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Job summary

Main area
Physiotherapy
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 5
Contract
Fixed term: 12 months (12 month temporary contract)
Hours
37.5 hours per week (full time)
Job ref
421-PSC-3341R
Employer
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Harrogate/Ripon Hospitals
Town
Harrogate / Ripon
Salary
£31,049 - £37,796 per annum (pro rata)
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
08/10/2025 23:59

Employer heading

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust logo

MSK Physiotherapist

NHS AfC: Band 5

Job overview

This role will involve working within a team of MSK Physiotherapists along with a wider clinical and administrative team. The successful candidate will assess , diagnose and manage their own caseload. They will work within a clinically directed team across Upper Limb, Lower Limb and Spinal  specialities. Active participation is expected with in service training to facilitate personal and patient management development.

Main duties of the job

  • Assessment and management of a MSK patient caseload.
  • Reporting to line manager and  supported by the wider clinical team

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. If you have any questions, regarding the role, please contact David May on [email protected] or 01423 553460

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Registered with HCPC
  • BSc Physiotherapy
  • Evidence of on-going Professional Development e.g. Portfolio

Experience

Essential criteria
  • NHS Clinical experience in core areas at undergraduate level including MSK
  • Evidence of inter-disciplinary working
Desirable criteria
  • Previous NHS employment experience in MSK

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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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.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
David May
Job title
Operational Lead Physiotherapy
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01423 553460
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