
Job requirements
Essential
8 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Skills/ Abilities
Ability to demonstrate knowledge of limitations of own clinical practice and identify appropriate solutions
- Skills/ Abilities
Ability to demonstrate skills in assessment and treatment of patients in line with current practise and research
- Skills/ Abilities
Understand clinical governance and its implications for service delivery and demonstrate evidence of its application ie audit
- Skills/ Abilities
Ability to communicate complex and sensitive information (verbal, non-verbal and written) in an accurate, clear and logical manner
- Experience/ Knowledge
To have broad clinical experience during Band 5 rotations including MSK
- Education/ Qualifications
Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy
- Education/ Qualifications
H.C.P.C. Registration
- Education/ Qualifications
Evidence of CPD
Desirable
3 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Skills/ Abilities
Supervision of other staff i.e. assistants and technical instructors
- Experience/ Knowledge
Some experience of working with patients within a hand therapy setting.
- Education/ Qualifications
Post graduate clinical training
Job overview
Candidates who have applied for this vacancy recently and were unsuccessful in their application should not reapply at this time.
We have an opportunity for dynamic and enthusiastic Band 6 Physiotherapists to join our outpatient musculoskeletal service. We can offer the successful candidates experience in our single point access service triaging musculoskeletal referrals for our 3 boroughs. Working alongside senior staff in virtual fracture clinic. In addition to gaining expertise within our highly experienced and supportive musculoskeletal team. There may also be an opportunity to work with our highly experienced hand therapy team.
You will need core orthopaedic, manual therapy and exercise therapy skills and an ability to adopt a bio- psychosocial approach to patient management. Experience of working in a musculoskeletal outpatient clinic setting that provides physiotherapy for GP and orthopaedic services is essential.
All new staff appointed to posts at the Trust will be subject to a 6-month probationary period. This will give new staff members an opportunity to become familiar with the culture and working environment of the Trust.
Please note that interviews will be conducted in person only. Virtual interviews cannot be accommodated for this recruitment process.
Main duties of the job
To provide a high standard of physiotherapy service, facilitating and maximising patient potential within the service boundaries
To fulfil a teaching and supervisory role with peers, Junior staff and Students on placement
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role. Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application.
Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.
All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.
Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process, assistance with completion of the application form or if you require any adjustments (for applicants with a disability) please contact Pubudu Chandrasekera, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 5110. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for Band 6 Physiotherapist Musculoskeletal with Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust in Romford, England. It is listed as a Physiotherapist role. The advertised salary is £45953.00 to £54254.00. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 17 Sep 2026.
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