Specialist Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Greater London seeks a Specialist Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist to assess patients and develop tailored treatment programs. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in Physiotherapy and experience in managing a variety of musculoskeletal conditions. Join a supportive team recognized for staff development and commitment to quality care.

Benefits

In-service training and funded MSc modules

Development programs for career advancement

Qualifications

• Experience managing a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions.
• Knowledge of current professional and NHS issues.
• Adaptability to diverse socioeconomic and multicultural environments.

Responsibilities

• Assess and develop individualized treatment plans for patients.
• Utilize various therapeutic modalities to enhance patient recovery.
• Educate patients about their conditions and treatment options.

Skills

Management of caseload and prioritization under pressure

Effective written and verbal communication skills

Ability to implement appropriate treatment for a range of patients

Education

Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy, HCPC

Job description

Specialist Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist

The closing date is 14 December 2025

We have an opportunity for a musculoskeletal physiotherapist looking to enhance their clinical & non-clinical knowledge & skills to join our innovative musculoskeletal physiotherapy team, who were finalists in the prestigious 2024 HSJ awards.

We have an excellent reputation for developing staff & offer a wide range of learning opportunities, such as:

• In-service training & individualised training such as funded MSc modules. We also support & host weekend courses.
• Band 6 MSK development program

Our work on staff well-being was recognised in the 2023 national PENNA awards where we were finalists.

We offer MSK physiotherapy outpatient rotations at Homerton Hospital, St Leonards, City & Hackney community clinics & Ludwig Guttmann centre (Olympic park).

Homerton's wider MSK teams consist of:

• GP, consultant & self referred outpatient physiotherapy services
• Post orthopaedic surgery rehabilitation, sports medicine, musculoskeletal ultrasonography, shockwave, virtual fracture clinic, non-medical prescribers & persistent pain service
• Close working relationships with radiology, rheumatology, orthopaedics, podiatry & emergency medicine

We ask all applicants to not use AI tools to generate or enhance any part of their application. Applications that appear to rely on AI-generated content may be disadvantaged in our assessment process, as we value hearing each candidate's authentic voice and genuine experience.

Main duties of the job

• Specialist physiotherapy assessment of patients with diverse musculoskeletal presentations, providing a diagnosis and developing and delivering an individualised treatment programme.
• Utilisation of a variety of Physiotherapy therapeutic modalities to enhance strength, flexibility, and functional movement. Alongside educating patients about their condition, treatment options, pain management and self-management strategies.
• Developing individualized treatment plans and rehabilitation programmes tailored to each patient's specific needs and goals and evaluate using appropriate outcome measures.

About us

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.

We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital.

Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.

We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.

Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.

Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s on this page.

The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

• Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy, HCPC

Knowledge

• Knowledge/understanding, MSK knowledge, confidentiality issues, EBP, audit
• Knowledge of current professional and NHS issues, diverse multicultural society

Experience

• Broad general clinical experience & experience managing a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions. Maintaining relevant range of CPD activities
• Experience of working within a diverse socioeconomic/multicultural society & different healthcare environments

Skills/ Abilities

• Able to manage caseload and to prioritise under pressure. MDT working. Ax & implement appropriate Rx for a range of patients
• Able to demonstrate effective written & verbal communication skills, report writing

Trust Values & Other Requirements

• Understanding and demonstration of the Trust Values

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.

Address

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Locomotor service, St Leonards, Nuttall Street