Job summary
Specialist Physiotherapist MSK Band 6
We have a full time band 6 vacancy at the Princess of Wales Hospital in Ely.
We are looking for a clinician who has excellent interpersonal and communication skills, likes working in a team and wants to provide the best they can to their patients. You will receive regular mentorship and clinical supervision to ensure that you maximise your personal potential within our team.
The applicant should have substantial post graduate experience in musculoskeletal outpatients.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any point after 3 November 2025 if a high number of applications are received.
Main duties of the job
* To assist in the management of the day-to-day clinical and administrative services of the team to ensure that a proficient and effective service is provided to all patients.
* To undertake advanced assessment and treatment of patients with musculoskeletal problems that may have complex and/or chronic presentation and to determine clinical diagnosis and physiotherapy treatment indicated, and to maintain records as an autonomous practitioner.
* To undertake clinical duties in a number of ways which may include face to face consultations, virtual consultations and group settings.
* Specialist assessment and treatment of patients as part of the multidisciplinary team, working towards maintaining a high standard of service in designated areas, independently responsible for own caseload and area of responsibility. Responsible for managing, prioritising and delegating this clinical caseload.
About us
Rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission, we provide high quality innovative services across much of the east of England that enable people to receive care closer to home and live healthier lives.
There is one reason our services are outstanding – our staff – who, for the seventh year running, are rated highly in the national staff survey. If you share our passion for innovative and high-quality care delivery, please submit your application and join us on our journey as a leading-edge specialist community provider. All are welcome to apply and our promise to you is a culture which prioritises staff engagement and development.
Details
Date posted: 27 October 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum, pro-rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number: 448-AMB-7572248
Job locations: Dynamic Health - Cambridge and Ely; Princess of Wales Hospital, Lynne Road, Ely, Ely, PE29 6NT
Job responsibilities
To be professionally and legally accountable and responsible for all aspects of own work, including the management of patients in your care. To ensure high standards of clinical care for patients and support more junior members of staff to do likewise. At all times post-holder will work within CSP and CCS guidelines.
Evaluate and prioritise the referrals received based on clinical need and communication with the referring party. In complex cases this may be in conjunction with a Band 7 staff member.
To undertake the comprehensive assessment of patients, including those with a complex and multiple presentation, using investigative and analytical skills, and to formulate individualised management and treatment plans using clinical reasoning and utilising a wide range of treatment skills and options to formulate a specialised programme of care.
To interpret and analyse clinical and non-clinical facts to form accurate diagnosis and prognoses in a wide range of complex conditions and to recommend the best course of intervention, developing comprehensive discharge plans where appropriate.
To demonstrate highly developed dexterity, co-ordination and palpatory senses for assessment and manual treatment of patients.
To accept clinical responsibility for a caseload of patients and to organise this effectively and efficiently with regard to clinical priorities and use of time.
To treat patients in group settings of up to 15 patients. To be responsible for assessing suitability of patients for group treatment and ongoing monitoring of individuals within the group.
To actively participate in working groups, clinical governance sessions and to contribute to the development of policy changes within musculoskeletal care that will impact on all service users.
To provide spontaneous and planned advice, teaching and instruction and training to relatives, carers and other professionals, to promote understanding of the aims of physiotherapy and to ensure a consistent approach to patient care.
To co-ordinate and ensure effective delivery of physiotherapy services in GP clinics/surgeries if required by the business manager.
To maintain accurate, comprehensive and up to date documentation in line with legal and departmental requirements.
Qualifications & Experience
Essential
* HCPC Registration
* Physiotherapy degree
Desirable
* Evidence of post graduate courses and CPD
* Supervisory skills
* Previous NHS experience
* Knowledge of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy
* Expert knowledge
* Presentation skills
* Reflective Practice
Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service 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, the UK Visas and Immigration website.
UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
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