# Specialist Physiotherapist - MSK Upper Limb > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for North Bristol NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/specialist-physiotherapist-msk-upper-limb/721acece-99ea-4bdc-bb00-39913b296c13 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/specialist-physiotherapist-msk-upper-limb/721acece-99ea-4bdc-bb00-39913b296c13.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** North Bristol NHS Trust - **Town:** Bristol - **Region:** South West - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Physiotherapist - **Grade:** Band 7 - **Salary:** £49,387 - £56,515 per annum, pro rata for part time roles - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Work pattern to be discussed at interview) - **Closing date:** 2026-06-26T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-12T12:13:07.950Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Bristol/Bristol/North_Bristol_NHS_Trust/Physiotherapy_Outpatients/Physiotherapy_Outpatients-v7908916 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/7908916?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.nbt.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated physiotherapist to join our Clinical Leadership Outpatient team on a permanent basis We are looking for a physiotherapist with  specialist musculoskeletal (MSK) physiotherapy skills  in management of upper limb conditions and a keen interest in developing their leadership skills and experience. Ideally, you will have some evidence of leadership skills, service development experience,  time management skills and excellent communication skills. You will be located on a North Bristol NHS site. We would be very happy to arrange for you to have an informal visit of the physiotherapy outpatient department within the Brunel building in Southmead Hospital. ### Main duties of the job - To be responsible for the delivery of a high-quality physiotherapy service by self and others through caseload management, supervision and development of physiotherapy staff and students. Participation in operational management, modernisation and professional development of physiotherapy services. - To be an autonomous physiotherapy practitioner performing an advanced assessment of patients with musculoskeletal conditions; formulating a diagnosis and treatment plan.  Caseload will include  patients with complex  disorders and/or presentations. - To take a lead role in the supervision, teaching and appraisal of senior clinicians, junior clinicians, technical instructors/physiotherapy support workers, physiotherapy students (possibly including those at Masters level) - As clinical team lead, to be responsible for operational management and service improvement within the MSK outpatient physiotherapy team. - To initiate, supervise and participate in evidence-based projects/service development and be responsible for implementing changes within the MSK physiotherapy service; setting and monitoring standards of practice. - To deputise for the Physiotherapy Outpatient Services Manager as required. - To disseminate information/advice from the Manager or Head of Service to the MSK outpatient team. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities - To be responsible for the delivery of a high-quality physiotherapy service by self and others through caseload management, supervision and development of physiotherapy staff and students. Participation in operational management, modernisation and professional development of physiotherapy services. - To be an autonomous physiotherapy practitioner performing an advanced musculoskeletal assessment of patients including those with complex presentations and from this formulate a diagnosis and treatment plan - To take a lead role in the supervision, teaching and appraisal of senior clinicians, junior clinicians, technical instructors/physiotherapy support workers, physiotherapy students (possibly including those at Masters level) - As clinical team lead, to be responsible for operational management and service improvement within the MSK outpatient physiotherapy team. - To initiate, supervise and participate in evidence-based projects/service development and be responsible for implementing changes within the MSK physiotherapy service; setting and monitoring standards of practice - To deputise for the Physiotherapy Outpatient Services Manager as required - To disseminate information/advice from the Manager or Head of Service to the MSK outpatient team. Please see job description for further details ## Job Details An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated physiotherapist to join our Clinical Leadership Outpatient team on a permanent basis We are looking for a physiotherapist with specialist musculoskeletal (MSK) physiotherapy skills in management of upper limb conditions and a keen interest in developing their leadership skills and experience. Ideally, you will have some evidence of leadership skills, service development experience, time management skills and excellent communication skills. You will be located on a North Bristol NHS site. We would be very happy to arrange for you to have an informal visit of the physiotherapy outpatient department within the Brunel building in Southmead Hospital. ## Job Description To be responsible for the delivery of a high-quality physiotherapy service by self and others through caseload management, supervision and development of physiotherapy staff and students. Participation in operational management, modernisation and professional development of physiotherapy services. To be an autonomous physiotherapy practitioner performing an advanced assessment of patients with musculoskeletal conditions; formulating a diagnosis and treatment plan. Caseload will include patients with complex disorders and/or presentations. To take a lead role in the supervision, teaching and appraisal of senior clinicians, junior clinicians, technical instructors/physiotherapy support workers, physiotherapy students (possibly including those at Masters level) As clinical team lead, to be responsible for operational management and service improvement within the MSK outpatient physiotherapy team. To initiate, supervise and participate in evidence-based projects/service development and be responsible for implementing changes within the MSK physiotherapy service; setting and monitoring standards of practice. To deputise for the Physiotherapy Outpatient Services Manager as required. To disseminate information/advice from the Manager or Head of Service to the MSK outpatient team. ## Responsibilities To be responsible for the delivery of a high-quality physiotherapy service by self and others through caseload management, supervision and development of physiotherapy staff and students. Participation in operational management, modernisation and professional development of physiotherapy services. To be an autonomous physiotherapy practitioner performing an advanced musculoskeletal assessment of patients including those with complex presentations and from this formulate a diagnosis and treatment plan To take a lead role in the supervision, teaching and appraisal of senior clinicians, junior clinicians, technical instructors/physiotherapy support workers, physiotherapy students (possibly including those at Masters level) As clinical team lead, to be responsible for operational management and service improvement within the MSK outpatient physiotherapy team. To initiate, supervise and participate in evidence-based projects/service development and be responsible for implementing changes within the MSK physiotherapy service; setting and monitoring standards of practice To deputise for the Physiotherapy Outpatient Services Manager as required To disseminate information/advice from the Manager or Head of Service to the MSK outpatient team. Please see job description for further details ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Experience of working in a musculoskeletal outpatient physiotherapy - Experience of service development - Experience in managing patients post orthopaedic surgery and trauma. - Experience of mentoring/supervision, delivering training/education and delegation of duties as appropriate - Experience of presenting information, written and oral in a clear and logical manner - Experience of working in the NHS - Evidence of excellent communication skills **Desirable** - Experience in managing patients with complex upper limb musculoskeletal conditions and patients undergoing complex upper limb surgery - Experience of quality assurance, audit and research processes - Experience in quality governance - Experience in assessing and treating patients in an orthopaedic inpatient setting - Previous Band 7 Experience ### Skills/knowledge **Essential** - Highly specialist knowledge of anatomy and physiology. - Skills in managing patients with MSK conditions and complex pain syndromes **Desirable** - Skills and knowledge in assessing and treating patients with complex upper limb conditions including those undergoing orthopaedic surgery - Involvement in establishing pathways for the management of upper limb conditions ### Post graduate training/education **Essential** - Evidence of continuous professional development in musculoskeletal specialty - Postgraduate education/courses in MSK physiotherapy - Clinical Educators Course **Desirable** - Evidence of master's level education in musculoskeletal physiotherapy/medicine - Evidence of continuous professional development in the assessment, diagnosis and management of complex MSK upper limb disorders - Managerial training - Member of the CSP ### Pre-registration education/registration **Essential** - Degree or equivalent in physiotherapy - Evidence of HCPC registration ## Documents - [dbs charges information (pdf, 71.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=3004) - [dbs charges information (pdf, 148.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=2398) - [band 7 msk job description (pdf, 600.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10185600) - [band 7 msk personal specification (pdf, 184.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10185599) ## 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.