East London NHS Foundation Trust

Extended Scope Physiotherapist

The closing date is 03 August 2025

Job summary

The post gives the opportunity to work within the MSK Orthopaedic Triage service and MSK Physiotherapy service, contributing to its development, as well as developing an understanding of the wider health care community. The post holder will be supporting the Band 6 and 7 Physiotherapists within the team involving supervision, appraisal and in-service training. There will be opportunities to attend relevant external courses for both service and individual developmental purposes.

Main duties of the job

We are seeking an individual, who is an excellent team worker that can help develop the MSK triage service, with a predominately GP referred list, working alongside the existing Advanced Physiotherapy (ESP) team. This person must be self-motivated and able to keep an up-to-date knowledge base. There would be an expectation of an advanced level skill set, including Injection Therapy, with Sonography and Independent Prescribing desirable. An ability to work under pressure and to be able to respond and adapt to changes is a must in the current NHS environment

About us

Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.

Details

Date posted

25 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£61,631 to £68,623 a year Per Annum Inc HCA

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

363-CHN7279953

Job locations

Stratford Physiotherapy Centre

29 Romford Road

Stratford

E15 4LY


Job description

Job responsibilities

The provision of highly skilled specialised diagnostic / triaging service and case management in the Orthopaedic triage service

Establishing and managing a highly specialised service in Out reach and Orthopaedic clinics

To take an active role in the development of the physiotherapy service within the MSK Newham Collaborative service

Running musculoskeletal Injection therapy and or diagnostic ultrasound clinics

The post holder will evaluate and continue to develop the role of Advanced Physiotherapist through audit/and research

Job description

Job responsibilities

The provision of highly skilled specialised diagnostic / triaging service and case management in the Orthopaedic triage service

Establishing and managing a highly specialised service in Out reach and Orthopaedic clinics

To take an active role in the development of the physiotherapy service within the MSK Newham Collaborative service

Running musculoskeletal Injection therapy and or diagnostic ultrasound clinics

The post holder will evaluate and continue to develop the role of Advanced Physiotherapist through audit/and research

Person Specification

Training

Essential

  • Advanced M level training

Desirable

  • Sonographer
  • Independent Prescriber

Experience

Essential

  • 5 years experience
  • CPD

Desirable

  • Orthopaedic Medicine trained

Clinical Management

Essential

  • Familiarity with Pathways and Orthopaedic management
Person Specification

Training

Essential

  • Advanced M level training

Desirable

  • Sonographer
  • Independent Prescriber

Experience

Essential

  • 5 years experience
  • CPD

Desirable

  • Orthopaedic Medicine trained

Clinical Management

Essential

  • Familiarity with Pathways and Orthopaedic management

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

East London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Stratford Physiotherapy Centre

29 Romford Road

Stratford

E15 4LY


Employer's website

https://www.elft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

East London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Stratford Physiotherapy Centre

29 Romford Road

Stratford

E15 4LY


Employer's website

https://www.elft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

MSK Lead and Advanced Physiotherapist

Mark Harrison

mskservicesnewham@nhs.net

02038194999

Details

Date posted

25 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£61,631 to £68,623 a year Per Annum Inc HCA

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

363-CHN7279953

Job locations

Stratford Physiotherapy Centre

29 Romford Road

Stratford

E15 4LY


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