An exciting opportunity has arisenfor a Band 5 Physiotherapist to join the MSK Physiotherapy Team.
We offer:
* A high level of clinical support from trained senior staff, First Contact Practitioners and a team of Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioners
* Encouragement to continue professional and personal development with an active in-service programme
* An innovative and forward thinking department
* A friendly and sociable team
* Brand new clinical base, with purpose built treatment rooms and gym facilities
We are looking for:
* An enthusiastic band 5 physiotherapist who is keen to learn and to develop their clinical skills in musculoskeletal outpatients
* Someone who is flexible and a team player
* A driver with access to a vehicle
Interviews scheduled for 25 June 2026.
Main duties of the job
Successful candidates will be responsible for the assessment and treatment of a mixed musculoskeletal caseload as well as participating in rehabilitation classes.
Continued professional and personal development is vital in this development post. The post holder will be part of an active in-service training programme and encouraged to participate in regular CPD activity.
About us
Do you want to be part of an organisation recognised as one of the top community providers to work for in the country, delivering high quality NHS care? (2025 Staff Survey results)
First Community is a staff owned social enterprise rated Good by CQC, which delivers NHS community services across east Surrey and parts of West Sussex. We are looking for individuals who share our values First-rate care, First-rate people, First-rate value.
First Community is a great place to work, everyone has a voice and is supported to develop their career to its full potential. We offer all our staff: NHS terms and conditions, high quality training and development opportunities, flexible working to enable a good work life balance, an inclusive and friendly work environment, NHS pension, flexible retirement options and various employee benefits.
Please talk to us before applying or at interview about the flexibility you need. We may not be able to meet your needs exactly, but we do promise to fully consider your request and meet your needs where possible. Flexible working options may vary depending on the role.
At First Community we welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and candidates with disabilities. All applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments.
Sustainability is integral to First Community achieving the NHS Net Zero target.
Job responsibilities
The post holder is responsible for:
* Delivering high quality clinical work in the musculoskeletal service.
* Assessing and treating own caseload of patients and to maintain own records as an autonomous practitioner.
Person Specification
Skills
* Able to act independently and on own initiative but recognises limitations
* Problem solving/analytical skills
* Articulate and good communication skills
* Self-directed in learning and committed to CPD
* Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate
Qualifications
* HCPC registration
* Member of Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP)
Experience
* Core student placements completed
* MSK experience as a Band 5 physiotherapist
Other
* Motivated and enthusiastic
* Committed to personal and team development
* Ability to work as part of a team
* Sensitive and empathetic manner
* Positive and innovative in attitude
* Reliable
* Able to work unsocial hours
* Ability to travel between sites
Knowledge
* Basic working knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathology
* Basic knowledge of assessment and treatment tools
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.
£32,073 to £39,043 a year+5% HCAS per annum, pro rata
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