Physiotherapist | West London NHS Trust

West London Mental Health Trust; Isleworth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A diverse healthcare provider in the UK seeks a band 6 MSK physiotherapist. This role includes developing clinical skills, carrying a varied caseload, and contributing to patient care within a multidisciplinary team. The ideal candidate should have excellent communication and leadership skills, with responsibilities focusing on conducting assessments and establishing treatment goals. Opportunities for professional development are provided through in-house programs. This position plays a vital role in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• You must possess strong interpersonal skills and leadership capabilities.
• Experience in managing a varied caseload of musculoskeletal complaints is essential.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and evaluate effectiveness of interventions/treatments using outcome measures.
• Plan and lead patient group sessions as clinically relevant.
• Contribute to effective discharge planning.

Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Strong leadership skills

Good organisational skills

Ability to prioritise and make sound decisions

Job description

Role Overview

As a band 6 MSK physiotherapist you will have the opportunity to continue developing your clinical skills for practice. Participation in our in‑house development program will also equip you with skills and attributes essential to the rest of your career. You will be fully integrated into a larger team with a focus on delivering high quality care at the right time and place.

Responsibilities

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Strong leadership skills. Good organisational skills: able to plan own work but also work effectively within a team. Ability to prioritise and make sound decisions, sometimes under pressure.
• You will carry a varied caseload of musculoskeletal complaints with a view to utilise all treatment and care options as appropriate, with the support of a named supervisor.
• To carry out effective and appropriate assessments using knowledge and skills combined with clinical reasoning and also to contribute towards accurate diagnosis.
• Work with patients to identify and agree treatment goals delivering patient‑centred care based on assessment outcomes, which demonstrate a good knowledge of the complex interaction of risk, safety, patient choice, shared decision making, independence, areas of conflict and eligibility for the services.
• Use communication, reasoning and negotiation skills to establish a working partnership with patients, families and carers identifying barriers to communication.
• Plan and lead patient group sessions as clinically relevant.
• Address all risk areas associated with individual patient’s ability to function.
• Contribute to effective discharge planning.
• Monitor and evaluate effectiveness of interventions/treatments using outcome measures.
• Represent the Physiotherapy Service within the multidisciplinary team and participate in relevant team/network meetings, clinics and to contribute to the discussion and planning of patient care.
• Work with assistants and technical instructors regarding clinical caseloads and provide necessary support on clinical issues.

About the Trust

West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.

Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ 4,500 staff, of whom 56% are BME. Our turnover for 2023‑24 is £426m.

The Trust is rated as ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as ‘Outstanding’.

The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.

The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached.

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

This advert closes on Tuesday 30 Dec 2025