Job overview
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated Band 6 Specialist Physiotherapist to join our well-established, innovative and friendly Musculoskeletal (MSK) Outpatient Team at Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This is a fantastic opportunity for staff who have completed their Band 5 rotations or who are looking to expand their existing clinical knowledge within MSK.
You will be required to hold a valid HCPC registration, be able evidence skills as a clinician working with patients with a range of musculoskeletal conditions. You must have a clear desire to expand your knowledge & skills with a capacity for autonomous clinical decision-making and problem solving. We are looking for a team player who is a good communicator, and you will need to be open, honest and compassionate. You will need to have the ability to work flexibly and be able to develop effective professional working relationships. You will be able to evidence of contribution to service development/ improvements. Support and guidance will be provided from a team of friendly, experienced Advanced Physiotherapists, Advanced Practice Physiotherapists and Clinical Champions. There is an excellent MSK IST programme and regular clinical supervision provided as well as career progression opportunities through a robust MSK Development and Competency Framework.
Main duties of the job
As part of your role in the MSK Service you will:
- Provide MSK assessment, diagnose and manage a variety of MSK conditions through clear and logical clinical reasoning.
- Provide MSK assessments & treatments in a variety of settings.
- Ability to support the development of Band 5 physiotherapists, unregistered staff and undergraduate physiotherapy students.
- Work closely with other teams/agencies - involvement in addressing a range of support issues across MSK and pain conditions.
- Support service development and delivery of local and Trust wide projects.
- Participate in the MSK IST programme and regular clinical supervision.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please note that you are required to hold a valid HCPC registration to apply for this role and be able to evidence required skills. For full details of the role, please see attached the job description and person specification. If you do have any further questions regarding the role, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience (a minimum of 18 months in the UK) to the role including assessment and management of MSK conditions
- Ability to manage time and caseload effectively
- Supporting service users, families and carers in dealing with the impacts of MSK conditions, pain and disability
Desirable
- Working in a multidisciplinary team
- Project work/ clinical audits/ service development
- Supporting physiotherapy students on placement
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent. Registration with HCPC
- Evidence of undertaking post-registration training and/or professionally recognised courses and/or development in MSK physiotherapy
Desirable
- Modules at masters level
- Evidence of further clinical study relevant to clinical practice
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This advert is for Specialist Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist Outpatients with Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust in Stafford, Midlands, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Physiotherapist role. The advertised salary is £39,959 - £48,117 PA. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 26 Jul 2026.
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