Specialist MSK Physiotherapist
The closing date is 11 May 2026.
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated Band 6 Specialist Physiotherapist to join our well‑established, innovative and friendly Musculoskeletal (MSK) Outpatient Team at Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This is a fantastic opportunity for staff who have completed their Band 5 rotations or who are looking to expand their existing clinical knowledge within MSK.
You will be required to hold a valid HCPC registration, be able to evidence skills as a clinician working with patients with a range of musculoskeletal conditions and have a clear desire to expand your knowledge & skills with a capacity for autonomous clinical decision‑making and problem solving. We are looking for a team player who is a good communicator and who is open, honest and compassionate. You will need to be able to work flexibly, develop effective professional working relationships, and contribute to service development and improvements.
Support and guidance will be provided from a team of friendly, experienced Advanced Physiotherapists, Advanced Practice Physiotherapists and Clinical Champions. There is an excellent MSK IST programme and regular clinical supervision provided as well as career progression opportunities through a robust MSK Development and Competency Framework.
Main duties of the job
* Provide MSK assessment, diagnose and manage a variety of MSK conditions through clear and logical clinical reasoning.
* Provide MSK assessments & treatments in a variety of settings (1:1, group and virtual).
* Support the development of Band 5 physiotherapists, unregistered staff and undergraduate physiotherapy students.
* Work closely with other teams and agencies – involvement in addressing a range of support issues across MSK and pain conditions.
* Support service development and delivery of local and Trust‑wide projects.
* Participate in the MSK IST programme and regular clinical supervision.
* Ensure effective outcomes of person‑centred care followed up with monitoring and evaluation.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* BSc in Physiotherapy
* Professional registration (HCPC)
Training
* Evidence of undertaking post‑registration training, professionally recognised courses and/or development in MSK physiotherapy
Work Experience
* Relevant experience (minimum of 18 months in the UK) to the role, including assessment and management of MSK conditions
* Ability to manage time and caseload effectively
* Experience working in a multidisciplinary team
* Experience of mentoring, supervising and training junior colleagues
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.
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