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Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

MSK Specialist Physiotherapist

The closing date is 04 June 2025

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen in our Therapy Services Department at Harrogate & Ripon Community Hospital for an MSK Specialist Physiotherapist to cover maternity leave.

You will be involved in the assessment and management of a varied MSK caseload from Primary & Secondary referrals.

Main duties of the job

Successful applicant will be working within the MSK and Rheumatology teams.

  • They will assess diagnose and treat complex patients.
  • They will work autonomously and as part of a physiotherapy and wider health professional team.
  • Involved in the education and mentoring of qualified staff and students.

They will also

  • You will be working as part of the MSK team fulfilling the band 6 caseload.
  • In service training, and CPD actively encouraged.
  • Assessment and management of MSK patients.

About us

At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide 'outstanding' care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development.

  • An inclusive and supportive culture - our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.
  • Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards
  • Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.
  • Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion.

Details

Date posted

21 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum (pro rata)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

421-PSC-3041R

Job locations

Harrogate District Hospital

Lancaster Park Road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX


Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on this position please see the Job Description and Personal Specification attached.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on this position please see the Job Description and Personal Specification attached.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered with HCPC
  • BSc Physiotherapy or equivalent
  • Professional development diary

Desirable

  • Evidence of relevant Post Graduate Qualifications / Modules

Experience

Essential

  • Minimum 1 year of Musculoskeletal experience
  • Previous student/staff development

Desirable

  • Previous NHS experience
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered with HCPC
  • BSc Physiotherapy or equivalent
  • Professional development diary

Desirable

  • Evidence of relevant Post Graduate Qualifications / Modules

Experience

Essential

  • Minimum 1 year of Musculoskeletal experience
  • Previous student/staff development

Desirable

  • Previous NHS experience

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

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Harrogate District Hospital

Lancaster Park Road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Harrogate District Hospital

Lancaster Park Road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Professional Lead for Physiotherapy

Matt Halpin

matthew.halpin@nhs.net

01423553216

Details

Date posted

21 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum (pro rata)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

421-PSC-3041R

Job locations

Harrogate District Hospital

Lancaster Park Road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX


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