Band 8A - Advanced MSK Physiotherapist
(Minimum 6 months NHS experience is mandatory)
Contract: Start ASAP
Location: Leatherhead, England
Rate: £30.00 - £32.60/hr PAYE (DE)
The Client:
A respected NHS healthcare provider delivering high-quality community and specialist services across Surrey. Leatherhead Hospital is home to a range of outpatient and diagnostic services and is supported by a skilled multidisciplinary team committed to integrated, patient-centred care. The trust is known for its progressive musculoskeletal services and focus on collaborative treatment planning.
The Role:
They are seeking a highly skilled Advanced MSK Physiotherapy Practitioner to join the established MSK team. This role is ideal for a clinician with previous experience in an interface service such as CATS, who is confident in managing complex musculoskeletal presentations with a high degree of autonomy.
Key Responsibilities:
* Independently assess and manage complex MSK cases
* Request and interpret diagnostic tests including imaging and blood work (IRMER trained)
* Present and discuss cases at multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings
* Identify red flags and appropriately escalate patients to secondary care pathways
* Apply knowledge of secondary care referral pathways and POLCE criteria
* Optional: Administer joint injections where trained and competent
Requirements:
* Qualified Physiotherapist with extensive MSK experience
* Prior experience in an interface MSK service such as CATS is highly desirable
* IRMER trained with competency in interpreting diagnostics
* Demonstrates advanced clinical reasoning and autonomous practice
* Excellent communication and teamworking skills, with confidence in MDT environments
* Understanding of referral criteria and escalation protocols to secondary care
How to Apply:
Please send your updated CV to or contact us at 020 3839 8302 for further information quoting Job Reference: AA/10069/PT8A