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Band 7 MSK physiotherapist

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Location
Salary
£55,524 - £62,652 per annum inclusive of HCAs
Profession
Physiotherapist
Grade
Band 7
Deadline
17 Jun 2026
Contract Type
Permanent
Posted Date
03 Jun 2026
Medical Protection — indemnity for locally employed doctors from £79

Job overview

We are excited to advertise for a Band 7 Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist. In our large MSK team we are looking for a physiotherapist with extensive experience and expertise in managing the range of MSK conditions and in return you will receive support in the form of a well structured supervision programme and access to internal/external training. You will have the opportunity to lead a small team in the department and develop staff. We support undergraduate students on placement throughout the year. Our service provides MSK physiotherapy to the patients of Enfield and the South Hertfordshire area. The successful candidate will be based at Chase Farm Hospital in Enfield and will have the opportunity to work at outreach clinics in this area.

Main duties of the job

To perform comprehensive specialist physiotherapeutic assessment of patients with diverse presentations and complex physical and psychological conditions, to provide a clinical diagnosis and develop and deliver an individualised treatment programme. To contribute to and support the implementation of specific changes to practice or contribute to service protocols with support and guidance from the MSK manager To undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner In line with the rest of the team, to liaise with GPs and Consultants and other professional staff in order to develop and maintain good working relationships To develop and demonstrate specialist skills within the field and support management in an agreed area of musculo-skeletal care.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and personal specifications for the outline of the job and responsibilities

Person specification

Experience

Essential

  • 2 years working as a Band 6 MSK physiotherapist in outpatients.
  • 5 years post grad-clinical experience including experience in the core area
  • Experience of working as part of a team
  • Substantial recent experience of management of Musculoskeletal conditions, including complex and chronic conditions.

Desirable

  • Experience of GP practice based physiotherapy and or lone working.
  • NHS experience
  • Band 7 experience

Other requirements

Essential

  • Ability to meet demands of the post including travel.
  • To demonstrate a strong commitment to patient care

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Excellent communication skills
  • Fluent in written and spoken English including the ability to generate letters and reports of a high calibre
  • Ability to deal with difficult situations involving conflict and/or distressed patients/carers/staff.
  • Reliable, flexible, motivated diplomatic team worker who is able to demonstrate initiative, good time management and organisational skills

Skills and Abilities

Essential

  • Ability to work as an autonomous practitioner
  • Ability to process, manage and communicate complex information
  • The ability to recognise and work with diversity
  • Advanced clinical reasoning and problem-solving skills.
  • Supervision and teaching experience
  • Management of complex pain and chronic conditions
  • Audit and Evaluation skills

Desirable

  • Understanding of how NHS policy and strategy impact on own workload
  • Awareness of current issues/developments pertinent to own profession and field including legal frameworks
  • Awareness of Research and evaluation.

Education and Qualification

Essential

  • HCPC Registration
  • Physiotherapy Degree/Diploma
  • Evidence of relevant CPD

Desirable

  • Member of CSP
  • Relevant training and education

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