MSK Physiotherapist

NHS; Knowsley; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a motivated MSK Physiotherapist to join the integrated musculoskeletal service. You will provide high-quality physiotherapy interventions and deliver care for both acute and chronic conditions in a supportive environment. The ideal candidate has a BSc in Physiotherapy, HCPC registration, and experience in musculoskeletal therapy. This position requires strong team collaboration and the ability to manage a diverse caseload while upholding patient-focused care.

Benefits

In-house occupational health services

CPD opportunities

Employee networks for diversity and inclusion

Qualifications

• Specialist knowledge of musculoskeletal physiotherapy underpinned by theory, postgraduate courses.
• Significant experience at Band 5 or equivalent level in treatment of patients with musculoskeletal pathology.
• Ability to undertake audit.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality, patient focused physiotherapy interventions.
• Manage a personal caseload using specialist physiotherapeutic assessment.
• Assist clinical triage of patients with complex conditions.

Skills

Effective team working

Excellent communication skills

Ability to plan and organize

Presentation Skills

Teaching skills

Education

BSc/Diploma in Physiotherapy

HCPC registration

Job description

MSK Physiotherapist

The closing date is 21 December 2025

This is an opportunity for an aspiring MSK Physiotherapist to join the integrated musculoskeletal service offering assessment and treatment to Patients within Mid Nottinghamshire.

As part of the Community Health Services Division in Nottinghamshire Healthcare we provide musculoskeletal services working within the Mid Nottinghamshire Alliance MSK pathway, MSK Together. This consists of collaborative working with our primary care colleagues, first contact practitioners, triage team and secondary care colleagues. The MSK Physiotherapy service has strong links with local pain services, secondary care orthopaedics and the specialist spinal unit at Nottingham University Hospital Trust. We are looking for an individual, who is an excellent team member, is self‑motivated and able to deliver evidence based MSK physiotherapy services in a friendly and supportive environment, working with wider MSK teams within the integrated service.

Main duties of the job

An ability to work under pressure and to be able to respond and adapt to changes is a must in the current NHS environment. You will be responsible for delivering high quality, patient focused physiotherapy interventions to all service users as part of the Musculoskeletal Therapy Team. Linking with First Contact Practitioner Physiotherapists in Primary Care Networks is an essential role to offer clinical management of a wide variety of both acute & chronic musculoskeletal conditions. Care will be offered through a variety of platforms- face to face, virtual, 1:1 and group settings. We currently offer a number of group sessions, for example ESCAPE pain and are seeking to further develop our rehabilitation offer. Involvement in service transformation will be a key part of the job.

A full UK driving license and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.

About us

#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.

We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.

We offer a variety of employee‑led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.

The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in‑house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.

The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net‑zero commitment.

Job responsibilities

The successful applicant will be fully supported by the clinical team leads and we have a varied skill mix within the team. You will be expected to participate with the in‑service training programme & the supervision of students & junior staff.

We have a structured in‑service training programme, regular clinical supervision, mentoring and peer support.

We are committed to CPD and promoting evidence‑based practice and a high standard of care throughout the service.

To manage a personal caseload using specialist physio‑therapeutic assessment for patients who may have complex and diverse presentations, determine clinical diagnosis and plan appropriate management and treatment using specialist clinical reasoning skills and a wide range of therapeutic techniques.

To assist clinical triage of patients with complex conditions as required.

To be a specialist practitioner and act as a role model to staff to empower and develop more junior team members skills.

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.

You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• HCPC registration
• BSc/Diploma in Physiotherapy.
• Specialist knowledge of musculoskeletal physiotherapy underpinned by theory, postgraduate courses

Training

• Clinical Educator
• Post graduate MSK training

Experience

• Significant experience at Band 5 or equivalent level in treatment of patients with musculoskeletal pathology
• Varied rotational experience
• Previous experience at Band 6 level or equivalent
• NHS experience
• Ability to undertake audit
• Supervisory Experience

Knowledge

• Specialist knowledge of musculoskeletal physiotherapy underpinned by theory and postgraduate courses
• Evidence based practice
• Understanding of national and local priorities

Skills

• Effective team working
• Ability to plan, organise, delegate and prioritise own work
• Ability to time manage and respond quickly to change.
• Self motivated and able to work as an effective team member
• Excellent communication skills, ability to demonstrate negotiation, motivation, empathy and tact.
• To be flexible, forward thinking
• Ability to teach and pass on knowledge
• Self motivated and able to work as an effective team member
• Presentation Skills
• Teaching skills

Contractual

• A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.

Values and Behaviours

• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

£38,682 to £46,580 a yearper annum (pro rata for part time)