Job overview
We encourage early application as we reserve the right to close this post once sufficient candidates have applied.
You will work solely in the MSK physiotherapy specialism and we will begin your journey toward MSK specialisation within our department at Hereford County Hospital.
The department supports several of our band 6 MSK rotations and our MCATS clinicians. You will also be allocates an MSK mentor and participate in the preceptorship programme at the trust. Funding is available for specific MSK training and development. If you have any queries please contact Kevin Bowers, Glen Hawkyard or Claire Williams for further information.
Main duties of the job
Your main duties will include the MSK assessment and treatment of a range of patients from primary and secondary care. Your workload will be varied and include some 1:1 sessions and involvement with some group activities. You will have an MSK mentor and will set your own learning objectives alongside those required as we develop the rotation.
You will also have an opportunity to shadow the MSK clinical specialists and an MSK career pathway leading to band 6 and 7 rotational opportunities within the organisation including post graduate course funding . There is no on call or 7 day working required in this role.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To view role requirements and role responsibilities in full, please view ‘supporting documents’ linked to this vacancy.
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
Experience
Essential
- NHS or equivalent experience e.g. in inpatient areas, acute or community or community services
- Experience of using/fitting adaptive equipment
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Professional Qualification to degree level in Physiotherapy
- HCPC registered
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Essential
- Broad knowledge of relevant patient conditions and therapy interventions • Demonstration of knowl
- Evidence of ongoing CPD in relevant area
- Computer Skills including word processing and e-mail
- Able to make clinical decision and problem solve without direct supervision
- Able to manage busy case load and prioritise
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This advert is for MSK Rotational Physiotherapist with Wye Valley NHS Trust in Wye Valley NHS Trust. It is listed as a Physiotherapist role. The advertised salary is £32073.00 to £39043.00. The contract type is Fixed term: 12 months (maternity cover). The application deadline is 03 Sep 2026.
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