Specialised Physiotherapist Musculoskeletal Rotation

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust is seeking a Specialised Physiotherapist for a Musculoskeletal Rotation at band 6 level. The candidate should possess a diverse range of experience in musculoskeletal physiotherapy, including both acute and chronic care. Responsibilities include managing a varied caseload, participating in training, and working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. The department offers robust professional development opportunities and operates an extended hours service. Competitive salary between £46,419 to £55,046 per year, inclusive of HCA.

Qualifications

• Broad range of experience as an autonomous practitioner in musculoskeletal physiotherapy.
• Experience in chronic pain management and rehabilitation.
• Ability to present information clearly in both written and oral forms.

Responsibilities

• Manage musculoskeletal caseload involving diverse patient needs.
• Participate in departmental training and professional development.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Good assessment skills

Competent manual therapy techniques

Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate

Clear communication

Understanding of Clinical Governance

Education

HPC registration

Evidence of Continued Professional Development

Membership of Special Interest Group

Job description

Go back Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Specialised Physiotherapist Musculoskeletal Rotation

The closing date is 04 January 2026

Guys and St Thomas' NHS Foundation trust Physiotherapy department is recruiting musculoskeletal physiotherapist at band 6 level and also to our band 6 talent pool.

Being successful to the talent pool means that when another vacancy arises (in the following 6 months after interview) we will contact you and offer you the position.

The musculoskeletal services management team comprises a head of service, 1 clinical lead, 2 deputy clinical leads, 20 clinical specialists and is responsible for a team of over 60 staff. The department offers a well‑developed clinical education programme comprising of internally and externally run courses. Continuing professional development is actively supported. The department has strong links with Kings College London and provides clinicians for both lectures and practical sessions. The department operates an extended hours service including Saturday provision. Band 6 Physiotherapist‑ Musculoskeletal Outpatients: We work in a diverse area within London with close links with the local GPs, we also accept secondary referrals from within the hospitals' specialist services. Our band 6 rotations include gym, hand therapy, fracture clinic, hydrotherapy, spinal, pelvic health and community hubs.

Main duties of the job

You will be working at band 6 level and should have a broad range of band 5 experience (or equivalent) in musculoskeletal physiotherapy and core rotations. You will be managing your musculoskeletal caseload, participating in department training and development opportunities and working as part of a team.

About us

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust is the largest teaching hospital trust in the country, employing over 240 physiotherapy staff. Our main physiotherapy sites are both in central London on the bank of the Thames, within easy walking distance of the West End and the city. We also provide community services in the borough of Lambeth.

Job responsibilities

Please see the job description and person specification for the full list. The responsibilities within each rotation vary however see the description for the roles and responsibilities that are expected for our band 6 staff.

Person Specification

Experience

• Broad range of experience, as an autonomous practitioner, at Band 5 level in acute and chronic respiratory care, acute and chronic rehabilitation and musculoskeletal work and in a range of settings across acute and community locations
• Experience of Chronic pain management and knowledge of different approaches in pain management
• Experience of working as member of a physiotherapy team and of a multidisciplinary team.
• Previous experience at Band 6 level
• Rotational work within the NHS
• Supervision of Band 5, PTA and Student
• Experience of the research process
• Experience of teaching on In-service programmes and to the MDT

Skills/Knowledge/Ability

• Good assessment skills based on a sound clinical reasoning approach including assessment of symptom behaviour, history taking and gathering of physical/objective testing and hypothesis formation
• Competent manual therapy techniques of peripheral and spinal areas and including myofascial, neurological and skeletal systems
• Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate
• Able to present information, written and orally, in a clear and logical manner
• Ability to keep legible and accurate notes in English in the POMR system
• Weekend work and able to provide advice and patient assessment as a lone practitioner in an on‑call situation
• Understanding of Clinical Governance and the implications for physiotherapy services including experience of quality issues and audit
• Understand the legal responsibilities of the profession
• Evidence of participation in research / audit

Qualifications & Education

• HPC registration
• Evidence of Continued Professional Development including attendance at recent postgraduate courses relevant to musculoskeletal practice
• Membership of Special Interest Group

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.

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

£46,419 to £55,046 a year, inclusive of HCA