Job overview
**This post will close early once we have received sufficient applications**
An exciting opportunity has arisen for TWO enthusiastic and motivated band 6 musculoskeletal (MSK) physiotherapists to join our Richmond MSK service.
We have two main sites at Teddington Memorial Hospital and Centre House (SW14 8LP) and a smaller additional clinical at Whitton Corner Health and Social Care Centre (TW2 6JL).
A successful candidate for this post will need to be self-motivated, forward-thinking and committed to this area of specialism with experience and skills as outlined in the personal specification.
The MSK service is made up of a large team of physiotherapists, including an MSK interface service and women's health service.
The service offers physiotherapy through face to face, virtual, classes including hydrotherapy and shockwave.
What we can offer you?
- We offer regular in-service trainings and clinical supervision
- A commitment to your training and development
- Supportive environment and supervision by experienced senior MSK physiotherapists
Candidates must be a member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapists, registered with the Health and Care Professions Council and hold a degree in physiotherapy.
Main duties of the job
- Provide high quality Physiotherapy in our MSK services working under the guidance of more senior Physiotherapists. This can be in both the main departments, and as a lone worker in satellite clinics.
- To provide competent and developed musculoskeletal assessment, diagnosis and appropriate onward management of patients presenting with chronic and acute musculoskeletal problems.
- Deliver programmes of supported patient self-management, in ways that facilitate behavioral change, optimises individuals' physical activity, mobility, fulfillment of personal goals and independence, and that minimise the need for pharmacological interventions
- To provide leadership and support to junior colleagues in the assessment and management of musculoskeletal clinical conditions.
- Engage in service improvement projects.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting document which contains more and person specification information about the role.
Person specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Broad range of musculoskeletal knowledge
- Remains updated with relevant professional practice and new research/ research papers
Desirable
- Understanding of clinical governance and its implications for services, including experience of quality issues and audit.
Experience
Essential
- Broad range of band 5 care clinical specialities including Musculoskeletal and Orthopaedics
- Experience treating patients with complex pain and co-morbidities
- Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio, including attendance at recent and relevant postgraduate courses
Communication
Essential
- Developed communication skills allowing patient centred care
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent
- Current HPC registration.
- Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
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This advert is for Senior Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist with Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in Kingston Upon Thames, London, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Physiotherapist role. The advertised salary is £45,953 - £54,254 per annum pro rata incl HCAS outer. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 26 Jul 2026.
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