Senior MSK Physiotherapist - Ascenti Physio

Ascenti Physio; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed annual pay review

Structured learning and development

Protected learning time

Clinical and operational support

Opportunities to develop into expert//

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Ascenti Physio, part of the Cortera Health Group, is seeking a Senior MSK Physiotherapist to manage a varied 100% MSK caseload with autonomy and ongoing professional development. You will assess, diagnose and treat patients, taking ownership from initial assessment through rehabilitation and discharge, while benefiting from clinical mentor support and a broad clinical community.

You will have the opportunity to work full-time, part-time, flexible or condensed patterns as available, with access

Qualifications

• Strong MSK assessment, clinical reasoning and rehabilitation skills.
• A recognised qualification in Physiotherapy.
• Current HCPC registration.
• Three or more years of post-qualification clinical experience.
• The ability to communicate complex clinical information clearly and build confidence with patients.
• Commitment to evidence-informed practice and continued professional development.
• The confidence to work independently while recognising professional limitations.

Responsibilities

• Independently assessing and treating patients with a broad range of musculoskeletal conditions.
• Applying strong clinical reasoning to varied and more complex presentations.
• Developing individual, evidence-informed treatment and rehabilitation plans.
• Communicating clinical findings clearly and involving patients in decisions about their care.
• Recognising red flags, clinical risk and presentations requiring escalation or onward referral.
• Supporting patients through progressive rehabilitation towards meaningful functional goals.
• Maintaining clear, accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Managing your caseload effectively while delivering a consistently positive patient experience.
• Working collaboratively with clinical and operational colleagues across Ascenti.
• Continuing to develop your clinical expertise through learning, reflection and feedback.

Skills

MSK assessment

Clinical reasoning

Autonomous practice

Communication with patients

Rehabilitation skills

Professional development

Education

Physiotherapy degree

HCPC registration

Three+ years post-qualification clinical experience

Job description

Clinic based | Newcastle and Sunderland | Full-time

Salary £32,000 - £34,000

Take your MSK expertise further, with the autonomy to practise and the support to keep progressing.

At Ascenti Physio, part of the Cortera Health Group, we help people get back to moving, working and living with greater confidence. As one of the UK’s leading independent providers of musculoskeletal physiotherapy, we support patients through a wide range of healthcare, insurance and employer pathways.

As a Senior MSK Physiotherapist, you will bring your clinical experience to a varied 100% MSK caseload, working autonomously while continuing to develop your expertise and explore where you want your career to go next.

If you are an experienced MSK clinician looking for greater autonomy, continued professional development and access to career opportunities beyond a traditional clinic pathway, this could be your next step.

The role

As a Senior MSK Physiotherapist, you will assess, diagnose and treat patients presenting with a broad range of musculoskeletal conditions, using your experience and clinical reasoning to manage cases safely and effectively.

You will take ownership of your caseload from initial assessment through to rehabilitation and discharge, adapting your approach to the individual needs, goals and circumstances of each patient.

You will have the autonomy expected of an experienced clinician while remaining connected to a wider clinical community, with support from your Area Manager, Physiotherapy Development Lead and Clinical Mentor when required.

Our digital systems and dedicated customer support teams also help manage patient queries and administration, allowing you to focus more of your time on clinical care.

What your working week will look like

You will spend the majority of your working week managing a varied MSK caseload in clinic, including patients accessing services through different referral and funding pathways.

Your appointments will include initial assessments, follow-up consultations and progressive rehabilitation, alongside clinical documentation and ongoing professional development.

As a Senior MSK Physiotherapist, you will be trusted to manage your caseload with a high degree of autonomy, making appropriate clinical decisions, recognising risk and knowing when onward referral or additional input is required.

Depending on the opportunity available, we may also be able to explore full-time, part-time, flexible or condensed working patterns.

What you will be doing

• Independently assessing and treating patients with a broad range of musculoskeletal conditions
• Applying strong clinical reasoning to varied and more complex presentations
• Developing individual, evidence-informed treatment and rehabilitation plans
• Communicating clinical findings clearly and involving patients in decisions about their care
• Recognising red flags, clinical risk and presentations requiring escalation or onward referral
• Supporting patients through progressive rehabilitation towards meaningful functional goals
• Maintaining clear, accurate and timely clinical documentation
• Managing your caseload effectively while delivering a consistently positive patient experience
• Working collaboratively with clinical and operational colleagues across Ascenti
• Continuing to develop your clinical expertise through learning, reflection and feedback

Who we are looking for

We are looking for an experienced Physiotherapist with a strong background in musculoskeletal practice and the confidence to work autonomously in clinic.

You will need:

• A recognised qualification in Physiotherapy
• Current HCPC registration
• Three or more years of post-qualification clinical experience
• Strong MSK assessment, clinical reasoning and rehabilitation skills
• A sound understanding of clinical safety, red flags and appropriate onward referral
• The ability to communicate complex clinical information clearly and build confidence with patients
• A strong understanding of consent, dignity and shared decision-making
• The confidence to work independently while recognising your professional limitations
• A commitment to evidence-informed practice, reflection and continued professional development

Training and career development

Reaching Senior MSK Physiotherapist does not mean your development stops.

You will continue to have access to structured learning and development, protected learning time and support from experienced clinicians to deepen your MSK expertise and develop in the areas that matter to you.

As your career develops, you may have opportunities to explore different clinical pathways, including virtual or hybrid services, specialist areas and advanced practice opportunities.

For those interested in moving beyond a purely clinical pathway, Ascenti also offers opportunities to develop towards clinical leadership, management and wider roles across Ascenti and the Cortera Health Group.

Salary and benefits

• Salary £32,000 - £34,000
• Guaranteed annual pay review
• Structured learning and development
• Protected learning time
• Clinical and operational support
• Opportunities to develop into specialist, advanced or leadership pathways
• Vitality at Work membership
• Employee discounts and rewards
• Digital systems and dedicated administrative support
• Access to a broad and varied MSK caseload

You can find out more about working at Ascenti and our benefits on the Ascenti careers website.

Ready for your next step?

You have already built significant clinical experience. Your next role should give you the autonomy to use it, the environment to keep developing it and the opportunity to decide where it takes you next.

At Ascenti, you can continue building your MSK expertise while exploring a wider range of clinical and career opportunities as your ambitions develop.

If you are looking for greater autonomy, continued development and a role where your experience can make a real difference to patients, we would love to hear from you.

We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process and welcome applications from all backgrounds, including people with disabilities. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let our Talent Team know.

Where operationally possible, we are happy to discuss full-time, part-time, flexible and condensed working arrangements.

Apply today and take the next step in your MSK physiotherapy career.