Static Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS organization in the UK is looking for a qualified physiotherapist to join its dynamic team at St Woolos Hospital. The successful candidate will be dedicated to providing high-quality patient care, participate in professional development, and be involved in mentoring students. This role offers a competitive salary between £39,263 to £47,280 per annum and opportunities for further training and career development in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Flexible working

Occupational health support

Career development opportunities

Paid mandatory training

Qualifications

• Registered physiotherapist with the Health Professions Council.
• Experience in clinical settings, particularly within musculoskeletal physiotherapy.
• Postgraduate education/training relevant to physiotherapy.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the education and mentoring of students on placement.
• Work closely with colleagues in a team environment to improve service delivery.
• Engage in professional development and training opportunities.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership qualities

Clinical reasoning

Teamwork

Time management

Critical appraisal

Education

Diploma/degree in physiotherapy

Registered with Health Professions Council

Job description

Job Summary

Based in Newport MSK outpatient physiotherapy departments, Royal Gwent Hospital and St Woolos Hospital, we are seeking a dynamic and forward thinking clinician to join our team. You will embrace the Health Board values, have excellent communication skills and a strong team working ethos, as well as the ability to demonstrate leadership qualities. We are searching for physiotherapists with a solid foundation in core Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy clinical skills, who embrace innovation and are committed to utilising shared decision making and following evidence base in their clinical practice.

Main duties of the job

The physiotherapy team at Newport MSK physiotherapy departments are an experienced and supportive team, who will facilitate and encourage your individual development. They are passionate about continuing to improve and develop services for our local population. You will work closely with the Administration team and alongside department colleagues. The ABUHB Physiotherapy Service encourages staff development through local and Health Board wide education including an extensive core and advanced skills training programmes. We also encourage participation in speciality forums, clinical audit, research and clinical supervision and mentoring. We have a structured personal appraisal system with annual reviews underpinned by the Knowledge and Skills Framework. You will be actively involved in assisting in the education and mentoring of rotational staff and physiotherapy students on placement from Cardiff University and the University of South Wales. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About Us

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your speciality or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff. We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work. Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world‑class healthcare service fit for the future.

Details

• Date posted: 12 December 2025
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 6
• Salary: £39,263 to £47,280 a year per annum
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 040-AHP184-1225
• Job locations: St Woolos Hospital, Stow Hill, Newport, NP20 4SZ

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification

Essential

• Diploma/degree in physiotherapy.
• Registered with Health Professions Council.
• Appropriate range of postgraduate education/training.

Other requirements

• The physical ability to perform and cope with all aspects of manual handling as demanded by the job role.
• The ability to adapt to changes in work routine.
• The ability to move between sites within the Health Board as demanded by the job role.

Desirable

• Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification.

Skills and Knowledge

• The ability to discuss the clinical reasoning process in the management of routine and more complex cases.
• The ability to identify and act upon adverse clinical signs.
• Awareness of relevant national clinical guidelines.
• Good communication skills both verbal and written when interacting with members of the team, other professionals, clients and their families.
• The ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Evidence of initiative.
• Good time management.
• Demonstrate the ability to discuss the ethos of clinical governance and its relevance in physiotherapy practice.
• The ability to demonstrate an understanding of the NHS and the challenges facing the physiotherapy service.
• The ability to demonstrate critical appraisal skills.
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development sufficient to meet HPC requirements.

Experience

• Broad range of clinical experience through a comprehensive Band 5 rotation.
• Experience of participating in and delivering in‑service training programmes.
• Varied range of clinical experience within the musculoskeletal speciality.
• Experience of staff supervision.

Education / Qualifications / Training

• Diploma/degree in physiotherapy.
• Registered with Health Professions Council.
• Appropriate range of postgraduate education/training.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here: Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
St Woolos Hospital
Stow Hill
Newport
NP20 4SZ

Website: https://abuhb.nhs.wales/