Static/Rotational Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a motivated Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist for an outpatient team. The role involves high-quality physiotherapy service provision for musculoskeletal conditions, supervision of junior staff, and requires a minimum of 12 months experience. Candidates will benefit from flexible working options, generous annual leave, career development opportunities, and a supportive environment focused on wellbeing.

Benefits

Flexible working options

27 days annual leave

Generous NHS pension scheme

Excellent learning and career development

'Cycle to Work' scheme

Access to wellbeing tools

Discounts at retailers and restaurants

Free parking at Trust sites

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months postgraduate experience, including MSK rotations.
• Passionate about musculoskeletal outpatient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide a high-quality, responsive outpatient physiotherapy service.
• Supervise and educate junior physiotherapists and assistants.
• Undertake clinical duties autonomously without direct supervision.

Skills

High-quality assessment

Patient empowerment

Caseload management

Education

Postgraduate qualification in Physiotherapy

Job description

Previous candidates from the past 3 months need not apply

Berkshire Healthcare is seeking motivated candidates for the Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist position within the MSK Physiotherapy Outpatient team.

Our service receives a wide variety of referrals from GP surgeries, orthopaedic clinics, the MSK Triage Service, FCPs, and from the Trust’s Specialist Spinal Service (IPASS) / MSK Community Specialist Service (CSS).

Site options and roles will be discussed at interview. A B5 / 6 Development role could also be considered, and we welcome applications for this option.

We have excellent clinical and administrative teams ranging from Bands 3 – 7, with access to Band 7 Clinical Specialist Physiotherapists for supervision and In-Service Training, as well as links with a team of 24 APPs in IPASS and CSS.

The successful candidates will need to be committed to providing high-quality, effective assessment and physiotherapy treatment, promoting self-management and patient empowerment. Candidates should demonstrate a minimum of 12 months postgraduate experience, including MSK rotations, and have a passion for musculoskeletal outpatient care.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Work as a senior physiotherapy practitioner to provide a high-quality, responsive outpatient physiotherapy service for adults and children with musculoskeletal and orthopaedic conditions.
2. Provide high standards of physiotherapy assessment, treatment, and caseload management.
3. Undertake all aspects of clinical duties autonomously, without direct supervision.
4. Supervise and educate junior physiotherapists, physiotherapy assistants, technical instructors, work experience students, and physiotherapy students.

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services provider. Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we are committed to delivering the best care possible across Berkshire. We strive to offer an inclusive and compassionate environment where our staff feel a sense of belonging and are supported to develop.

Our Values at Berkshire Healthcare:

• Caring for and about you is our top priority
• Committed to providing good quality, safe services
• Working together with you to develop innovative solutions

Your wellbeing matters to us. Benefits of working with us include:

• Flexible working options to support work-life balance
• 27 days’ annual leave, increasing with service, with options to buy and sell
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Excellent learning and career development opportunities
• ‘Cycle to Work’ and car leasing schemes, including electric vehicles
• Access to wellbeing tools and services
• Discounts at numerous retailers and restaurants
• Staff networks supporting race, diversity, disabilities, the environment, and armed forces communities
• Generous maternity, paternity, adoption, and special leave
• Free parking at Trust sites

For further details or informal visits, contact:

• Name: Sarah Callaway
• Job Title: MSK Physiotherapy Locality
• Email: [e-mail]
• Telephone: [phone]