# Band 7 MSK physiotherapist > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/band-7-msk-physiotherapist/b80091d2-ef4f-4212-bfb1-b3dc926b8aa2 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/band-7-msk-physiotherapist/b80091d2-ef4f-4212-bfb1-b3dc926b8aa2.md ## Summary - **Status:** Archived / closed - **Employer:** Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** London - **Region:** London - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Physiotherapist - **Grade:** Band 7 - **Salary:** £55,524 - £62,652 per annum inclusive of HCAs - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-06-17T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-03T14:51:35.385Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/London/Enfield/Royal_Free_London_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Musculoskeletal_Physiotherapy/Musculoskeletal_Physiotherapy-v7955090 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/7955090?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.royalfree.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### 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 ## Job Details 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. ## Job Description 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. ## 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 ## Documents - [functional requirement (pdf, 396.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10235739) - [description and personal specifications (pdf, 257.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10342800) - [band 7 job description and personal specifications (pdf, 257.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10342801) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.