# MSK Physiotherapist > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/msk-physiotherapist/8b79849a-49ec-4aa7-8246-91e6346acdfc - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/msk-physiotherapist/8b79849a-49ec-4aa7-8246-91e6346acdfc.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Kendal - **Region:** North West - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Physiotherapist - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £39,959 - £48,117 per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Part time - 15 hours per week (2x 7.5 days.) - **Closing date:** 2026-06-17T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-03T14:21:48.405Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Cumbria/BarrowinFurness/University_Hospitals_Morecambe_Bay_NHS_Foundation_Trust/MSK_occupational_health/MSK_occupational_health-v7994228 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/7994228?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview To work as an individual within the Physiotherapy Team in a Specialist MSK role based at Furness General Hospital. Looking after colleagues who are referred with a standalone MSK disorder and/or work related MSK disorder. You will be providing specialist physiotherapeutic assessment, diagnosis, treatment and advice for a range of conditions and advising on workplace adjustments, with the overall aim to benefit our colleagues. To work as an autonomous practitioner taking responsibility for the management of patients on own caseload without direct supervision. To work within the Occupational Health and Wellbeing Service to develop proactive measures such as bespoke workplace assessments. To work within the MDT at Occupational Health and Wellbeing to offer advice and provide holistic care to our colleagues. To maintain effective communication links with patients, and associated professional practitioners regarding patient's condition, including the completion of accurate clinical records in line with trust and professional body codes of practice. To participate in planned research and audit as required. The post will deliver the following: - Provide ergonomic workplace assessments to reduce the number of referrals to OH&WB. To provide a proactive service addressing the needs of our colleagues prior to developing MSK issues leading to periods of absence. ### Main duties of the job PRINCIPAL DUTIES: - To undertake comprehensive physiotherapy assessment of physical problems of a complex nature which may also include psychological and social problems, using advanced clinical reasoning and assessment skills to provide an accurate diagnosis and treatment with the consent of patients and guidance of senior staff if required. - To formulate an individual and agreed treatment plan based on sound knowledge of evidence-based practice and carry out appropriate treatment in a manner that respects people’s privacy, dignity and individuality. Reassessing patients’ progress and altering treatment plans as required. - To formulate comprehensive discharge plans. - To demonstrate highly developed physical skills inclusive of dexterity, co-ordination and palpatory skills to carry out appropriate assessment and interventions including manual physiotherapy techniques and therapeutic handling. - To provide ergonomic workplace assessments, return to work programmes and to recommend ergonomic and practical solutions. - Where required, contribute to the on-going Health Promotions that the Occupational Health and Wellbeing Service provide and then lead on Specialist MSK areas, eg back care. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities For further details on the advertised position and the principal job duties/responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification found under the supporting documents section. Additional information about the University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay can be accessed on our website. ## Job Details To work as an individual within the Physiotherapy Team in a Specialist MSK role based at Furness General Hospital. Looking after colleagues who are referred with a standalone MSK disorder and/or work related MSK disorder. You will be providing specialist physiotherapeutic assessment, diagnosis, treatment and advice for a range of conditions and advising on workplace adjustments, with the overall aim to benefit our colleagues. To work as an autonomous practitioner taking responsibility for the management of patients on own caseload without direct supervision. To work within the Occupational Health and Wellbeing Service to develop proactive measures such as bespoke workplace assessments. To work within the MDT at Occupational Health and Wellbeing to offer advice and provide holistic care to our colleagues. To maintain effective communication links with patients, and associated professional practitioners regarding patient's condition, including the completion of accurate clinical records in line with trust and professional body codes of practice. To participate in planned research and audit as required. The post will deliver the following: Provide ergonomic workplace assessments to reduce the number of referrals to OH&WB. To provide a proactive service addressing the needs of our colleagues prior to developing MSK issues leading to periods of absence. ## Job Description PRINCIPAL DUTIES: To undertake comprehensive physiotherapy assessment of physical problems of a complex nature which may also include psychological and social problems, using advanced clinical reasoning and assessment skills to provide an accurate diagnosis and treatment with the consent of patients and guidance of senior staff if required. To formulate an individual and agreed treatment plan based on sound knowledge of evidence-based practice and carry out appropriate treatment in a manner that respects people’s privacy, dignity and individuality. Reassessing patients’ progress and altering treatment plans as required. To formulate comprehensive discharge plans. To demonstrate highly developed physical skills inclusive of dexterity, co-ordination and palpatory skills to carry out appropriate assessment and interventions including manual physiotherapy techniques and therapeutic handling. To provide ergonomic workplace assessments, return to work programmes and to recommend ergonomic and practical solutions. Where required, contribute to the on-going Health Promotions that the Occupational Health and Wellbeing Service provide and then lead on Specialist MSK areas, eg back care. ## Responsibilities For further details on the advertised position and the principal job duties/responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification found under the supporting documents section. Additional information about the University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay can be accessed on our website. ## Person Specification ### experience **Essential** - Evidence of core junior rotations within the NHS - Previous MSK outpatient experience - Involvement in service development through clinical audit, use of outcome measures etc **Desirable** - Previous Band 6 MSK experience in the NHS - Experience of working as a Physiotherapist within Occupational Health ### EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS **Essential** - BSc physiotherapy & HCPC registration **Desirable** - CSP membership - MSc degree in pysio ### skills ability and knowledge **Essential** - Experience in applying the physiotherapy process to include MSK assessment, interpretation of findings, individual care planning, motivation, monitoring and evaluation of specialised MSK treatment - Sound knowledge of relevant conditions including specialised knowledge of musculoskeletal physiotherapy - Ability to work within an MDT to achieve best practice and outcomes for patients **Desirable** - Ability to manage change across own service and wider MDT team/services. - Awareness of current NHS issues - Evidence of working across organisational boundaries in health and social care. ## Documents - [job description (pdf, 184.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10278515) - [people strategy (pdf, 109.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2942) - [lgbt network leaflet (pdf, 226.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1741) - [person specification (pdf, 131.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10278516) - [access to work information sheet (pdf, 172.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2427) - [royal lancaster infirmary accessibility plan 2017 (pdf, 170.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1025) ## 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.