSK practice. We will work with you to develop your clinical skills and confidence through enhanced supervision, extensive CPD and opportunities for career progression. You will have strong communication, relationship‑building and team‑working skills, and be committed to excellence in clinical standards and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside experienced colleagues and fellow Development Physiotherapists in our MSK clinics across Bromley.
• Aim to exceed service user expectations by delivering excellent outcomes and customer service.
• Access regular training and progression opportunities, in line with your own interests.
• Develop your clinical and operational understanding with support from your Team Leader and the wider clinical team.
• Be supported to achieve clinical competencies and service‑based performance indicators.

Eligibility and Requirements

• We can only accept applications from UK residents and cannot offer sponsorship for this role.
• Commitment to delivering quality care and evidence-based practice.
• Carry high‑quality MSK physiotherapy assessments in line with CSP core standards of practice.
• Maintain records in line with Vita Health Group and CSP standards.
• HCPC & CSP registration; Disability Confident.
• All applicants must be legally entitled to accept and perform work in the UK; all positions are subject to a DBS check.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

• We are a Mindful Employer.
• Our status as a Disability Confident Leader committed to ensuring that all candidates are treated fairly throughout the recruitment process.
• All disabled candidates that meet the minimum essential criteria will be considered for interview.
• Our Ethnicity Matters Scheme: all applicants for senior roles (£40,000+) from a minority ethnic group that meet the essential criteria will be considered for interview.
• Our Gender Matters Scheme: all women applicants for senior roles (£60,000+) that meet the essential criteria will be considered for interview.
• Our sign up to the Armed Forces Covenant.
• Our status as a Menopause Friendly Committed employer.
• Our sign up to the Employer with Heart Charter.
• Our commitment to meet the standards outlined in the NHS Equality Delivery System (EDS), Workforce Race Equality Standard (WRES) and Workforce Disability Equality Standard (WDES).
• Treating transgender individuals with dignity and recognising the potential complications that may arise when taking references. We encourage applicants to contact HR at [e-mail] to discuss or amend how we manage reference requests.
• Access to health and wellbeing services for colleagues including Mental Health Advocates and an Employee Assistance Programme.
• An embedded "speaking up" culture facilitated by Freedom to Speak Up Guardians.

About Vita Health Group

Vita Health Group celebrates life. Improving lives physically and mentally drives everything we do. Now part of Spire Healthcare Group plc we have been providing physical and mental health services for over 30 years. We work in partnership with the NHS, are engaged by insurers and some of the UK's largest corporate companies to support their workforce and provide a full range of physiotherapy services to private customers.

To achieve our mission of Making People Better, we recognise the importance of investing in our staff. We are an award‑winning employer recently recognised nationally as "Best Company to Work for" at the Health and Wellbeing Awards 2024. This is also recognised by current employees – our most recent Employee Survey results showed the top 5 reasons to work here:

• Supportive team and management.
• Positive work environment.
• Wellbeing and mental health support.
• Trust and respect.
• Autonomy and flexibility.

Career Development and Benefits

We are keen to progress your skills and enable career development and provide regular Continued Professional Development opportunities including secondments, management training, a mentoring scheme, apprenticeships and regular events and webinars across a range of clinical disciplines.

In addition to a competitive salary, we also offer the opportunity of a flexible work life balance and a comprehensive benefits package, which you can view here: https://www.vitahealthgroup.co.uk/join-us/careers

Contact and Application

Should you wish to discuss any adjustment or assistance you need in the application or interview process please contact [e-mail] and we will facilitate. Please note, all applicants must be legally entitled to accept and perform work in the UK and all positions are subject to a DBS check.