Specialist Physiotherapist – (Non-rotational in MSK)

Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A premiership health trust in Greater London is seeking a Specialist Physiotherapist for a Band 6 role focusing on musculoskeletal conditions. The position emphasizes advanced assessments and patient-focused treatment plans. The ideal candidate should have at least 3 years of post-graduate experience, including a year in MSK outpatients, and foster teamwork in a dynamic setting. Opportunities for leadership and service development are available in this supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' post-graduate experience, with at least 1 year in MSK outpatients.
• Experience working with patients with complex needs.
• Experience in NHS.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced physiotherapeutic assessments of diverse and complex conditions.
• Supervise, educate and assess the performance of rotational staff and students.
• Lead on the implementation of changes to practice.

Skills

Excellent clinical reasoning skills

Good organisational skills

Good communication skills

Education

Registered with HPC

Member of CSP

Evidence of CPD maintained portfolio

Job description

Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust

Specialist Physiotherapist – (Non-rotational in MSK)

The closing date is 06 January 2026

We have a 12 month Fixed Term Contract Band 6 Physiotherapy role available.

We are looking for an experienced and proactive physiotherapist wishing to work in a tertiary musculoskeletal environment, assessing and treating patients with spinal and lower limb presentations. Our innovative and dynamic team includes clinical specialists and advanced physiotherapy practitioners. We place emphasis on ensuring appropriate support for our team in providing a robust induction to familiarise new staff with complex presentations specific to the tertiary caseload. We have an established education programme for all members of the team; offering dedicated time for in‑service training, supervision with senior members of the team, drop‑in sessions with clinical specialists and complex case discussions.

Our team is passionate about continuous development and dedicated to our AHP and trust strategy. This role would include opportunities to enhance leadership skills and contribute to service development.

This is an ideal opportunity for physiotherapist who:

• Have 3 years' post graduate experience with at least 1 years in MSK outpatients
• Excellent clinical reasoning skills
• Good organisational and communication skills
• Enjoys a challenging and complex caseload
• Will benefit from being part of a supportive and dynamic team
• Passionate about MDT working

Main duties of the job

To perform advanced physiotherapeutic assessment of patients with diverse and complex conditions, to provide a physiotherapy diagnosis and to develop and deliver a patient focused treatment programme.

To be responsible for own caseload working without direct supervision. All aspects of clinical duties will be undertaken as an autonomous practitioner. Supervision takes the form of regular formal training and clinical reasoning sessions, problem case sessions and peer review. Access to advice and support from senior colleagues is available if required.

To supervise, educate and assess the performance of more rotational staff and physiotherapy students. To take a lead on the unit in the absence of lead clinician.

To undertake evidence based audit and research projects to further own and teams clinical practice within each rotation. To make recommendations to the clinical lead/manager for changes to practice by team. To lead on the implementation of specific changes to practice.

About us

The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital is committed to the personal and professional development of its staff. If you are experienced or interested and feel ready for this challenge then we would love to hear from you.

Job responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification document for main responsibilities and requirements of the role.

If shortlisted candidates are expected to attend a Face to Face interview at Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Stanmore.

Person Specification

Communication & Relationship Skills

• Good written and spoken English.
• Well‑reasoned account of career intentions at RNOH
• Able to present information, written and orally, in a clear, concise and logical manner to appropriate audience.
• Able to demonstrate empathy, motivate and persuade patients who have a range of physical, psychological and language barriers to understanding.
• Well‑reasoned account of career intentions in MSK
• Able to communicate with patients to facilitate group based sessions encouraging behaviour change.

Knowledge, Training & Experience

• Registered with HPC.
• Experience in NHS.
• Evidence of CPD maintained portfolio including attendance at recent post graduate courses relevant to this post.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience as a band 5 in a broad range of rotations.
• Experience working with patients with complex needs.
• Up to date knowledge of professional practice and new research.
• Experience of teaching and supervising less experienced staff or students.
• Member of relevant special interest group.
• Experience with staff appraisal.
• Experience in NHS.
• 12 months in non‑rotational specialty.
• Member of CSP.

Analytical & Judgment Skills

• Demonstrates sound clinical reasoning, applying theory to practice.
• Understands legal responsibilities of profession.
• Can demonstrate a biopsychosocial reasoning approach to complex rehab and chronic pain example.

Planning & Organisational Skills

• Ability to organise and prioritise.
• Ability to self‑motivate and motivate others.
• Can take a flexible approach.

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.

Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust

£44,485 to £52,521 a yearPer Annum Including HCAS