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Senior Musculoskeletal & Rheumatology Physiotherapist/Osteopath
Closing date is 15 June 2026
MUSCULOSKELETAL & RHEUMATOLOGY OUTPATIENT SENIOR ROTATIONAL PHYSIOTHERAPIST or OSTEOPATH
We have an exciting opportunity for a physiotherapist or osteopath which has arisen to join our Out-patient MSK team based at Queens Hospital Burton Site. This is a full-time fixed term position at 37.5 hours per week which ends 31st December 2026. You will work alongside a variety of Physiotherapists, Assistant Practitioners, Occupational Therapists, Clinical Specialists, Advanced Practitioners, a Consultant musculoskeletal Physiotherapist and the wider medical and nursing Orthopaedic & Rheumatology MDT. We are a forward‑thinking; innovative and passionate Therapy team and our vision is embedded in the Trust's PRIDE values.
You must be highly motivated with the drive to deliver high quality patient care. You would need to be able to work flexibly to deliver the service on some evenings and weekends. You should possess Grad Dip. Phys or BSc, BOst, BOstMed, MOst and SRP, relevant postgraduate education and have a broad-based clinical experience at junior or senior level.
You will be expected to demonstrate specialised musculoskeletal assessment skills on a diverse and complex caseload, with a proven ability to provide a working diagnosis and develop an individualised treatment programme. Our service covers secondary care referrals (Orthopaedics, Rheumatology & ED), primary care referrals, post‑operative referrals and staff referrals.
Main duties of the job
You will be part of a 9‑monthly rotation programme, working in the following specialities;
* Women's Health
* ED trainee role
As part of the post a physiotherapist is required to have a commitment to the Respiratory On‑call rota. Competency updates are provided. As an osteopath you will NOT be expected to be part of the Respiratory On‑call rota.
What's in it for you?
* A focus on patient choice, quality of care, a varied caseload
* Clinical leadership & support
* Operational Managerial support
* The opportunity to participate in audit / service development/ research
* The opportunity to teach and promote the health and well‑being of patients and carers
* Service commitment to CPD
* Structured appraisal and clinical supervision
* Administrative and clerical support
* Clinical Educator training & participation
* Learn to teach, supervise & develop other clinical staff
* The opportunity to work with the team to provide Health & Wellbeing for staff across the Trust
Closing date of applications: 15/06/2026
Interview date: 29/06/2026
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Skills
* Established assessment, clinical reasoning & treatment skills
* Effective Communication
* Basic Research or Audit SkillsEvidence of involvement in service development
Experience
* Demonstrate experience of hospital rotations
* Demonstrate experience in MSK OPD or GYM / or GP practice or combined
* Experience of taking undergraduate students
* Experience of supervising / mentoring other band 5 staff
Education, Training & CPD
* Bachelors Degree or Equivalent in Physiotherapy / Osteopathy
* Registration with HCPC / GOSC
* Relevant CPD qualifications to area of speciality
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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