Job summary
- Main area
- Core Clinical Services
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 24.34 hours per week (In addition to weekly hours of 20.6 hours, the contract includes 7.5 hours one weekend day every 4 weeks, alternating Saturdays/Sundays)
- Job ref
- 339-CCS2850-TJC-A
- Employer
- North Bristol NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- North Bristol Trust Site
- Town
- Bristol
- Salary
- £38,682 - £46,580 per annum, pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 06/10/2025 23:59
- Interview date
- 29/10/2025
Employer heading
Senior MSK Physiotherapist
Band 6
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Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, dynamic, and motivated Band 6 Musculoskeletal (MSK) Physiotherapist to work in our busy outpatient physiotherapy department, within North Bristol Trust.
We are looking for a physiotherapist who is passionate about delivering a high quality, evidence-based physiotherapy service to patients following orthopaedic surgery, neurosurgery or with musculoskeletal conditions/injuries. You should have evidence of time spent working at band 5/6 level or equivalent and experience of working in a musculoskeletal outpatient setting.
The post holder will need to be a versatile, adaptable team player who has good organisational skills and be competent using multiple computer systems.
We have a well-established induction and in-service training programme. You will supervise other members of the team and students.
The post holder will participate in the weekend rota working on the trauma and orthopaedic wards, working one weekend shift, no more than 1 weekend in 4; alternating between Saturdays and Sundays.
Main duties of the job
To be an autonomous physiotherapy practitioner providing a high standard of therapy in Musculoskeletal Outpatients.
To manage patients with a wide range of musculoskeletal, neurosurgical and orthopaedic conditions, some of which may be complex, within the MSK outpatient physiotherapy services. This may involve working across different sites within North Bristol NHS Trust. The post holder will have access to advice and support from a more senior physiotherapist.
To provide education and supervision to students and other Health Care Professionals. To provide patients and carers with relevant advice and information to enable them to manage their condition.
To participate in the weekend orthopaedic rota; one weekend day every four weeks.
Working for our organisation
The successful post holder will be part of a dynamic, experienced team providing a high standard of clinical care to patients attending the musculoskeletal outpatient department. Our team comprises of registered clinicians and support staff. We are a large acute trust with physiotherapy outpatient sub-specialties including MSK, hydrotherapy, rheumatology, pelvic health, neurology, paediatrics and staff wellbeing.
North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialties. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.
We commit to treating each patient as an individual with respect and dignity, aiming to deliver excellent clinical outcomes and a first-class experience for everyone who uses our services.
North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To be an autonomous physiotherapy practitioner providing a high standard of therapy in musculoskeletal outpatients.
To manage patients with a wide range of MSK, neurosurgical and orthopaedic conditions, some of which may be complex, within the MSK outpatient physiotherapy services. This may involve working across sites within North Bristol NHS Trust
To provide education and supervision to students and other Health Care Professionals. To provide patients and carers with relevant advice and information to enable them to manage their condition.
The post holder will have access to advice/support from a more senior physiotherapist. Participate in the weekend Orthopaedic rota; one weekend day every four weeks.
Person specification
Education/Training/Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Degree/Diploma in physiotherapy
- HCPC registered physiotherapist
- Evidence of postgraduate learning experience/CPD relevant to the role
- Postgraduate education/courses in musculoskeletal physiotherapy
Desirable criteria
- Member of Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
Work Experience
Essential criteria
- Undergraduate and/or post graduate NHS experience
- A wide range of undergraduate and post graduate physiotherapy experience –with some post graduate MSK outpatient experience
- Experience in the physiotherapeutic examination and assessment of patients with MSK presentations
- Experience in creating and delivering an individualised treatment programme for patients with MSK conditions
- Experience of presenting information, written and oral in a clear and logical manner
- Experience of working with IT systems
Desirable criteria
- Experience in mentoring and/or the supervision of clinical staff, support staff and students
- Experience of taking an active role in service development
- Experience in telephone-based physiotherapy assessment and management
- Experience of providing training to staff memebers
- Experience in audit and research
- Ability to recognise when to seek guidance from Clinical Lead
- Willingness to work flexibly
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Essential criteria
- Good interpersonal skills
- Good personal organisational skills
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance
- Experience in providing training to staff members
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Peter Luscombe
- Job title
- Specialist Physiotherapist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Additional information
If you would like to make an informal visit to the department or if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to make contact.
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