Overview
This role is a real opportunity for a highly motivated individual to develop their musculoskeletal skills as part of an established MSK service. A dynamic individual would contribute to the MSK Physiotherapy departments across Herefordshire, managing an adult caseload of MSK patients across acute and chronic conditions in both primary and secondary care. The successful candidate will work as part of a committed and progressive MSK team including specialist physiotherapists, advanced practice and FCP colleagues.
Responsibilities
This role will have a demanding clinical caseload of adult MSK patients. The successful candidate will provide a high-quality service, demonstrating advanced clinical reasoning for patients with diverse and complex presentations. The role also involves participation in local and national research and audit, and identifying and initiating improvements across the wider MSK service. Through training and development, the role will support continued professional development of the candidate, colleagues and the wider service.
About us
Wye Valley NHS Trust is a member of an NHS Foundation Group with South Warwickshire NHS FT, the George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust and Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust. Located on the border with Wales in the shadow of the Black Mountains, we provide acute and community services across Herefordshire and into parts of Powys, and run Hereford County Hospital and the community hospitals in Bromyard, Leominster and Ross-on-Wye. We are a progressive and forward-looking trust with ambitious plans to improve quality and integrate patient pathways through close collaboration with partners to deliver high-quality care. More than 3,500 people work for the Trust and it is regarded as a great place to work, blending the busyness of a DGH with a rural, unspoilt county. We offer a good work-life balance and support staff development.
Our values - Care, Accountability, Respect and Excellence - are at the heart of all we do. We believe in providing the right care in the right place at the right time, all the time.
Details
Date posted: 11 September 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 a year pa, pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 229-IC-7428967
Job locations: Wye Valley NHS Trust, Hereford County Hospital Physiotherapy Department, Stonebow Road, Hereford, HR1 2ER
Job description
Please see the job description and person specification for detailed description of main duties and responsibilities.
Qualifications & Skills
Education & Qualifications
* Professional Qualification to degree level or equivalent in Physiotherapy
* HCPC registered
* Evidence of relevant and up to date postgraduate training within MSK Physiotherapy
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
* Specialist knowledge of relevant patient conditions and therapy interventions
* Evidence of MSK physiotherapy skills and ongoing CPD
* Experience of multi-disciplinary communication, assessments and record keeping
* Computer skills including clinical noting
* Able to make clinical decisions and problem solve without direct supervision
Experience
* Significant NHS experience including at least 12 months within MSK physiotherapy
* Experience of supervising and supporting students/physiotherapy staff
Other
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a Disclosure to the DBS will be required. Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer details
Employer: Wye Valley NHS Trust
Address: Wye Valley NHS Trust, Hereford County Hospital Physiotherapy Department, Stonebow Road, Hereford, HR1 2ER
Employer's website: https://www.wyevalley.nhs.uk/
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