Specialist Physiotherapist MSK

NHS; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is seeking a Specialist Physiotherapist to join their MSK team. You will manage complex physiotherapy interventions and provide high-quality care to patients. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Physiotherapy, HPC Registration, and at least three years of experience in the NHS with a focus on MSK conditions. This role offers a chance to work in a supportive environment with a commitment to exemplary patient care.

Qualifications

• Degree/diploma in Physiotherapy required.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in general physiotherapy in the NHS.
• Evidence of CPD/up to date portfolio demonstrating interest in the MSK field.

Responsibilities

• Manage physiotherapy intervention for a designated caseload with complex needs.
• Provide a high quality physiotherapy service to MSK patients in outpatients.
• Conduct specialist physiotherapy assessment to develop effective treatment plans.

Skills

Physiotherapy

MSK condition management

Clinical governance

Education

Degree/diploma in Physiotherapy

HPC Registration

Injection therapy qualification

Job description

Overview

Specialist Physiotherapist MSK – Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 09 October 2025

An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Physiotherapist to join our friendly and professional MSK team. You will need to be competent working with a wide range of MSK presentations to ensure that our service users all receive the most appropriate, effective and efficient care.

The role will suit a registered Physiotherapist with a proven ability to treat patients referred from both acute and primary care. You will have solid NHS experience and a good understanding of the different roles of MSK in primary care and in the acute hospital. You will be able to deliver kind and evidence-based care to help all our service users be the best they can be. Our service covers a wide geographical area so you will need to be able to drive to clinics.

Main duties of the job

• To manage and undertake physiotherapy intervention to a designated caseload with complex needs, gaining experience through involvement in a specialist clinical area.
• To provide a high quality, effective physiotherapy service to MSK patients in outpatients across the Western Cheshire Joint Therapies MSK service, and professional leadership to junior and assistant physiotherapy staff.
• To provide a specialist physiotherapy assessment of patients with diverse clinical presentation and pathology to determine a clinical diagnosis and provide treatment via therapeutic interventions as indicated and develop effective treatment plans.

About us

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP) provides health and care services for a population of over one million people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care, as well as the provision of three GP surgeries in Cheshire.

We employ around 4,500 staff across 73 sites and have services across Wirral and Cheshire, as well as Trafford, Warrington, Bolton, Halton and Liverpool.

Our aim is to help improve the lives of everyone in our communities, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We are rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission, with a Good rating overall.

As a Disability Confident Employer, Rainbow Badge Scheme member, Veteran Aware organisation and proud holder of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award, CWP is committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible and developing a culture that values differences, and welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.

All new starters will commence in post on one fixed start date each month, in line with our Prepare to Care (P2C) induction programme date. P2C offers up to 3 weeks training to support you to meet the induction / initial training requirements of the role.

Whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your existing skills and experience in a new role, you\'ll find something to suit you at CWP.

Job responsibilities

Please download a copy of the job description (see documents to download section below) for full details of the main responsibilities for this role.

At CWP, our recruitment selection processes are based on both competence (see person specification for details) and values.

CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values in their everyday life and we use a values-based approach in our interviews, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.

Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and think about how these align with your own personal values. The supporting information section in your application should reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated behaviours and you should provide examples from your work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviours.

An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email at: [e-mail] or by calling 01244 393100.

If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?

Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.

The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16 per year applies.

New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.

Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.

Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon!

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Degree/diploma in Physiotherapy
• HPC Registration
• Evidence of CPD/up to date portfolio demonstrating interest in the MSK field and evidence of reflective practice
• Evidence of relevant validated post-graduate courses
• Injection therapy qualification
• Society of Orthopaedic Medicine or MACP course/membership

Knowledge and Experience

• Minimum 3 years\' experience in general physiotherapy in the NHS
• Experience in MSK including short courses, and postgraduate learning
• Good working knowledge of all areas of clinical governance including audit, quality and risk management
• Experience in management of MSK conditions
• Special interest/awareness of MSK conditions and rehabilitation

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.

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust