Specialist MSK Physiotherapist

Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust; London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust is seeking a Band 6 Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist to join their team. The ideal candidate will provide high-quality patient care and demonstrate effective physiotherapy practices while upholding professional standards. This permanent, full-time role offers competitive salary and benefits, including flexible working options and training opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Car lease scheme

Annual travel card loan

Training and development support

Qualifications

• Experience in an outpatient department and with a wide range of patient conditions.
• Experience of working within NHS environment.
• Evidence of continuous professional and personal development.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high-level clinical care and patient management.
• Perform comprehensive assessments using evidence-based practices.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Effective physiotherapy manual skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

BSc Degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy

Registration with the Health Professions Council

Job description

Job Summary

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Band 6 physiotherapist looking for the next step in the progression of their career to join the Musculoskeletal Service at Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust as a Band 6 Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist. CLCH is one of the largest community trusts.

The successfully candidate must hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)

Main duties of the job

Be professional and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of your own work including the management of patients in your care.

Ensure a consistently high level of clinical care for the patients under your management and support your peers to do likewise.

Provide an equal and equitable service for all patients, including the harder to reach population groups.

Undertake a comprehensive assessment of patients, using investigative and analytical skills.

Be aware of your professional limitations, seeking support as necessary through supervision, discussion with peers/more senior colleagues and team case discussions.

Use a variety of assessment and treatment techniques appropriate to the patient, in accordance with evidence-based practice, national guidelines and trust and departmental policy (including manual handling and confidentiality).

Demonstrate compassion, empathy and sensitivity whilst providing an appropriate level of care for patients with acute and chronic, complex presentations (which may include victims of torture, mental health patients, etc.).Independently refer to a variety of other health agencies (e.g. other Physiotherapy Specialties, Podiatry, Biomechanics etc.) ensuring seamless care where possible. This may also include joint multi-disciplinary assessment.

About Us

Just as we care about our patients' wellbeing, we care about yours!

We Can Offer You:

• A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
• Car lease scheme *T&C's apply
• Flexible working options
• Annual travel card loan
• Training, support and development in your career
  
  

To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits

Details

Date posted

05 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£42,939 to £50,697 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

824-NORTH-7157789-A

Job locations

Edgware Community Hospital

Burnt Oak Broadway

London

HA8 0AD

Job Description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to Job description and person specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.

Job Description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to Job description and person specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

• BSc Degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy
• Evidence of continuous professional and personal development
• Registration with the Health Professions Council
  
  

Desirable

• Member of a specialist group
• CSP membership
  
  

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in an outpatient department
• Experience of working within NHS environment
• Experience of working with a wide range of patient conditions
• Research project carried out at undergraduate level
  
  

Desirable

• Experience at Band 6 level
  
  

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Effective physiotherapy manual skills to assess and treat patients with neuromusculoskeletal conditions.
• To work at or towards M level standard towards a full Masters qualification
  
  

Desirable

• Knowledge of NICE guidelines and the NSF's
  
  

Key Attributes

Essential

• Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010
  
  

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

• Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010
  
  

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.

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.

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

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Edgware Community Hospital

Burnt Oak Broadway

London

HA8 0AD

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Edgware Community Hospital

Burnt Oak Broadway

London

HA8 0AD

Employer's website

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