Specialist Outpatient Physiotherapist

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic Specialist MSK Physiotherapist to join their outpatient team. This full-time role involves working with a diverse patient population and requires strong MSK skills, clinical diagnosis capabilities, and the ability to engage patients in their care. The position offers opportunities for professional development and collaboration with senior clinicians, ensuring a supportive environment for skill enhancement. If you're passionate about making a difference in patient care and are eager to grow within a dedicated team, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Professional Development Opportunities

Support from Senior Clinicians

Flexible Working Arrangements

Qualifications

• Previous NHS Physiotherapy experience required.
• Full UK driving license and access to a vehicle are essential.

Responsibilities

• Specialist assessment and treatment of patients with MSK conditions.
• Develop and modify individualized treatment programs.

Skills

MSK Physiotherapy

Patient Involvement

Clinical Diagnosis

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in Physiotherapy

Tools

HCPC Registration

Job description

Job Title: Specialist MSK Physiotherapist

Previous NHS Physiotherapy Experience is required.

At face-to-face interview, applicants must demonstrate specialist MSK physiotherapy skills and the ability to involve patients in decisions about their care.

We invite dynamic and enthusiastic applicants to join Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Trust in a full-time (37.5 hours) specialist MSK band 6 physiotherapist position.

Our outpatient physiotherapy team sees patients referred from primary care, A&E, and secondary care services across the Calderdale and Huddersfield health economy, with services offered on multiple sites. In Calderdale, we provide the full MSK pathway, including FCP, outpatient physiotherapy, and the MSK Service collaborating closely with orthopaedic services.

We are committed to supporting our specialist physiotherapy team to develop their MSK skills portfolio with protected time and support from experienced senior clinicians. For further details or informal visits, contact:

• Name: Ben Quinlan
• Job Title: Clinical Lead Physiotherapist
• Email: [e-mail]
• Telephone: [phone]

Key Responsibilities:

1. The specialist assessment and treatment of patients with a wide variety of MSK conditions.
2. Determine a clinical diagnosis and develop, deliver, implement, evaluate, and modify individualized treatment programs or provide specialist advice.
3. Ensure appropriate pathways of care and communication via liaison and referral to other agencies as required.
4. Continue to develop specialist skills.
5. Work autonomously within HCPC registration, Trust policies, and professional practice.
6. Maintain accurate and comprehensive up-to-date records.
7. Participate in and deliver education and training to physiotherapists and healthcare professionals, including medical staff.
8. Support the Team Leader and Clinical Lead in the day-to-day running of the Physiotherapy Service.
9. The post involves rotating across locations within the Calderdale and Huddersfield health economy, working in supportive hubs with formal supervision and annual appraisal.
10. The successful applicant must hold a full UK driving license and have access to a vehicle; reasonable adjustments will be considered for disabilities under the Equality Act 2010.
11. Opportunities for continual professional development include mandatory training, in-service training, and other activities.

Interested candidates should contact Sally Robertshaw at [e-mail] or call 01484 728920.