Physiotherapist - MSK/Rheumatology

North Bristol NHS Trust; Bristol; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A NHS Trust in the UK is seeking a skilled post holder for a fixed-term role in rheumatology and musculoskeletal care. The position, based mainly at Southmead Hospital, involves managing a diverse patient caseload, providing therapeutic care, and mentoring team members. The successful candidate will work a 4-day pattern, including one weekend day every four weeks, emphasizing patient-centered solutions and education. This is a valuable opportunity for those looking to contribute to high-quality healthcare in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing patients with long-term conditions.
• Ability to provide therapeutic care and education on conditions.
• Skills in mentoring and facilitating student supervision.

Responsibilities

• Manage patients in both rheumatology and musculoskeletal departments.
• Conduct assessments and treatment for musculoskeletal conditions.
• Participate in education and exercise groups.

Job description

Rheumatology

The post holder will have the experience and skills to manage patients with a long‑term condition, providing therapeutic care as well as education on specific conditions. They will be able to offer self‑management strategies appropriate for inflammatory conditions such as spondyloarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, bone diseases such as osteoporosis, connective tissue disorders and long‑term musculoskeletal problems such as hypermobility syndrome.

There will be the opportunity to assess newly diagnosed patients, run education and exercise groups, take part in axial spondyloarthritis yearly review clinics and manage patients within hydrotherapy.

MSK

Working within the MSK team you would be able to assess and treat a variety of musculoskeletal conditions referred from general practice, A&E, musculoskeletal interface services as well as post‑operative pathways.

You would have the opportunity to mentor members of the team in Band 5 roles and below, facilitate student supervision and take part in delivery of IST.

Whilst your role will be predominantly based at Southmead Hospital you may be asked to work off site, for example at Cossham Hospital, a North Bristol Trust community site.

Patients have the opportunity to be managed through 1:1 physiotherapy, exercise and education classes such as Escape Pain and Back Pain management, gym therapy with highly skilled physio technicians as well as hydrotherapy in our on‑site pool.

Role Overview

The successful post holder will be part of a dynamic, experienced team providing a high standard of clinical care to patients attending the musculoskeletal and rheumatology outpatients and hydrotherapy department. The team comprises registered clinicians and support staff and works alongside rheumatology therapies and the wider highly skilled outpatient physiotherapy team, including hydrotherapy, hand therapy, pelvic health, cancer therapy, neurological and vestibular services.

Job Details

The role will involve a 50:50 split between rheumatology and MSK. It is a fixed‑term post until 31 October. Working a 4‑day pattern in outpatients, the post will also involve weekend work on the trauma and orthopaedic wards as part of your contracted hours; one weekend day, alternating Saturday and Sunday every four weeks.

Applicants that were previously unsuccessful for the same post advertised in October/November need not apply.

EEO Statement

North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti‑discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all under‑represented groups.