# Physiotherapist, Band 5, MSK Outpatients > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/physiotherapist-band-5-msk-outpatients/70d220cf-cbf5-45b2-878c-f56e09454e50 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/physiotherapist-band-5-msk-outpatients/70d220cf-cbf5-45b2-878c-f56e09454e50.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Cheltenham - **Region:** South West - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Physiotherapist - **Grade:** Band 5 - **Salary:** £32,073 - £39,043 (pa, pro rata if part-time) - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Orthopaedic weekend working as per rota) - **Closing date:** 2026-07-27T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-13T14:22:05.238Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Gloucestershire/Gloucestershire/Gloucestershire_Hospitals_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Therapy/Therapy-v8126749 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8126749?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.gloshospitals.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview Join a forward-thinking, compassionate, and high-performing integrated Therapy Service at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, in MSK Outpatients. This is an exceptional opportunity for a passionate and skilled individual to make a meaningful impact within a supportive and collaborative environment, while developing a fulfilling career. As a member of the MSK Outpatient Therapy Service, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care across a broad range of MSK presentations and sub-specialties. We provide a job plan that balances a varied caseload of MSK patients with personal development opportunities. You’ll benefit from excellent professional development opportunities, including access to structured supervision and educational frameworks, and the chance to be involved in innovative service improvement projects that shape the future of care. Candidates need to be able to demonstrate skills and experience of other physiological systems (e.g. cardio-respiratory, neurology) that will support their MSK practice as a static Band 5 in MSK Outpatients. Additional working pattern details: Orthopaedic weekend working, as per rota ### Main duties of the job To provide an effective and evidence-based service through assessing, planning and implementing treatment programmes. To deliver therapeutic intervention in MSK Outpatients, by using the principles of Physiotherapy in an integrated and client-centred way. The post holder will have no budget or managerial responsibilities. To assume responsibility for personal development, linked to appraisal. There will be an expectation to progress to supervise and appraise less experienced therapists, support workers and undergraduates, with the support of the team leader. - There will also be progression to taking on increasing responsibility for the day to day management of the clinical area, in the absence of more senior staff. - The post holder is supervised by a named therapist, although they may not be present at all times.  Clinical and professional supervision is in the form of regular clinical reasoning sessions, observed practice, peer review and formal training. Access to advice and support from specialist therapists is available as required. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities In line with the Trust Vision to provide the “Best Care for Everyone…” Professional values - To deliver therapeutic interventions, using the principles of Physiotherapy in an integrated and client-centred way supported by the MSK Core Capabilities Framework - To work within the Therapy team providing an effective and evidence based service through assessing, diagnosing and implementing treatment programmes. Communication and interpersonal skills - To communicate effectively with patients and carers potentially complex, sensitive or distressing information; in order to provide patient centred care, to encourage self-management, maximise rehabilitation potential and to ensure understanding of the condition.  Patients may have communication, perceptual or cognitive/understanding difficulties. - To communicate effectively and work collaboratively with medical, nursing, other allied health professions and other colleagues to ensure delivery of a co-ordinated multidisciplinary service. Leadership, management and team working - To take on increasing responsibility for personal development and supporting the development and supervision of others by CPD (continuing professional development), linked to appraisal. ## Person Specification ### Clinical Experience **Essential** - Experience of working in the NHS in the UK - Relevant experience and/or knowledge of major body systems (e.g. cardiorespiratory, neurology, MSK) and systemic conditions that may influence presentation, assessment and management in MSK Outpatients ### Personal Attributes **Essential** - Take initiative, but seek help when required - Demonstrate working effectively as a team member - Demonstrate commitment to personal development and CPD - Facilitate own learning opportunities and reflect on practice - Demonstrate an understanding of and interest in working for the Trust ### Knowledge and Skills **Essential** - Deliver evidence-based physiotherapy assessment and treatment - Apply a practical approach to problem solving - Demonstrate effective communication skills, both verbal, non-verbal and written when interacting with other team members, clients and other professionals - Demonstrate clear, concise and accurate communication when conveying written information - Work flexibly in response to the changing demands of the service - Manage own workload and prioritise appropriately **Desirable** - Valid full UK Driving License ### Qualifications and Training **Essential** - Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy - Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council ## Documents - [why work for us - rewards and benefits (pdf, 3.7mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2952) - [job description and person specification (pdf, 344.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10424248) ## 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.