Job overview
The MSK Physiotherapy service in Ealing offers advanced assessment and treatment for complex cases referred by the GP.
The Band 6 post holder will manage a defined caseload, use evidence based/patient centred principles to assess, plan and deliver individual treatment plans. The post holder will undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner, with supervision from a Band 7 physiotherapist/ Advanced practitioner Physiotherapist within the Team. This will also involve participating in service training, liaising with GP, and supporting group classes.
The post holder will be expected to promote, maintain and develop a high quality, efficient and effective physiotherapy service to clients in accordance with operational policies of the team and supporting holistic care for the patients. The post holder will be encouraged to develop skills in providing undergraduate placements to students /rehabilitation assistants/ newly qualified Physiotherapist.
Main duties of the job
Ealing Community Partners: NHS, Ealing Council, voluntary and specialist providers working together to deliver health and social care for the people of Ealing
Community-based health care in Ealing has undergone a transformation. West London NHS Trust, in partnership with Central and North West London NHS Trust, (CNWL) the Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Trust and some other smaller providers, including third sector, have formed a partnership to provide integrated community health services in Ealing. The total value of the new 10 year contract is about £50m per year.
We have also committed to invest in improved links with local voluntary sector organisations (for example ECIL, Ealing Dementia Concern, Ealing Mind) and other community assets for innovation and flexibility.
We are looking for a highly motivated Band 6 Physiotherapist to work within the Ealing Community Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Service. This is a full time 37.5 hours permanent role within the MSK service.
We have a commitment to clinical quality and service efficiency and can offer a supportive working and learning environment. There is opportunity to work with Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioners and Consultant Physiotherapist , Chronic Pain management Service, support supervision, appraisal of junior staff and be involved in a range of innovative service projects, including post covid rehab.
Candidates who recently applied within the last 3 months need not apply.
Provisional Interview Date TBC
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- To autonomously assess and diagnose patients with a diverse range of musculoskeletal, orthopaedic or rheumatology conditions, using appropriate assessment/diagnostic techniques, skills and tools
- To adopt a problem solving approach, engaging patients and carers in their treatment plan, negotiating on agreed outcomes, gaining consent and educating users on self-care.
- To evaluate and review treatment outcomes to facilitate discharge of patients.
- To deliver care in a range of settings including primary sites, clinics, GP surgeries and acute hospital as required.
- To work with members of the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure a seamless delivery of care, provide advice and education within this forum, acting as an expert in your own professional field.
- To continually review patients’ progress and refer as necessary to other healthcare professionals to ensure appropriate care is provided.
- To plan and organise a caseload and implement effective administration in accordance with department guidelines on caseload management.
- To participate in the services Clinical Governance initiatives and the development and implementation of standards, guidelines and protocols.
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.
Person specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Awareness of audit and evaluation
- MSK Outpatient experience
- Broad under graduate experience in core clinical areas: MSK/ Respiratory/ Community Therapy/ Neuro/ Care of Elderly.
- Awareness of current NHS policies and issues which impact on the profession and the workplace
- Awareness of current issues or developments pertinent to own profession including legal frameworks.
- Have an understanding of clinical governance and how it applies to own work area
- Awareness of own knowledge and learning style
- Experience of working as part of a team
- Relevant clinical knowledge base underpinned by broader physiotherapeutic skills
- A good working knowledge of the NHS system of care. (Trained or worked in the NHS)
Desirable
- Participation in project activity
- Active contribution to training others
- Experience of treating patients who do not speak English
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Physiotherapy Degree/Diploma Physiotherapy
- Current UK HCPC Registered
Desirable
- Membership of The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy or any special interest group
Skills, Abilities and Attributes
Essential
- • Ability to work as an autonomous practitioner.
- • Ability to prioritize and manage own work load in a busy environment with supervision
- • Good Clinical Reasoning / problem solving skills.
- • Basic IT competency.
- • Ability to process, manage and communicate sensitive information in relation to patient care and convey this in an appropriate and clear manner.
- • Ability to recognize and work with diversity
- • Excellent written and verbal skills including the ability to write straightforward letters and reports to a professional standard.
- • A strong commitment to patient care.
- • Reliable, flexible, motivated, diplomatic team worker who demonstrates appropriate initiative and good time management.
- • Willing to work extended hours to accommodate late opening hours
Desirable
- Fluent in any other local language
- Experience in use of systemone
- Car user
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This advert is for MSK Physiotherapist with Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust in Clayponds Hospital. It is listed as a Band 6 Physiotherapist role. The advertised salary is £45,953 - £54,254 per annum incl. HCAS pro rata. The contract type is Permanent: Monday to Friday , working across Various ECP sites.. The application deadline is 07 Sep 2026.
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