Job Summary
Band 7 MSK Physiotherapist
A new opportunity has arisen within the HHFT MSK Out Patient Service for an MSK clinician based on the Winchester site.
Alongside MSK outpatient assessment and treatment, you will also help run caseloads within Winchester's brand new Fracture Clinic and Orthopaedic Outpatient Department alongside orthopaedic consultants and other MDT members.
Predominantly working as a clinical MSK physiotherapist, you will also act as one of the clinical leads for the Winchester team, offering day to day clinical supervision and support. Time will also be given to allow for audit and research based projects aimed at developing and evidencing quality patient care.
We run a service committed to quality improvement, and have a QI Lead and Training & Education Lead employed within our team to help facilitate this.
Please do contact the department if you want to discuss in more detail or would like to look around prior to your application.
Main duties of the job
To take a clinical leadership role in managing the delivery of and participating in the delivery of the MSK service .
To take a clinical leadership role in the advanced assessment and treatment of patients within the specialty, and to maintain records as an autonomous practitioner.
To provide skilled clinical leadership and be responsible for service development, particularly in relation to evidence based practice, and to set and monitor standards of practice, implementing policy and policy changes in own clinical area.
To take a lead role in supervision and teaching of therapists, students and MDT staff with regards to Therapy practice.
To undertake quality improvement projects to further cross site service development and make recommendations to team lead/service lead and representing the department within the Trust in implementation.
About Us
The MSK Therapy Team at HHFT provide Physiotherapy outpatient treatment and rehabilitation, orthopaedic clinic support and FCP services at Winchester, Basingstoke and Alton sites. We strive to work together and encourage all staff to work towards the HHFT core values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Encourage. Our Winchester team, where this post will predominantly be based, has a large team of experienced and skilled MSK staff and a well equipped department, large gym and hydrotherapy pool.
What We Offer:
Management support to continue your learning. MSK benefits from local clinical Team Lead posts on each site as well as having its own MSK Service Manager for the Trust. As part of Therapy Services, we actively support CPD and encourage a learning environment. Career development opportunities span across the Trust and are supported by our Therapy specific Learning and Development Lead.
Details
Date posted
11 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
251-FCSS1311-MSK-A
Job locations
RHCH
Romsey Road
Winchester
SO22 5DG
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working within the full time hours required will be considered.
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working within the full time hours required will be considered.
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.
Person Specification
Essential
Training and qualifications
Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy
HCPC registration
Evidence of Continued Professional Development including reflective practice, in service training and courses attended and clinical governance gained
Desirable
Recognised post-graduate qualification e.g. MSc or equivalent experience
Member of relevant professional body (RCOT/CSP)
QI, audit, research qualification
NHS Leadership qualification
Essential
Experience
Broad range of experience including experience at Band 6 level
Knowledge & experience of a wide range of approaches to patient management, demonstrated by advanced clinical reasoning
Experience of staff supervision and mentorship including employee relations, performance, conduct and training needs
Evidence of key involvement in audit, research and or quality improvement projects
Desirable
Skills and evidence of service development and research through to implementation
Previous experience at band 7 level
Quality improvement and or audit qualifications/training
Occupational health qualification or experience in this field of Physiotherapy.
Essential
Other
Ability to travel between Alton, BNHH (Basingstoke) and RHCH (Winchester) sites as required at short notice.
Hold a current full manual UK driving licence/have access to own car with business insurance
Person Specification
Essential
Ability to travel between Alton, BNHH (Basingstoke) and RHCH (Winchester) sites as required at short notice.
Hold a current full manual UK driving licence/have access to own car with business insurance
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
RHCH
Romsey Road
Winchester
SO22 5DG
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Employer details
Employer name
Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
RHCH
Romsey Road
Winchester
SO22 5DG
Employer's website
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