Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist - Rheumatology

Transformationunitgm; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health service provider is seeking a Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist for the Outpatient Rheumatology team. This role involves providing expert clinical leadership, assessing and treating patients with rheumatologic conditions, and working closely with a multidisciplinary team. The ideal candidate will have HCPC registration and relevant post-registration knowledge in rheumatology. This position offers robust support and opportunities for professional development within a commitment-driven work environment.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration is mandatory.
• Post-registration knowledge relevant to rheumatology must be demonstrated by continuous professional development (CPD).

Responsibilities

• Act as a clinical specialist responsible for patients with rheumatologic conditions.
• Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team.
• Lead the operational delivery of the Physiotherapy service for rheumatological conditions.

Skills

Ability to lead junior colleagues

Advanced communication and listening skills

Decision-making at all levels

Audit and prioritisation skills

Autonomous working and teamwork under pressure

Proactive, initiative-taking and supportive team member

Education

HCPC registration

Post-registration knowledge relevant to rheumatology demonstrated by CPD

Job description

Job overview

An exciting opportunity for a Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist within the Outpatient Rheumatology team at East Cheshire NHS Trust. The role focuses on providing clinical and non-clinical leadership, expert knowledge of Rheumatology and delivering high quality outpatient therapy services.

Main duties of the job

• Act as a clinical specialist responsible for the assessment, treatment and education of patients referred with rheumatologic conditions, contributing to clinical diagnosis and case management.
• Work with the multidisciplinary team to access relevant diagnostic tests, make onward recommendations and support patient care pathways.
• Lead the operational delivery of the Physiotherapy service for rheumatological conditions, including service development initiatives.

Working for our organisation

East Cheshire NHS Trust delivers integrated care and values inclusivity, teamwork and continuous professional development. Staff receive robust support, learning opportunities and a commitment to staff wellbeing.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Applicants are encouraged to review the Trust’s Careers webpage and download the supporting documents for full details. Early application is advised as the advert may close before the stated date.

Person specification

Qualifications

• HCPC registration
• Post‑registration knowledge relevant to rheumatology demonstrated by CPD

Knowledge

• CPD evidence of specialist knowledge and recent NHS legislation
• Awareness of national and local priorities and changing trends in rheumatology
• Completion of relevant Musculoskeletal (MSK) competencies
• Knowledge of the Trust values and objectives

Skills

• Ability to lead junior colleagues
• Advanced communication and listening skills
• Decision‑making at all levels
• Audit and prioritisation skills
• Autonomous working and teamwork under pressure
• Proactive, initiative‑taking and supportive team member

Experience

• Broad NHS rotations with proven post‑registration experience in rheumatology or related setting
• Audit, research and teaching experience within multidisciplinary teams

Specific job requirement

• Specific interest and commitment to rheumatology physiotherapy evidenced by CPD portfolio and postgraduate training
• Completed junior rotations, including MSK outpatients
• Ability to manage complex rehabilitation issues using advanced communication skills

Other role requirements

• Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicants must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and Disclosure and Barring Service checks.