Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated physiotherapist that currently specialises in MSK, or whom has an interest in specialising in MSK, to work within a friendly and dynamic outpatient team at Kingston Hospital. The department treats a variety of patients from orthopaedics, rheumatology, A+E and occupational health. The successful candidate will also be key member of the Virtual Fracture Clinic which involves working closely with the orthopaedic consultants, as well as participate in a hand therapy rotation.
The successful applicant will participate in a well-structured in-service training programme. They will also be responsible for the supervision of both junior staff and students, including preparing and leading teaching sessions. The role currently involves participation in the weekend orthopaedic rota.
You will be supported by the MSK Adult team leads through a well-established supervision and appraisal process, and work within the department which also supports the Pelvic Health, Adult Neurology, and Paediatric outpatient services.
Please note interviews will be held on the 12th and 13th August.
Main duties of the job
The main duties of the job include:
- Managing own individual caseload, providing high level care and being professionally and legally accountable.
- Leading patient classes and clinics targeted at different patient subgroups
- Supervision of rotational juniors and students
- Participation in the weekly senior inservice training program
- Participation in weekly quality improvement meetings
- Participating in departmental audit and research opportunities
- Working in Trauma Triage Clinic (virtual fracture clinic) alongside orthopaedic consultants.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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Person specification
Essential
Essential
- 12-18 months experience as Band 5 in rotations including MSK
- NHS experience
Desirable
- Band 6 experience
- Able to present information, written and orally, in a clear and logical manner
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This advert is for Specialist Physiotherapist Musculoskeletal Outpatient 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 Pro rata, pa, inclusive of HCAS (Outer). The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 03 Aug 2026.
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