Job requirements
Essential
8 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Post registration experience inclusive of at least one post graduate rotation in MSK outpatients and Orthopaedic inpatients
- Experience
Experience in the management of MSK conditions
- Experience
Experience of operational management
- Knowledge and Skills
Specialist skills in the management and assessment of complex MSK conditions
- Knowledge and Skills
Specialist skills in the provision of manual and exercise therapy
- Qualifications and Training
Degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy/ Osteopathy
- Qualifications and Training
HPC registration/ or Equivialant
- Qualifications and Training
Evidence of CPD in the form of a detailed personal portfolio demonstrating postgraduate education/courses in MSK Physiotherapy
Desirable
5 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Experience working in NHS in UK
- Experience
Experience of the performance management of Physiotherapists and students
- Qualifications and Training
Membership of the CSP/Osteopathy
- Qualifications and Training
Working toward MACP membership
- Qualifications and Training
Working towards a recognised relevant Masters Degree in MSK or evidence of working at an equivalent level
Job overview
We are looking to recruit a full-time Specialist Musculoskeletal Therapist to our team. The successful applicants will be enthusiastic and self-motivated with an aspiration to innovate and improve all aspects of care delivery within the Musculoskeletal outpatient physiotherapy service based across two sites at St Heliers Hospitals and Jubilee Health Centre.
You will be keen to participate fully in an innovative model of care and will be passionate about delivering high-quality care to your patients.
You will have excellent communication skills and be happy to work in a multidisciplinary team. Committing to further education is required, and personal development will be encouraged. Clinical supervision is well supported within this service.
Evidence of self-motivation will be sought at the interview. Recent experience of working in a Community-based MSK/OPP service would be an advantage but not essential.
Main duties of the job
To be an active member of a team delivering high-quality Musculoskeletal (MSK) team.
To assist with operational management and strategic development
To further develop personal specialist practice.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification.
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 Specialist Musculoskeletal Therapist with Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust in Carshalton, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Mental health professionals role. The advertised salary is £45953.00 to £54254.00. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 02 Nov 2026.
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