North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Specialist MSK Physiotherapist (West) *Internal Applicants*
The closing date is 08 May 2026
INTERNAL ONLY TO NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST (NCIC) EMPLOYEES ONLY
This role is within the Integrated Musculoskeletal (IMSK) team in West Cumbria and is a fixed term, temporary position to cover a maternity leave.
We are a large MSK department which covers the Western edge of the Lake District. Our service is spread among acute hospitals, community hospitals, GP surgeries and health centres offering wide and varied opportunities to gain skills in the MSK field. We have highly skilled physiotherapists working in each of these areas who will support you to achieve high standards of professional development and clinical excellence in your practice.
The MSK position provides you with the opportunity to work within a well‑developed and supportive department offering a robust appraisal, preceptorship, clinical and management supervision. There are no requirements for weekend working or Orthopaedic cover.
You will need to be committed to working autonomously providing evidence based assessment, treatment and rehabilitation. You will manage a caseload where patients are referred from both Primary and Secondary care and include those from the wider MSK Pathway (including our First Contact Physiotherapists and Orthopaedic triage services). We support the education of physiotherapy students from the local Universities and the development of rotational staff through our service which we anticipate you will be part of.
Main duties of the job
This role is a static position within the Integrated MSK service with the main duties of the role being that of assessing and managing patients using evidence based practice and clinical reasoning; supporting the wider service with training of rotational team members and students and being proactive in own and service development.
Continuing professional development is encouraged and we provide a robust in‑service training programme which we anticipate you will be actively a part of. This has continued throughout the pandemic and incorporates the whole MSK team from across Cumbria. We work collaboratively with the East team and Advanced Practise Physiotherapists & Podiatrists who provide mentoring, teaching and training sessions.
We would anticipate that you will have significant experience of working within the MSK field with clear evidence of relevant postgraduate training, exceptional organisational and leadership skills. An ability to work and travel across sites throughout West Cumbria is also essential.
We use a blended approach to patient centred care with face to face, telephone and virtual consultations all offered.
Benefits
* 27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
* NHS Discounts
* Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
* Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work‑related problems
Person Specification
Experience
* Evidence of Continuing Professional Development / Lifelong Learning Activities
* Evidence of contribution to clinical education of less experienced staff
* Specific MSK experience
* Comprehensive postgraduate junior experience and rotations
* Experience of using electronic patient records (EPR)
* Involvement in any CSP special interest group
* Evidence of previous telehealth experience
* Evidence of participating or leading patient classes (exercise or educational)
Qualifications
* CSP recognised Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy
* HCPC registered
* Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy or evidence of Professional Liability Insurance
* Evidence of attendance at relevant postgraduate courses
Knowledge
* Good Knowledge of Evidence Based Clinical Practice
* Evidence of Continuing Professional Development/Lifelong Learning
* Understands the legal responsibilities of the profession
* Understanding of clinical governance and its implications for services
* Knowledge and involvement in audit, research and critical appraisal
* Knowledge of quality issues and CQC
* Ability to work as part of a team
* Ability to organise workload of self and others
* Ability to organise prioritise and delegate
* Ability to motivate self and others
* Ability to work independently
* Relevant practical physiotherapy skills
* Good organisational and time management skills
* Evidence of post‑graduate MSK Courses
* Evidence of post graduate teaching in a hospital or educational setting
Personal Circumstances
* Ability to work as a team member
* Organised
* Flexible
* Motivated
* Friendly and approachable
* Reliable
Other Requirements
* Take an active part in training for personal and professional development
* Willing to actively take part in training of others
* Knowledge and experience of student supervision
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum pro rata
We are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.
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