York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Specialist Physiotherapist- MSK Rotation
The closing date is 21 May 2026
Are you an experienced Band 5 or current Band 6 Physiotherapist with an interest in developing and furthering skills in the Musculoskeletal specialty? If so this could be the role for you!
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated individual to work within the existing team on the MSK rotation in York Teaching Hospital. Rotations include MSK Outpatients, Rheumatology, Pain Management and Orthopaedic Inpatients.
The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the high standard of care provided for our patients as well as supporting student and peer education. There will also be an expectation the candidate contributes towards the Orthopaedic weekend service.
We are looking for a dynamic, forward‑thinking practitioner with the desire to develop and improve services. You must have relevant clinical experience, excellent communication and organisational skills.
We look forward to receiving your application!
Clinical Areas of Work to include: MSK, chronic pain management and rheumatology, outpatient orthopaedics, inpatient orthopaedics.
Main duties of the job
* To undertake the specialist physiotherapy assessment and management of a designated group of patients within the specialty of musculoskeletal orthopaedic outpatients & inpatients.
* To provide support, specialist advice and training to more junior members of staff and students. To act as a resource within the department and Trust providing specialist information and advice regarding patients within the speciality of orthopaedics.
* To be responsible for a defined area of service working without direct supervision, Clinical work is not routinely evaluated, however clinical work will be evaluated in line with Trust and service objectives. Access and advice is available from senior professional colleagues if required.
About us
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
* Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
* 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
* A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager at interview stage.
* A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
* Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
* NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
* An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
* Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance through a of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Job responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks – including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks – to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
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Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
* Degree in Physiotherapy
* HCPC Registered Physiotherapist
* Evidence of post graduate training within specialist area (MSK)
* Evidence of theoretical learning relevant to role (MSK)
* Evidence of post graduate qualification or accreditation within specialist area (MSK)
Experience and Knowledge
* Experience in a relevant junior role, including the management of a range of conditions, with evidence of additional knowledge acquired through formal and informal training and supervision.
* Experience in delivering clinical treatment within specialist area
* Experience of working in a client-driven/NHS environment
* Developed / Specialist clinical skills within relevant area
Values
* Demonstrates Trust values
Skills & Abilities
* Organised, prioritise my own workload and take responsibility for delivering results within agreed timescales with changing priorities, pressures and with frequent interruptions
* Ability to communicate complex information effectively, clearly, and accurately in plain simple language, both verbally and in writing
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.
York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum/pro rata
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