# Senior Physiotherapist - MSK, Obstetrics & Breast Care Unit > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/senior-physiotherapist-msk-obstetrics-and-breast-care-unit/453842b8-8ab3-418a-98ab-e0f5280c3d17 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/senior-physiotherapist-msk-obstetrics-and-breast-care-unit/453842b8-8ab3-418a-98ab-e0f5280c3d17.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Derby - **Region:** Midlands - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Physiotherapist - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £39,959 - £48,117 pro rata pa - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-07-03T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-18T23:02:18.359Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Derbyshire/Burton_on_Trent/University_Hospitals_Derby_Burton_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Physiotherapy_Osteopath/Physiotherapy_Osteopath-v8080705 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8080705?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### 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 Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB – this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account. UHDB is committed to fair and transparent recruitment. We welcome authentic applications that reflect your own skills, experience and motivations for the role. While we understand that candidates may use AI tools for grammar, formatting or accessibility purposes, applications that appear to be substantially AI‑generated may be subject to additional review. If this applies to your submission, we will let you know and may ask for clarification. Please ensure your application accurately represents your experience and is written in your own words. Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorship Skilled worker: Health and Care Visa | NHS Employers Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below). Skilled worker: Health and Care Visa Read about the Health and Care Visa for employing overseas nationals (excluding Irish citizens) under the points-based immigration system. ## Job Details 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. ## Job Description 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 ## Responsibilities Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB – this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account. UHDB is committed to fair and transparent recruitment. We welcome authentic applications that reflect your own skills, experience and motivations for the role. While we understand that candidates may use AI tools for grammar, formatting or accessibility purposes, applications that appear to be substantially AI‑generated may be subject to additional review. If this applies to your submission, we will let you know and may ask for clarification. Please ensure your application accurately represents your experience and is written in your own words. Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorship Skilled worker: Health and Care Visa | NHS Employers Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below). Skilled worker: Health and Care Visa Read about the Health and Care Visa for employing overseas nationals (excluding Irish citizens) under the points-based immigration system. ## 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 ## Documents - [jd & spec (pdf, 449.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10372858) - [positive action statement (pdf, 3.7mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=1946) ## 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.