Specialist Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist

NHS; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A community healthcare provider in Barnsley is seeking a highly motivated Physiotherapist with a focus on musculoskeletal conditions. You will work within a dynamic team providing comprehensive treatment and management, including community clinics and GP practices. The role offers flexibility in hours and encourages ongoing professional development. Applicants should hold a BSc in Physiotherapy, have HCPC registration, and possess strong clinical reasoning skills. The position is full-time with a competitive salary range of £38,682 to £46,580 annually.

Benefits

Commitment to professional development

Employee flu vaccination encouragement

Qualifications

• Demonstrable competence across several service areas, including respiratory and neurology.
• Experience in integrated multi-disciplinary team working.
• Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day are essential.

Responsibilities

• Carry out specialist assessment, treatment, and advice to patients with complex presentations.
• Supervise Rotational Physiotherapists and students, offering in-service training.
• Formulate and deliver individual physiotherapy treatment programmes based on evidence-based practice.

Skills

Specialist physiotherapy clinical reasoning

Good communication skills

Ability to work in isolation and as part of a team

Flexibility in working times

Education

BSc in Physiotherapy or equivalent

HCPC Registration

Tools

Specialist physiotherapy equipment

Job description

Job summary

37.5 hours per week

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Physiotherapist who has a special interest in the treatment of musculoskeletal conditions to join our dynamic and forward-thinking Musculoskeletal outpatients service in Barnsley.

You will be part of a specialist team consisting of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapists, Advanced Practitioners, exercise instructor and GPsi offering a comprehensive and integrated patient centred approach to treatment and management of MSK conditions. Assessment and management are supported by a team of expert clinicians who will encourage staff development at every level.

You will have a varied caseload which could include working in community out‑patient clinics, GP practices, hydrotherapy and group sessions, so previous experience in these areas would be advantageous.

At the time of advertising, this role does meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK. We look forward to receiving your application.

Main duties of the job

As a specialist Physiotherapist you will be an integral member of the Musculoskeletal team. You will carry a specialised clinical caseload and undertake specialist assessment, treatment and advice to patients often with complex presentations, working as an autonomous practitioner.

You will also be responsible for supervision of Rotational Physiotherapists, exercise instructor and student Physiotherapists providing in service training to rotational Physiotherapists. Specialist advice to staff, patients and carers.

You will be supported to develop with regular caseload and clinical supervision providing evidence of ongoing CPD and striving to provide a high standard of evidence-based practice.

You will be expected to be flexible around working times which may include evening and weekend working.

All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to have their up‑to‑date flu vaccination to protect staff and patients.

We are aware that an increasing number of applicants are using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job application forms. We strongly discourage this and will conduct a thorough screening process before selecting candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to enhance your application, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application form.

About us

We are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.

Our mission is to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ staff in both clinical and non‑clinical services who work hard to make a difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.

We encourage and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.

Being a foundation Trust means were accountable to our members, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people (including staff) are members of our Trust.

Join us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and help each year.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.

We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.

Details

Reference number: C9378-B2261

Band: Band 6

Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 a year

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working

Job location: Community Musculoskeletal Service, Entrance 2, New Street Health Centre, Upper New Street, Barnsley, S70 1LP

Date posted: 17 December 2025

Job responsibilities

JOB SUMMARY

This job description is an outline of the main duties of the post. The post holder will be required to undertake other duties commensurate with the grade as directed.

The content of this post will be reviewed in consultation with the post holder when necessary and in line with service developments.

KEY RESULT AREAS

1. Job Purpose

To work as an integral member of the Physiotherapy and Clinical Teams within the service.

To carry out a specialised clinical caseload undertaking specialist assessment, treatment and advice to patients often with complex presentations and formulate a clinical diagnosis and physiotherapy treatment plan as an autonomous practitioner.

To be responsible for specialist advice to staff, patients and carers.

2. Job Dimensions

Supervision of students, assistants, and band 5 physiotherapist.

No direct budget responsibility.

3. Core Duties and Responsibilities

CLINICAL

To be professionally and legally responsible for all aspects of own work including the management of patients in your care.

To perform specialist physiotherapeutic assessment and treatment of patients with diverse presentations, multiple pathologies and complex condition, formulating a diagnosis and treatment plan using specialised clinical reasoning skills and manual assessment techniques, within the clients own home, residential or nursing home.

To display specialist problem solving skills to recognise and identify patients requiring further investigations, referring appropriately to other services within and outside the physiotherapy remit. To be aware of and screen for serious pathologies with appropriate management.

To hold responsibility for own caseload, working without direct supervision. Access to advice and support is available from more senior colleagues as required. Clinical work is not routinely evaluated.

To formulate and deliver individual physiotherapy treatment programmes based on a sound knowledge of evidence based practice and treatment options e.g. patient education, exercise programmes, electrotherapy and other alternative options.

To interpret and analyse clinical and non clinical information to form a diagnosis, prognosis and to recommend the best course of intervention, developing comprehensive discharge plans.

To assess patients understanding of treatment proposals, gain valid informed consent and have the capacity to within a legal frame with patients who lack capacity to consent.

To communicate effectively with patient and carers, overcoming barriers to communication and understanding in order to progress rehabilitation and treatment programmes.

To provide planned and spontaneous advice, teaching and instruction of patients, relatives, carers and other health care professionals to promote the understanding of rehabilitation goals and ensure a consistent approach to patient care.

Where necessary to be involved in MDT meetings to ensure the delivery of a co‑ordinated service to patients.

To work as a lone practitioner when working in a community or clinic setting with telephone support if required.

To be responsible for risk assessment of own caseload and working environment and ensure the correct and safe use of all equipment and appliances by patients, and by staff and students through training and supervision of practice.

PROFESSIONAL

To be responsible for maintaining own competency to practice through a variety of CPD activities and maintain a portfolio which reflects personal development.

To maintain and develop up to date specialist knowledge of Evidence Based Practice within a variety of pathologies experienced in area of work.

Undertake measurement and evaluation of specialist treatment and current practice through use of evidence based practice and outcome measures. Recommend change of practice to service manager and to be involved in the implementation of changes to practice and service protocols.

Maintain HCPC registration, Trust, CSP and departmental standards, guidelines and policies ensuring quality of service and monitor own Band 5 and assistants quality of practice.

To induct and provide clinical education, support and training to Band 5 physiotherapist and assistants assessing and evaluating competence as required.

To participate when required in the clinical education of medical professionals in your specialist field of physiotherapy.

To partake in the clinical supervision and education of physiotherapy students, whilst maintaining communication links with the universities.

To participate in the Trusts appraisal system.

Be an active member of the in‑service training programme by attendance at and delivery of training sessions, peer review and external courses where appropriate.

To ensure accurate, legible and comprehensive treatment records are kept in line with CSP and trust standards of practice.

Establish and maintain communication links with other medical specialities in representation of physiotherapy services, to ensure the delivery of a co‑ordinated multi‑disciplinary approach.

To accept responsibility from and delegate to other members of the physiotherapy staff.

To be aware of health and safety aspects of your work and implement any policies deemed necessary to improve safety.

For full details of the role please see the supporting documents attached.

Person Specification

Physical Attributes

• Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).

Qualifications

• BSc in Physiotherapy or equivalent. (Diploma).
• HCPC Registration.

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Specialist level of physiotherapy clinical reasoning, moving and handling, treatment skills and techniques related to the service area.
• Good communications skills verbal, non verbal and written.
• Ability to work in isolation, as part of a team, and on own initiative.
• Good organisational, prioritising, negotiation and delegating skills.
• Ability to teach and supervise.
• Ability to keep appropriate, accurate, legible patient records and data on paper and electronically, and awareness of confidentiality.

Desirable

• Competent IT skills.
• Presentation skills.

Personal Attributes

• Must be able to work effectively to deadlines and time constraints.
• Must be flexible around working times and practices including evening and weekend work where necessary.
• A Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability).

Experience

• Experience of risk assessment/moving and handling issues including the safe and correct use of all specialist equipment.
• Experience of integrated/multi-disciplinary team working.

Training

• Substantial post registration rotational experience with demonstrable competence across several service areas to include respiratory care/medicine, neurology and older peoples service.
• Evidence of continuing learning & development through CPD activities/folder.

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: South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust

Address: Community Musculoskeletal Service, Entrance 2, New Street Health Centre, Upper New Street, Barnsley, S70 1LP

Employer's website: https://www.southwestyorkshire.nhs.uk