Senior Physiotherapist (Outpatients)

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a dynamic physiotherapist to join a leading NHS Trust’s MSK outpatient physiotherapy team. The role involves advanced assessments, individual treatment plans, and managing a diverse caseload across multiple locations. Successful candidates will benefit from career development opportunities within a supportive health community.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable broad range of post graduate experience including MSK and Acute respiratory care.
• Experience teaching and supervising less experienced staff.
• Demonstrated contribution to clinical education.

Responsibilities

• Advance physiotherapeutic assessment of MSK outpatients.
• Manage own caseload autonomously.
• Educate and supervise physiotherapy students and junior staff.

Skills

MSK assessment

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Effective communication

Supervision of students

Education

BSc Hons Physiotherapy

HCPC registration

Job description

Job Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a demonstrably experienced, dynamic & enthusiastic physiotherapist to join our highly regarded musculoskeletal (MSK) outpatient physiotherapy team. This post is also suitable for a Band 5 transitioning to Band 6 on completion of training & competency to deliver MSK out-patient services within UHP NHS Trust. The physiotherapy MSK outpatient service for Plymouth & South Hams (Kingsbridge and Tavistock) is hosted by the acute trust but provides the service at various locations across the city. This post will rotate through all these clinical environments and include, MSK both at Derriford hospital & peripheral sites (Cumberland, Plympton, Plymstock & Ivybridge), womens health, spinal follow up, rheumatology, hydrotherapy, hands, fracture clinic, lumbar spine & pain management.

The successful candidate will join this well-established service to support, deliver, develop and promote this service for the local Health Community. University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust is committed to providing both quality care to the local population and supporting our staff. You will be given opportunities to develop both your clinical and managerial skills, through CPD, staff supervision, mentoring and in-service training.

***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification***

Main duties of the job

To perform advanced physiotherapeutic assessment of MSK / outpatients with diverse presentations and complex physical and psychological conditions, to provide a clinical diagnosis and develop and deliver an individualised treatment programme.

To hold responsibility for own case load and be responsible for the management of MSK / outpatient clinical and administrative services, working without direct supervision. Supervision takes the form of regular formal training and clinical reasoning sessions, peer review, case conferences. Access to advice and support from senior physiotherapists is available if required, clinical work is not routinely evaluated.

To undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner.

Supervise, educate and assess the performance of physiotherapy students and more junior staff; this would be to a graduate standard and involve working with universities to ensure the standard of practice and teaching meets the standards set by the degree level qualification.

About Us

We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.

Details

Date posted

10 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year Per Annum Pro Rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

216-LD-C7093629

Job locations

Derriford Hospital plus peripheral UHP clinics

Derriford Road

PLYMOUTH

PL6 8DH

Job Description

Job responsibilities

See the attached job description for the role, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description.

Job Description

Job responsibilities

See the attached job description for the role, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description.

Person Specification

Knowledge and experience

Essential

• Demonstrable broad range of post graduate experience including: MSK (Orthopaedic & Outpatient) / Acute respiratory care and Neurology competencies.
• Demonstrable experience of teaching
• Proven evidence of contribution to clinical education / supervision of less experienced staff, students or assistants
• Demonstrable experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Proven evidence of relevant CPD
• Proven awareness of current NHS and Health issues related to Outpatient Physiotherapy
  
  

Desirable

• Demonstrable Senior MSK Physiotherapy experience
• Clinical Educator course
• Demonstrable experience within acute large medical organisation environment
  
  

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree (BSc Hons Physiotherapy) or equivalent.
• HCPC registration
• Attendance at additional relevant professional courses
  
  

Desirable

• MSc in relevant to the area
• Leadership qualification
  
  

Aptitude and Abilities

Essential

• Demonstrates effective and adaptable communication skills including written and verbal
• Ability to prioritise workload.
  
  

Desirable

• Demonstrable experience of deputising for senior
• Proven evidence of Service Improvement
  
  

Person Specification

Knowledge and experience

Essential

• Demonstrates effective and adaptable communication skills including written and verbal
• Ability to prioritise workload.
  
  

Desirable

• Demonstrable experience of deputising for senior
• Proven evidence of Service Improvement
  
  

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Address

Derriford Hospital plus peripheral UHP clinics

Derriford Road

PLYMOUTH

PL6 8DH

Employer's website

https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Address

Derriford Hospital plus peripheral UHP clinics

Derriford Road

PLYMOUTH

PL6 8DH

Employer's website

https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)