Static MSK Physiotherapist - North Cotswolds Locality

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust; Bourton-on-the-Water; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free car parking

27 days leave + bank holidays, rising

NHS pension

Flexible, family-friendly working

Job summary

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a passionate MSK Physiotherapist (Band 5) for the North Cotswolds Locality. The role is based at George Moore Community Clinic and North Cotswolds Hospital, Bourton-on-the-Water, 37.5 hours per week, 8am–4pm, on site.

You will join an MSK team, hold HCPC registration, and bring NHS MSK experience to our community-focused service. A driving license is preferred for travel within local sites.

Qualifications

• Physiotherapy degree and HCPC registration required.
• Experience in Musculoskeletal setting, NHS preferred.
• Full clean UK driving license may be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Undertake comprehensive MSK assessments and manage own caseload.
• Develop and implement individualized MSK treatment plans.
• Collaborate with MSK team to deliver high-quality care.

Skills

Good communication skills

MSK physiotherapy

Education

Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy

Job description

Static MSK Physiotherapist - North Cotswolds Locality

Band 5

Main area MSK Physiotherapist Grade Band 5 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (8-4pm) Job ref 327-26-894

Site George Moore Community Clinic and North Cotswolds Hospital Town Bourton-on-the-Water Salary £32,073 - £39,043 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 16/11/2026 23:59 Interview date 09/12/2026

We love what we do and we think you will, too!

At Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust (GHC), we provide joined-up mental health, physical health and learning disability services to people of all ages across Gloucestershire. We run community hospitals and provide care and support in people’s own homes and in a range of other locations across the county .

We are on a mission to enable people to live the best life they can and we have a vision to work together to provide outstanding care . We put people at the heart of our services, focusing on personalised care by asking ‘what matters to you ’.

We’re passionate about making sure that everyone can contribute to achieving our mission and w e are continually working to support healthy and happy high-quality team s in all areas of the Trust .

Our application process aims to understand each candidates knowledge, skills and experience. We have found that candidates that use AI to generate their answers can lack specificity and fail to address key criteria outlined in the job description.

It is really important to personalize your application to convey your individual skills, knowledge, and experiences effectively and for us to understand why you are applying for this role with GHC. We discourage over reliance on AI-generated applications as it will lessen your chances of success in securing an interview with us .

Job overview

We are looking for a passionate and patient-focused MSK Physiotherapistto join our team. If you are looking to develop specialist skills, work with a supportive MSK team, or simply want to be part of a Service that genuinely values its clinicians, we'd love to hear from you.

This is more than just another physiotherapy role. It's an opportunity to help people regain confidence, return to the activities they love, and improve their quality of life every day.

This is a full time post based in the North Cotswolds Locality. The post is split between North Cotswolds Hospital, Moreton-in-Marsh and George Moore Community Clinic, Bourton-on-the-Water

Good local knowledge of the County and the Localities is preferable. A driving license and access to a car is essential for this post.

We are currently looking for physiotherapists with a Physiotherapy degree, HCPC Registration and previous experience in a Musculoskeletal Setting, ideally within an NHS setting.

You will work Monday to Friday and collaborate with the wider MSK Team. Continuing Professional Development is actively encouraged and supported with opportunities to develop further.

Please note we will reserve the right to end the recruitment early for these posts if we receive sufficient applicants.

Main duties of the job

• To undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner to work independently with access to guidance from highly specialised Physiotherapists within Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust.
• To be professionally and legally accountable for a designated patient caseload and to decide priorities for own work area balancing other patient related and professional demands
• To manage clinical risk within own patient caseload.

The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification.

Working for our organisation

We have a skilled and dedicated workforce of over 5000 colleagues working in a diverse range of services over 55 sites and within people’s homes. We strive to enable a welcoming workplace culture that builds and celebrates civility,inclusivityand diversity, while providing a sense of belonging and trust.

Annual staff surveys, regular Pulsesurveysand other engagement opportunities provide our people with lots of opportunity to tell us about their experiences of working with us.In the latest staff survey, 61% of colleagues gave us their views.It was great to hear that:

• 72% of colleagues would recommend the Trust as a place to work, ranking us 1st for Provider Trusts in the South West region on this question.
• 76% would recommend the standard of care provided in our services if a friend or relative needed treatment, also ranking us 1st in the South West region.
• 81% said that care of patients and service users is the Trust’s priority, compared with an average in comparable NHS Trusts in England of 64%.

This high-level overview shows we are in a healthy position, with higher scores than average for comparable organisations, alongside a great response rate, indicating good staff engagement.However, we also know we have plenty of room for improvement in many areas. To that end, we continue to prioritise and invest in our commitment to genuinely becoming a Great Place to Work with consistent top-quartile performance in the annual staff survey and Pulse surveys.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• To undertake the comprehensive assessment and accurate diagnosis of patients, including those with a complex presentation, using investigative, analytical and enhanced clinical reasoning skills
• To formulate individualised clinical management programmes, utilising a wide range of treatment skills and options to plan a specialised programme of care

We provide a Multi-professional preceptorship programme that is aligned to the National Preceptorship Framework for Nursing and have been awarded the Interim quality mark from NHS England. Our programme is provided to all Newly Qualified; Nurses, Nursing Associates, Internationally Educated Practitioners, Allied Health Professionals and Return to Practice Practitioners. In addition to the programme we also offer all preceptees the opportunity of enrolling and completing the level 7 (Masters) 15 credit validated module “Preceptorship for Healthcare” (AP7026).

Newly qualified Social Workers are offered the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment programme (ASYE) which is similar to a preceptorship programme.

To support compliance with UK immigration requirements, all applicants who require a visa to work in the UK must disclose their visa history in full. This includes current and previous sponsors, dates of sponsorship, visa category, and any changes of employment. If you are on a Graduate or Dependant Visa, please disclose the expiry date on your application. Incomplete information may mean we are unable to consider your application.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy
• Registration with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC)

Experience

• To have good working knowledge of MSK Physiotherapy in an NHS setting
• To have post-graduate experience in MSK setting
• Evidence of Musculoskeletal placement or rotations in an NHS Setting

SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE

• To be able to evidence clinical reasoning in the management of non-complex patient presentation
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• Evidence of continuing professional development

PERSONAL SKILLS ABILITIES AND ATTRIBUTES

• Good communication skills both verbal and non-verbal and written
• Can produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options

When joining us, as well as becoming part of a team that makes a difference, we also offer:

• Free car parking at many of our sites
• 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
• A broad range of training and development opportunities, including apprenticeships up to Level 7 qualification.
• A multi-professional preceptorship programme for all Newly Qualified; Nurses, Nursing Associates, Internationally Educated Practitioners, Allied Health Professionals and Return to Practice Practitioners.
• Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when if you work unsocial hours
• Flexible, family friendly and agile working opportunities
• Recognition and long service awards
• Fast Track physiotherapy
• Access to discounts and salary sacrifice schemes; including Cycle to Work, Car scheme and discounts on travel, leisure and retailers.

If you are aged 16-30, you may be eligible for financial and pastoral support from the King’s Trust, with who we are in partnership with to support your first 6 months in role. We will pass on your details to the King’s Trust who will be in touch with you if you are eligible. If you would rather not be contacted, please let us know.

For more information please see the attached 'Additional Information for Applicants' document.

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.

Name Claire Ralph Job title MSK Lead Physiotherapist Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 0300 421 8481 Additional information