Physiotherapist

Bidvane; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension

Agenda for Change terms and conditions

Staff discounts

Wellbeing support access

Job summary

HCRG Care Group is recruiting a Band 5 MSK Physiotherapist to assess and treat musculoskeletal conditions, manage a caseload, and develop rehabilitation plans. The role involves outpatient, community and satellite clinics with a base at Five Rivers Health & Wellbeing Centre and collaboration across Wiltshire.

You will contribute to audits, service improvement and patient-centred care within a multidisciplinary team, with Safer-recruitment checks and HCPC registration required.

Qualifications

• Recognised physiotherapy qualification.
• HCPC registration or eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat a diverse range of musculoskeletal conditions.
• Manage a caseload with regular supervision from experienced clinicians.
• Develop treatment plans and evidence-based rehabilitation programmes.
• Support patients to improve mobility, independence and confidence, including self-management.
• Work across outpatient, community and satellite clinics in Wiltshire in a MDT.
• Contribute to audits, service development and quality improvement projects.

Skills

Musculoskeletal assessment

Rehabilitation planning

Patient education

Communication skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Safeguarding/compassionate care

Education

Physiotherapy degree

Job description

The Band 5 MSK Physiotherapist joins HCRG Care Group's established Physiotherapy Service. The role involves assessing and treating musculoskeletal conditions, managing a caseload and developing evidence-based rehabilitation plans, while contributing to audit and service improvement. Work spans outpatient, community and satellite clinics, with the post based at Five Rivers Health & Wellbeing Centre and collaboration across Wiltshire. A recognised physiotherapy qualification and HCPC registration are required, alongside safer-recruitment criminal-record and vetting checks; the role is 37.5 hours a week.

What the job involves

• Assess and treat a diverse range of musculoskeletal conditions
• Manage a varied caseload, with regular support and supervision from experienced clinicians
• Develop treatment plans and tailored rehabilitation programmes using evidence-based interventions
• Support patients to improve mobility, independence and confidence, including through self-management
• Work across outpatient, community and satellite clinic settings in a multidisciplinary team across Wiltshire
• Contribute to clinical audits, service development and quality improvement projects

Qualifications

• Recognised physiotherapy qualification

Registration & licences

• HCPC registration

Skills & knowledge

• Understanding of musculoskeletal assessment and rehabilitation
• Skills in empowering patients through education and self-management
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Strong organisational and time-management skills
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team
• Commitment to compassionate, patient-centred care

Checks & eligibility

• Safer-recruitment process, including criminal-record disclosure and vetting checks

Other

• Genuine passion for improving patient outcomes
• Commitment to personal and professional development

Nice to have

• Experience supporting patients with complex musculoskeletal conditions
• Interest in community healthcare delivery
• Experience contributing to service development initiatives
• Knowledge of quality improvement methodologies
• Active participation in professional networks or special interest groups

What’s offered

• NHS Pension and full Agenda for Change terms and conditions
• My Reward Hub discounts, cashback and vouchers
• Access to wages as they are earned
• Online and face-to-face mental and physical wellbeing support, including counselling, career coaching and legal, debt and life-management help
• eLearning, bespoke career pathways and continuing professional development
• An open, just culture supported by at least £100,000 in ring-fenced annual innovation funding