Specialist Physiotherapist Practitioner (Musculoskeletal Rotation)

Transformation Unit; Bradford; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an enthusiastic Physiotherapist to join our Musculoskeletal rotation at Band 6. The role offers experience across hospital and community MSK settings, with referrals from Orthopaedics, Plastic Surgery, MSK Triage, Rheumatology, Pain, Occupational Health and GPs.

The post provides opportunities for CPD funding, MSc modules, and supervision from Advanced Practice Physiotherapists; regular appraisal and staff development are emphasised.

Qualifications

• Degree in Physiotherapy
• HCPC Registrant
• UK Car Licence
• Understanding of Information Governance
• Understanding of equality and diversity
• Post-graduate CPD experience in MSK services
• NHS experience in physiotherapy

Responsibilities

• Undertake MSK physiotherapy assessments and treatments in hospital and community settings.
• Participate in regular in-service training and CPD funding opportunities.
• Support decision-making and onward referrals with Advanced Practice Physiotherapists.

Skills

Core physiotherapy skills

Good communication

Organisational skills

IT skills

Education

Degree in Physiotherapy

HCPC Registrant

UK Car Licence

Job description

Employer Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Bradford Teaching Hospitals Town Bradford Salary £39,959 - £48,117 per annum (pro rata) Salary period Yearly Closing 25/10/2026 23:59 Interview date 11/11/2026

Specialist Physiotherapist Practitioner (Musculoskeletal Rotation)

NHS AfC: Band 6

Job overview

Closing Date: 25/10/26

Shortlisting to take place after closing date: commencing 16/10/26

Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing 11/11/26

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and aspiring Physiotherapist to join our dynamic and friendly service to gain valuable experience working in a Hospital Foundation Trust.

Most attractive aspect of the Post:

The post will offer the opportunity to work in both hospital and community settings assessing and treating patients with a variety of MSK conditions. We accept referrals from Orthopaedics, Plastics, MSK Triage, Rheumatology, Pain, Occupational health and GPs.

There is opportunity for staff to gain experience in a wide variety of MSK settings and specialities including: Hands, Shoulders & Elbow, Rheumatology, Spinal and Lower Limb (Gym). Opportunities do arise for staff to become static in some rotations.

Summary of most important Experience/Skills/Qualifications required:

• Physiotherapy Degree and HCPC registration.
• Good post graduate experience in MSK and experience of working in the NHS.
• Post graduate CPD and experience of working in Musculoskeletal services.

Main duties of the job

All Staff have access to regular in-service training and further opportunity for learning if offered through access to CPD funding. You will have the opportunity to undertake MSc modules /M level courses. Additional training and support is available through First Contact Physiotherapists working in most of our clinical areas. Our team of Advanced Practice Physiotherapists are available for clinical questions to support decision making and onward referrals.

All staff take part in the appraisals programme.

The Trust has a reputation for being at the forefront of NHS modernisation. It considers the welfare and development of its staff to be of paramount importance and all staff will have access to well-being time and CPD funding. Additional there is access to a wide variety of personal development courses offered internally through the trusts Thrive Network. There are Staff gymnasiums on both hospital sites.

Working for our organisation

At Bradford Teaching Hospitals we’re passionate about providing outstanding care for the people of the Bradford district and communities across the North of England. We’re keen to meet people interested in sharing our passion and helping us continue to deliver the highest quality of care to our patients.

We’re a renowned teaching hospital trust at the forefront of research, education and development, with a state-of-the-art simulation and skills training centre on site.

In short, we can help you lift your career to the next level. We’ve received huge investment to improve patient care which means we have truly world-class facilities including a brand-new neonatal suite, state-of-the-art intensive care unit, a newly refurbished A&E department, new children’s unit and a welcoming, modern atrium and reception area for staff and visitors.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached for the job description document for this post for further details in regards to the main responsibilities of the role.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Degree in Physiotherapy
• HCPC Registrant
• UK Car Licence Holder

Knowledge

• Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
• Understanding of equality and diversity
• Attendance of external Post-graduate courses

Skills

• Competent in core areas of physiotherapy practice
• Good communication and organisational skills including time management
• IT Skills

Experience

• Significant post graduate experience in the NHS as Physiotherapist
• Broad Clinical Experience at Physiotherapy practitioner grade
• Experience of assessing and treating a broad range of MSK conditions
• Experience of supervising Student Physiotherapists

Values

• We are one team

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.