Specialist Physiotherapist MSK
The closing date is 19 June 2026.
An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Physiotherapist to join our friendly and professional MSK team. You will need to be competent working with a wide range of MSK presentations to ensure that our service users all receive the most appropriate, effective and efficient care.
The role will suit a registered Physiotherapist with a proven ability to treat patients referred from both acute and primary care. You will have solid NHS experience and a good understanding of the different roles of MSK in primary care and in the acute hospital. You will be able to deliver kind and evidence-based care to help all our service users be the best they can be. Our service covers a wide geographical area so you will need to be able to drive to clinics.
Job Responsibilities
* Manage and undertake physiotherapy intervention to a designated caseload with complex needs, gaining experience through involvement in a specialist clinical area.
* Provide a high‑quality, effective physiotherapy service to MSK patients in outpatients across the Western Cheshire Joint Therapies MSK service, and provide professional leadership to junior and assistant physiotherapy staff.
* Provide a specialist physiotherapy assessment of patients with diverse clinical presentation and pathology to determine a clinical diagnosis and provide treatment via therapeutic interventions as indicated and develop effective treatment plans.
Qualifications
* Degree/diploma in Physiotherapy
* HCPC Registration
* Evidence of CPD/up‑to‑date portfolio demonstrating interest in the MSK field and evidence of reflective practice
* Evidence of relevant validated post‑graduate courses
* Injection therapy qualification
* Society of Orthopaedic Medicine or MACP course/membership
Knowledge and Experience
* Minimum 3 years' experience in general physiotherapy in the NHS
* Good working knowledge of all areas of clinical governance including audit, quality and risk management
* Experience in MSK including short courses, and postgraduate learning
* Experience in management of MSK conditions
* Special interest/awareness of MSK conditions and rehabilitation
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a Disclosure to the DBS to check for any previous convictions.
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