Rheumatology Specialist Physiotherapist | Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust; Ashton-under-Lyne; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in the UK seeks a Rheumatology Specialist Physiotherapist to provide expert physiotherapy assessment and management for rheumatological conditions. The role involves leading clinics, coordinating MSK team training, and contributing to Trust training development. Key benefits include flexible working, NHS Pension Scheme, and generous annual leave. The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team to improve patient outcomes.

Benefits

Flexible working

27‑33 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Sick pay

NHS Pension Scheme

Free eye tests and health checks

Gym discount

Free bicycle loan scheme

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and more

Responsibilities

• Act as lead clinician for musculoskeletal care of patients.
• Provide specialised assessment and treatment.
• Co-ordinate and evaluate MSK physiotherapy team training.
• Assist in developing Trust training for Rheumatology conditions.
• Deliver FCP clinics.
• Develop professional portfolio of skills.
• Head development of clinical protocols and audits.
• Collaborate with other clinicians and educators.
• Support and train staff using specialist knowledge.

Job description

Rheumatology Specialist Physiotherapist

This post is for 37.5 hours and covers clinics across Tameside and Glossop. It involves providing expert physiotherapy assessment, diagnosis, and management for patients with rheumatological and other musculoskeletal conditions, ensuring evidence‑based care and supporting multidisciplinary team collaboration. You will act as the first point of clinical contact for patients presenting with undifferentiated musculoskeletal conditions in primary care settings.

Responsibilities

• Act as lead clinician in relation to musculoskeletal care of patients and as the main specialised physiotherapy source for advanced advice and assessment for the Rheumatology out‑patient MSK service.
• Provide highly specialised assessment and treatment of patients within the Rheumatology/FCP and MSK service across Tameside and Glossop multiple clinics.
• Plan, co‑ordinate and evaluate the education and training for the MSK/FCP physiotherapy team for Rheumatology skills.
• Contribute to and assist in the development of Trust training for the treatment of Rheumatology conditions in line with patient pathways from the Rheumatology Consultants and First Contact Practitioner Service in primary care.
• Be responsible for delivering FCP clinics.
• Develop and update a professional portfolio of skills including clinical assessment, basic diagnosis, treatments and practical skills to guide training programmes.
• Head the development of clinical protocols, outcome measurements and audits.
• Maintain links between areas of the Rheumatology/ MSK service by collaborating with other clinicians and educators.
• Use highly specialist Rheumatology/MSK physiotherapy knowledge and skills to support and train staff.
• Act in a manner consistent with HCPC Code of Professional Conduct.

Values and Behaviours

• Compassion
• Accountability
• Respect
• Excellence

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children. Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are under‑represented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ & Disabled people.

Benefits

• Flexible working
• 27‑33 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Sick pay
• NHS Pension Scheme
• Free eye tests and health checks
• Gym discount
• Free bicycle loan scheme
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and more

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

This advert closes on Monday 29 Dec 2025.