Senior Physiotherapist

NHS; City Of London; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in London seeks a qualified Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist to deliver patient care, supervise staff, and lead audit projects. Candidates should have a postgraduate qualification in physiotherapy, current professional registration, and relevant experience. The role offers a competitive salary and an opportunity to work in a teaching hospital.

Qualifications

• 18 months postgraduate experience with 8 months in MSK outpatient or orthopaedic settings.
• Current HCPC registration (or equivalent).
• Experience supervising junior staff and students.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality musculoskeletal physiotherapy to patients.
• Supervise junior staff and lead audit projects.
• Contribute to educational initiatives and virtual care.

Skills

Expertise in musculoskeletal outpatients

Strong organisational skills

Excellent communication

Ability to work autonomously

Physical resilience

Education

Post-registration physiotherapy qualification

Job description

Job Summary

Are you a physiotherapist keen to work in a first‑class teaching hospital with award‑winning service? Do you want to be part of an environment that focuses on manual and exercise therapy, education of undergraduate and postgraduate students, research, service development and clinical audit? Join us as a B6 Musculoskeletal specialist and become the heart of NEL, empowering people to live their best life while developing innovative services with transparency.

Main duties

• Work within the Barts Health Band 6 musculoskeletal rotation at Whipps Cross Hospital and community sites, alongside Orthopaedic, Rheumatology and Community Pain clinics.
• Supervise a Band 5 physiotherapist and students, providing appraisals, teaching and clinical support in a demanding caseload.
• Support Band 7 line managers; liaise with GP services, lead educational activities and champion musculoskeletal audit.
• Deliver face‑to‑face and virtual appointments, applying evidence‑based musculoskeletal physiotherapy principles with broad experience of peripheral and spinal patients.
• Contribute to project management and audit initiatives and participate in training programmes for staff and external courses.

About Us

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts and a leading provider of health services. We are committed to continuous improvement, patient safety, compassionate care and fostering an inclusive working environment. Our team is driven by the WeCare values and behaviours that guide all our actions.

Details

• Date posted: 20 October 2025
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: 6
• Salary: £44,485 to £52,521 a year (pro‑rata, inc.)
• Contract: Fixed term
• Duration: 12 months
• Working pattern: Full‑time
• Reference number: 259-7446913WXH-A
• Job locations: Whipps Cross University Hospital, London, E11 1NR

Job responsibilities

The role involves providing high‑quality musculoskeletal physiotherapy to patients, supervising junior staff, leading audit projects and contributing to educational initiatives. Specific duties include assessment, treatment, virtual care, supervision, teaching, audit and project management.

Person Specification

Essential experience and qualifications

• 18 months postgraduate experience, 8 months in MSK outpatient or orthopaedic settings
• Post‑registration physiotherapy qualification (Diploma/Degree)
• Current HCPC registration (or equivalent UK professional registration)
• Demonstrated CPD evidence and experience working in multidisciplinary teams
• Experience supervising, appraising and training junior staff and students

Desirable experience

• Audit/research involvement, membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
• Orthopaedic inpatient rotation completed
• Experience in musculoskeletal audit and clinical governance

Key skills

• Expertise in musculoskeletal outpatients, including peripheral and spinal patients
• Strong organisational, prioritisation and risk‑management skills
• Ability to work autonomously and support teams
• Excellent communication, both oral and written, and accurate patient documentation
• Commitment to lifelong learning and professional development
• Understanding of NHS policies, codes of ethics and data‑protection requirements

Additional attributes

• Commitment to nondiscriminatory practice
• Physical resilience to perform moderate‑to‑intense physical effort throughout the working day
• Ability to manage stressful situations and cope with challenging patients and carers

Eligibility and Verification

• Disclosure and Barring Service check (Rehabilitation of Offenders Act)
• Certificate of Sponsorship available for skilled worker visa holders

Employer details

• Employer: Barts Health NHS Trust
• Address: Whipps Cross University Hospital, London, E11 1NR
• Website: https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk