Senior Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist

NELFT NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; City Of London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is looking for enthusiastic and motivated musculoskeletal physiotherapists to join their team in this part-time Band 7 post. Ideal candidates will have experience as Band 7 MSK physiotherapists or as Band 6 preparing for advancement. Responsibilities include supporting patient care and providing training to junior staff. The environment promotes innovation, teamwork, and professional development.

Benefits

NHS pension

Protected CPD time

Opportunities for service development

Qualifications

• Experience as a Band 6 MSK physiotherapist ready to develop skills.
• Ability to support and supervise other physiotherapists.
• Commitment to providing high quality patient care.

Responsibilities

• Support the Clinical Lead and deliver patient care.
• Provide training and supervision to junior staff.
• Engage in service improvement and innovation.

Skills

Motivation

Teamwork

Patient care

Education

Degree in Physiotherapy

Job description

The successful candidate will work closely with our Clinical Lead, ESP physiotherapists, B7s in our clinics across Havering and Barking and Dagenham, and administration & clerical team to deliver high quality patient care through innovation and service improvement. A key part of this role is providing training, support and supervision to rotational band 5 and 6 physiotherapists, students and exercise therapists. In return we will provide the post holder with training and development opportunities through an established support structure.

Benefits

• Protected CPD time with a diverse In Service Training Programme
• Regular supervision and appraisal
• NHS pension
• Close transport links into London
• Opportunity for service development and audit
• Flexibility working
• Agile working devices
• Friendly and supportive teams
• Staff wellbeing and employee support

Our Values 2025 - 2030

Working with our colleagues, patients and carers we have co‑produced three new values that we aim to embed within our culture here at NELFT.

• We are kind.
• We are respectful.
• We work together with our communities.

Probationary Period

This post will be subject to a probationary period.

Induction

NELFT places great importance on new starters being properly welcomed into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks, including mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process, new starters will also have the opportunity to meet the executive team, senior managers, and attend several drop‑in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing, and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.

High Cost Area Supplement – Outer London

This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (with a minimum of £4,714 to a maximum of £5,941 p.a. pro rata for part time). Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points‑based system.

Use of AI

Please see attached document regarding acceptable use of AI during the recruitment process.

Benefits Snapshot

• A long‑standing and award‑winning approach to equality and diversity with supportive networks for ethnic minority staff, staff with disabilities or long‑term/chronic conditions and LGBT staff.
• A commitment to supporting colleagues to achieve a work‑life balance, through flexible working opportunities and our efforts to support our working parents and carers. This has resulted in us being recognised as a 'Top 10 Family Friendly Employer' from the Working Families Charity.
• Proactive health and wellbeing support, including access to our employee assistance programme, staff psychological support, individual wellbeing conversations and a network of health and wellbeing ambassadors.
• Detailed information about our wellbeing and benefits offer can be found in this link.
• As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that's a job share, part time hours or another flexible pattern.

Armed Forces

We recognise the valuable contribution that the Armed Forces community make to our organisation. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and achieved Gold Award under the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme. We have supportive policies, guaranteed interview schemes for veterans, reservists and military spouses and give additional leave to our Reservists so that they can attend their annual camp.

Role Summary

We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated musculoskeletal physiotherapists to take on enhanced level roles, to support our growing team.

This part time band 7 post would suit either an experienced Band 7 MSK physiotherapist looking to take on a new challenge or an experienced Band 6 MSK physiotherapist ready to develop their clinical, management and leadership skills.

Joining #TeamNELFT

Joining #TeamNELFT means you'll become part of a welcoming and supportive working environment. We're CQC rated Good, and we want you to join us on the journey towards an Outstanding rating. NELFT has sites across North East London, Essex, Kent and Medway. We provide community and mental healthcare services to adults and children within these areas.
The Trust has award winning equality and diversity initiatives and staff health and wellbeing activities. We invest heavily in your development, because when you are valued and supported, we provide the best care to our patients. We are a Level 3 Disability Confident Leader, have been featured in the Working Families Top 10 Employers benchmark for five consecutive years, and we have achieved a Carers UK Level 1 Accreditation. Along with our staff networks and training opportunities, we work hard to embed a just and compassionate culture here at NELFT.

Further Information

Find out more about NELFT careers and what makes our Trust a great place to work, in this video.