Specialist Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS seeks a qualified musculoskeletal physiotherapist to join an award-winning team in London. The role focuses on delivering specialized patient assessments, developing treatment plans, and providing education on pain management. The opportunity presents excellent professional development with strong support and training programs.

Benefits

In-service training and funded MSc modules

Regular clinical supervision

Compressed working hours

Qualifications

• Broad general clinical experience in managing musculoskeletal conditions.
• Maintenance of relevant CPD activities is essential.
• Experience in diverse socioeconomic and multicultural settings is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Specialist physiotherapy assessments for musculoskeletal presentations.
• Develop individualized treatment plans, leveraging various therapeutic modalities.
• Educate patients on their conditions and self-management strategies.

Skills

MSK knowledge

Confidentiality issues

Evidenced-based practice (EBP)

Effective communication

Education

Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy

HCPC registration

Job description

Job summary

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:

• Regular clinical supervision, plus daily APP & pain service question time
• 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 orthopeadic 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

Please note applications using AI will be at a disadvantage and may be rejected

Main duties of the job

Main duties include:

• Specialist physiotherapy assessment of patients with diverse musculoskeletal presentations, providing a diagnosis and developing and delivering an individualised treatment programme.
• Utilization of a variety of Physio 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.

Details Date posted

05 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£44,806 to £53,134 a year p.a. inc.

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Compressed hours

Reference number

293-EMRS1-0444

Job locations

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Locomotor Service, Nuttall Street

London

N1 5LZ

Job description 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.

Job description 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 Knowledge Essential

• Knowledge/understanding, MSK knowledge, confidentiality issues, EBP, audit

Desirable

• Knowledge of current professional and NHS issues, diverse multicultural society

Experience Essential

• Broad general clinical experience & experience managing a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions. Maintaining relevant range of CPD activities

Desirable

• Experience of working within a diverse socioeconomic/multicultural society & different healthcare enviroments

Skills/ Abilities Essential

• 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

Desirable

• Supervision/appraisal (PTA,St,Physio), presentation skils

Trust Values Essential

• Understanding and demonstration of the Trust Values.

Education / Qualifications Essential

• Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy, HCPC

Desirable

• Relevant post graduate courses/training/CPD

Person Specification Knowledge Essential

• Knowledge/understanding, MSK knowledge, confidentiality issues, EBP, audit

Desirable

• Knowledge of current professional and NHS issues, diverse multicultural society

Experience Essential

• Broad general clinical experience & experience managing a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions. Maintaining relevant range of CPD activities

Desirable

• Experience of working within a diverse socioeconomic/multicultural society & different healthcare enviroments

Skills/ Abilities Essential

• 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

Desirable

• Supervision/appraisal (PTA,St,Physio), presentation skils

Trust Values Essential

• Understanding and demonstration of the Trust Values.

Education / Qualifications Essential

• Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy, HCPC

Desirable

• Relevant post graduate courses/training/CPD

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Locomotor Service, Nuttall Street

London

N1 5LZ

Employer's website

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

Employer details Employer name

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Locomotor Service, Nuttall Street

London

N1 5LZ

Employer's website

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