Specialist MSK Physiotherapist (Rotational) - Surrey Downs H&C

NHS; Epsom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 49,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading health service provider in Epsom is seeking a strong Physiotherapist to join its Integrated MSK Service. This unique opportunity is ideal for those aspiring to specialise in musculoskeletal care. The role involves assessing and treating MSK patients, participating in a rotational schedule across outpatient settings, and supervising junior staff. Candidates must hold a degree in physiotherapy, HCPC registration, and relevant experience. The position is permanent, part-time, with a salary range of £40,617 to £48,778 per annum pro-rata.

Qualifications

• Experience in NHS as a band 5 in rotational posts required.
• Completion of MSK band 5 rotation or equivalent.
• Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat own specialist caseload of MSK patients.
• Supervise less experienced physiotherapists and students.
• Perform advanced assessments and formulate treatment plans.

Skills

Insight into the NHS

Understanding of MSK role in NHS

Knowledge of musculoskeletal conditions

Knowledge of safeguarding policies

Education

Degree in physiotherapy

HCPC registration

Attendance at relevant postgraduate training

Job description

Job Summary

Surrey Downs Health & Care

The Integrated MSK Service of Surrey Downs Health and Care is a developing and dynamic service boasting a Consultant Physiotherapist, Community Assessment and Triage Service (CATS), First Contact Practitioners (FCPs), Hand Therapy Team and Community MSK Outpatient service.

This is a unique and exciting opportunity for a strong and ambitious physiotherapist with an aspiration to specialise in MSK to take the next step in their career or for an existing specialist MSK physiotherapist to further develop their career.

The Integrated MSK Team of Surrey Downs Health & Care are looking to employ candidates with a variety of experience that would like to specialise in MSK or have already done so.

The Successful candidate would be expected to represent Surrey Downs Health & Care Partnership, liaising directly with local health care contributors from the primary, secondary and tertiary care sectors.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Main Duties of the Job

• To assess and treat own specialist caseload of musculoskeletal patients and maintain associated records as an autonomous practitioner.
• To participate in the band 6 rotational schedule which involves working across Surrey Downs in a range of outpatient settings including GP clinics, outpatient departments and community hospitals and Hand Therapy unit.
• To supervise less experienced physiotherapists and students within this specialty.
• To feedback and receive guidance from band 7 and Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioners (APPs).

About Us

Surrey Downs Health and Care deliver care closer to people's own communities through our Primary Care Networks, Community Hospitals, Specialist Services and our innovative partnership of local NHS organisations.

Surrey Downs Health and Care has a track record of providing person centred care that goes beyond organisational boundaries to do what is best for the individual. This partnership includes:

• The three GP federations GP Health Partners, Dorking Health Care and Surrey Medical Network representing practices that operate in the Surrey Downs area.
• Epsom and St Helier's University Hospitals NHS Trust.
• Surrey Council County.

Historically, there have been boundary lines between the organisations that provide care to people in their homes, in GP surgeries and in hospitals, but we have always been united in our mission to provide great care to the people who need us.

It's on those grounds that the Surrey Downs Health and Care was formed - we want local people to receive the care that they need in the right environment. By bringing together our expertise, we can improve patient care and enable local people to access the right support, care and treatment more easily than ever before.

In bringing this partnership together, we are working to the same set of values that will translate into better care for our residents.

Details

Date posted: 12 December 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: 6

Salary: £40,617 to £48,778 a year Pro Rata Per Annum inc Fringe HCAS

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Part-time

Reference number: 343-SDH&C-7658991

Job location: Epsom General Hospital, Dorking Road, Epsom, KT18 7EG

Clinical Responsibilities

• To perform advanced physiotherapeutic assessment of patients with diverse or complex presentations; use advanced clinical reasoning skills and manual assessment techniques to provide an accurate diagnosis.
• To formulate and deliver an individual physiotherapy treatment programme based on evidence‑based practice, including comprehensive discharge planning.
• To assess patient understanding of treatment proposals and gain valid consent to treatment.
• To use a range of verbal and non‑verbal communication tools to provide information sensitively to patients, doctors and other multidisciplinary team members.
• To evaluate patient progress, reassess and alter treatment programmes as required.
• To manage clinical risk within own patient caseload seeking guidance from band 7s or APPs.
• To work within Surrey Downs Health and Care and CSP clinical guidelines and maintain knowledge of national and local standards.
• To make accurate and complete records and keep monthly statistics in line with CSP and physiotherapy department standards.
• To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of one's own professional and clinical practice.
• To teach, assess and contribute to performance assessment of junior physiotherapists and physiotherapy technicians.
• To contribute to development of patient care by attending relevant meetings and commenting on recommended changes to clinical care or service.

Professional Responsibilities

• To maintain own clinical professional development (CPD) by keeping abreast of new developments and trends.
• To actively participate in in‑service training programmes, including modelling practical sessions.
• To participate in the Surrey Downs Health and Care appraisal scheme and formulate a personal development plan.
• To be responsible for teaching student physiotherapists to graduate level on physiotherapeutic skills and knowledge.
• To participate in data collection and occasionally lead clinical audit within the physiotherapy department or the MDT.
• To maintain and develop current knowledge of evidence‑based practice in each rotation and build specialist knowledge of particular conditions and patient types.

Organisational Responsibilities

• To be responsible for equipment used in carrying out physiotherapy duties and to adhere to departmental policies and guidelines to ensure safe use.
• To share responsibility for departmental tidiness, maintenance and hygiene.
• To utilise IT systems appropriately to improve the efficiency of the service.
• To assist in the supervision and coordination of junior staff and assistants on a daily basis.

General Responsibilities

• To attend statutory and mandatory training in line with Surrey Downs Health and Care.
• To maintain complete confidentiality of all patient and staff information.
• To adhere to all policies and procedures of the physiotherapy department.
• To undertake any other duties or responsibilities commensurate with the grade as requested by supervising physiotherapist or clinical manager.

Health and Safety

• To observe local health and safety arrangements and take reasonable care of self and others impacted by work.
• To assist in the regular monitoring and maintenance of equipment in accordance with health and safety procedures.
• To act immediately on safety notices and hazard warnings.
• To cooperate within Surrey Downs Health and Care to ensure statutory and departmental regulations are adhered to.

Safeguarding of Children and Vulnerable Adults

• All staff must safeguard children and vulnerable adults and promote their welfare.
• Child protection and vulnerable adult safeguarding issues identified must be referred promptly in accordance with policy and procedures.

Equal Opportunities

• The organisation aims to maintain the goodwill and confidence of its staff, service users and the public.
• Employees must carry out duties in accordance with the Equal Opportunities Policy respecting differing backgrounds of colleagues and clients.

Continuous Improvement

• The organisation has adopted a strategy for continuous improvement and expects all staff to play an active role.
• In‑service training and development programmes are provided, including the NVQ.

Registered Health Professional

• All staff members of a professional body must comply with standards of professional practice and conduct, maintain membership and adhere to requirements.

Person Specification

Knowledge (Essential)

• Good insight into the NHS.
• Understanding of band 6 MSK role in NHS.
• Working knowledge of a broad range of musculoskeletal/older people conditions.
• Knowledge and experience of safeguarding policies, practices and procedures.

Knowledge (Desirable)

• Knowledge of wider MDT and interlinking services such as intermediate care, community physiotherapy and social care.
• Experience of band 6 MSK responsibilities.
• Awareness of paediatric MSK conditions.

Qualifications (Essential)

• Degree in physiotherapy.
• HCPC registration.
• Evidence of CPD including attendance at relevant postgraduate training.

Qualifications (Desirable)

• Member of Chartered Society of Physiotherapy.
• Member of relevant special interest group such as MACP, AACP.

Experience (Essential)

• NHS (or equivalent) experience as a band 5 in a broad range of rotational posts.
• Completion of MSK band 5 (or equivalent) rotation.
• Experience of working as part of a physiotherapy and/or multidisciplinary team.

Experience (Desirable)

• Experience of working with complex MSK conditions.
• Experience of supervision of physiotherapy assistants or students.
• Involvement in audit, research and understanding of quality issues.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and therefore requires a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer Details

Employer name: Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Address: Epsom General Hospital, Dorking Road, Epsom, KT18 7EG

Employer's website: https://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/work-for-us