Overview
This is an exciting opportunity to work within our MSK Physiotherapy Service in East Berkshire; we are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and innovative candidate to a Band 6 Musculoskeletal Practitioner position. We would encourage applications from physiotherapists and osteopaths with a relevant MSK degree level qualification and registration with the relevant professional body (HCPC orGOsC).
We will also consider a band 5/6 developmental post based on experience; once established competencies have been achieved, the post would convert to Band 6. For those with more experience at band 6 level, there are developmental opportunities in FCP (First Contact Practitioner), MSK Triage, Pain, Advanced Assessment Clinics (AAC) and Management. We will consider part time or full time and we would consider a static post at any of the localities if the Service need requires it.
We offer excellent in-service training, one to one clinical development and regular peer support to all our Band 6 staff; currently we are supporting several staff to complete their MSc. Every member of staff also receives a comprehensive yearly appraisal to assist in their development.
Interview Dates: 23rd/24th October 2025
Responsibilities
* Supervising band 3, 4 and 5 physiotherapists and physio technicians
* Involved in the clinical education of physiotherapy students
* Service development and involvement in the service Quality Improvement drive
* Work in a high level of clinical skill seeing a caseload of MSK referrals mainly consisting of GP referrals
* Caseload will consist of GP referrals, with some from Orthopaedics
Working pattern and service operating hours
This post is open to those looking for full time work. The service operates Monday to Friday between 07:30-18:00 depending on site – there will be a level of flexibility in the hours you work depending on service need.
Work bases
* St Marks Hospital, Maidenhead, SL6 6DU
* Smiths Lane Clinic, Smith’s Lane, Windsor, SL4 5PE
* Upton Hospital, Albert Street, Slough, SL12BJ
* Churchill House, Bracknell, RG12 7F
Funding and development
Funding for external courses is available, as well as the opportunity to attend in-house courses. 100% of staff who applied for training funding, successfully received this in 2021. We have excellent clinical and administrative teams ranging from Bands 2 – 7 and you will also have access to our Clinical Specialists and FCP’s for mentoring and In-Service Training.
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’re committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we’re committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.
Our values and wellbeing
Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:
* Caring for and about you is our top priority
* Committed to providing good quality, safe services
* Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions
Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:
* Flexible working options to support work-life balance
* 27 days’ annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
* Generous NHS pension scheme
* Excellent learning and career development opportunities
* Cycle to Work and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
* Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
* Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
* Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
* Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
* Free parking across Trust sites
The four “must haves” for this role
1. Qualified Physiotherapist with HCPC registration
2. Previous MSK physiotherapy experience at Band 5 level or comparative
3. Sound clinical reasoning and MSK knowledge
4. NHS experience or comparative work
Further information and how to apply
For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification. We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.
We’re committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.
We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please don’t hesitate to call: Kirsty Greetham on 01189495109 or email Kirsty.Greetham@berkshire.nhs.uk who’ll be delighted to help.
Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.
This advert closes on Sunday 12 Oct 2025
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