Specialist MSK Physiotherapist

Central London Community Health Trust

The closing date is 11 May 2025

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Band 6 physiotherapist looking for the next step in the progression of their career to join the Musculoskeletal Service at Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust as a Band 6 Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist. CLCH is one of the largest community trusts.

The successfully candidate must hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)

Main duties of the job

Be professional and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of your own work including the management of patients in your care.

Ensure a consistently high level of clinical care for the patients under your management and support your peers to do likewise.

Provide an equal and equitable service for all patients, including the harder to reach population groups.

Undertake a comprehensive assessment of patients, using investigative and analytical skills.

Be aware of your professional limitations, seeking support as necessary through supervision, discussion with peers/more senior colleagues and team case discussions.

Use a variety of assessment and treatment techniques appropriate to the patient, in accordance with evidence-based practice, national guidelines and trust and departmental policy (including manual handling and confidentiality).

Demonstrate compassion, empathy and sensitivity whilst providing an appropriate level of care for patients with acute and chronic, complex presentations (which may include victims of torture, mental health patients, etc.).Independently refer to a variety of other health agencies (e.g. other Physiotherapy Specialties, Podiatry, Biomechanics etc.) ensuring seamless care where possible. This may also include joint multi-disciplinary assessment.

About us

Just as we care about our patients' wellbeing, we care about yours!

We can offer you:

A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
Car lease scheme *T&C's apply
Flexible working options
Annual travel card loan
Training, support and development in your career

To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits

Date posted

23 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£42,939 to £50,697 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

824-NORTH-7157789

Job locations

Edgware Community Hospital

Burnt Oak Broadway

London

HA8 0AD

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to Job description and person specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to Job description and person specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

BSc Degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy
Evidence of continuous professional and personal development
Registration with the Health Professions Council

Desirable

Member of a specialist group
CSP membership

Experience

Essential

Experience of working in an outpatient department
Experience of working within NHS environment
Experience of working with a wide range of patient conditions
Research project carried out at undergraduate level

Desirable

Experience at Band 6 level

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

Effective physiotherapy manual skills to assess and treat patients with neuromusculoskeletal conditions.
To work at or towards M level standard towards a full Masters qualification

Desirable

Knowledge of NICE guidelines and the NSF's

Key Attributes

Essential

Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

BSc Degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy
Evidence of continuous professional and personal development
Registration with the Health Professions Council

Desirable

Member of a specialist group
CSP membership

Experience

Essential

Experience of working in an outpatient department
Experience of working within NHS environment
Experience of working with a wide range of patient conditions
Research project carried out at undergraduate level

Desirable

Experience at Band 6 level

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

Effective physiotherapy manual skills to assess and treat patients with neuromusculoskeletal conditions.
To work at or towards M level standard towards a full Masters qualification

Desirable

Knowledge of NICE guidelines and the NSF's

Key Attributes

Essential

Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010

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.