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Senior Physiotherapist - MSK, Obstetrics & Breast Care Unit


Location
Derby, England
Salary
£39,959 - £48,117 pro rata pa
Profession
Physiotherapist
Grade
Band 6
Deadline
03 Jul 2026
Contract Type
Permanent
Posted Date
18 Jun 2026
Medical Protection — indemnity for locally employed doctors from £79

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Specialist Physiotherapist in Women’s Health and Musculoskeletal to join our Outpatient Team. Women’s Health service, includes Obstetrics and Breast Surgery Physiotherapy, MSK covers acute and chronic conditions, peripheral and spinal conditions / injuries based at Queen’s Hospital Burton site.  You will be part of a friendly, skilled, and forward‑thinking Women’s Health and MSK Therapy Team.

We are seeking a motivated physiotherapist with specialist assessment and clinical reasoning skills across a diverse and complex MSK and Women’s Health caseload. You should be able to provide a clear working diagnosis and develop individualised treatment plans. Our service receives referrals from primary care, midwives, obstetricians, emergency departments, consultants, and staff self‑referrals. The wider therapy team includes MSK, Rheumatology, Hand Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Osteopathy, Clinical Specialists, Advanced Practitioners, and a Consultant Physiotherapist, Peri-natal Pelvic Health Service (PPHS) team.

Our Therapy Team is innovative, passionate, and aligned with the Trust’s PRIDE values, offering a supportive environment for professional development and collaborative working.

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the job

  • Undertake specialist assessment and treatment for obstetric and breast surgery patients
  • Undertake specialist assessment and treatment for MSK spinal and peripheral caseload
  • Supervision students, assistants & preceptorship Physiotherapists
  • Provide specialist advice
  • Assist clinical lead with service development

What’s in it for you

In this role, you will be part of a service that prioritises patient choice, high‑quality care, and a varied, rewarding caseload. As a member of the Women’s Health and Physiotherapy Team, you will benefit from:

  • Clinical leadership and support from experienced Women’s Health and Physiotherapy colleagues
  • Strong operational and managerial support
  • Opportunities to contribute to audit, service development, and research
  • A clear commitment to continuing professional development (CPD)
  • Structured appraisal and regular clinical supervision
  • Access to Clinical Educator training and involvement in student education
  • Opportunities to teach, supervise, and develop Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, and Osteopathy staff
  • Therapy Services are committed to delivering excellent, effective, and safe patient care, supported by strong clinical leadership and a positive, collaborative working culture.

Closing date of applications:  3 July 2026

Interview date:  17 July 2026

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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Person specification

Skills

Essential

  • Established assessment, clinical reasoning & treatment skills
  • Effective Communication

Experience

Essential

  • Demonstrate experience of hospital rotations
  • Experience of staff, student supervision and training
  • Previous relevant employment NHS within MSK setting
  • Experience in managing breast patients and pregnancy

Education, Training & CPD

Essential

  • Bachelors Degree or Equivalent in Physiotherapy / Osteopathy
  • Registration with HCPC / GOSC
  • Evidence of CPD / Development in clinical skills relevant to post
  • Relevant post graduate education

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