Senior Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist | NELFT NHS Foundation Trust

North East London NHS Foundation Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 5,000 - 6,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in London is seeking a part-time musculoskeletal physiotherapist to join their team. The role offers the opportunity to support clinical leads and junior staff in delivering high-quality patient care. The ideal candidate should have experience in musculoskeletal physiotherapy and a passion for training and development. The position comes with a strong benefits package, including an NHS pension and a supportive working environment.

Benefits

Protected CPD time

NHS pension

Flexibility working

Qualifications

• Experience in musculoskeletal physiotherapy (Band 6 or Band 7)
• Ability to provide training and support to junior staff
• Interest in service development and patient care

Responsibilities

• Support and deliver high-quality patient care
• Provide training and supervision to band 5 and 6 physiotherapists
• Engage in service improvement and innovation

Skills

Enthusiastic and motivated

Clinical management skills

Leadership skills

Patient care

Job description

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.

The successful candidate will work closely with our Clinical Lead, ESP physiotherapists, B7s in our clinics across Havering and Barking and Dagenham, and the 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.

We can offer excellent work-life balance and benefits including:

• 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.

Starting with Us

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).

Detailed Job Description and Main responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at Northeast London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer closely to this when completing your application. We welcome your application even if you do not meet all the criteria listed in the person specification. Any development needs to help you succeed in the role can be discussed at the interview stage.

Certificates of Sponsorship

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

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This advert closes on Wednesday 3 Dec 2025