Senior MSK Physiotherapist – Advanced Practice Leader

Mersey And West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals Nhs Trust; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking an experienced MSK Advanced Clinical Practitioner Physiotherapist to cover maternity leave within the Joint Health Integrated MSK Service. The post holder will lead clinical assessments, deliver patient-centred care, and contribute to service development and education.

You will work within a multi-professional team, demonstrating strong leadership, advanced diagnostic skills, and a commitment to research and quality

Qualifications

• Evidence of MSK advanced practice.
• Experience leading MSK teams and clinics.
• Strong teaching and educational delivery skills.
• Vision for research and service development.

Responsibilities

• Support clinical management of complex MSK patients.
• Lead MDT collaboration and patient care planning.
• Develop unit protocols, guidelines, and practice.
• Provide professional leadership within the team.
• Participate in audits, data collection, and reporting.
• Facilitate education and supervision of staff.

Skills

MSK Advanced Practice

Leadership

Education/Teaching

Clinical assessment

Communication

Education

Master's in Advanced Clinical Practice

Physiotherapist degree

Job description

The Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking an experienced MSK Advanced Clinical Practitioner Physiotherapist to cover maternity leave within the Joint Health Integrated MSK Service. The post holder will lead clinical assessments, deliver patient-centred care, and contribute to service development and education.

You will work within a multi-professional team, demonstrating strong leadership, advanced diagnostic skills, and a commitment to research and quality