Band 6 MSK Clinician Foot and Ankle Biomechanics
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 10/09/2026
- Closes
- 28/09/2026
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Role summary
This role is for a Band 6 MSK Clinician specializing in Foot and Ankle Biomechanics within the NoW MSK Service. The clinician will assess, treat, and manage patients with a range of foot and ankle musculoskeletal conditions. The service features dedicated biomechanics laboratories for manufacturing orthotics, allowing close collaboration with skilled laboratory staff. The role involves developing individualised treatment plans and contributing to clinical leadership and service improvement. Flexible working options and comprehensive training are offered.
Essential criteria
- Diploma / Degree in Podiatry or Physiotherapy
- Current HCPC registration
- Completion of relevant post graduate specialist training
- Evidence of other continuing professional development within biomechanics
Desirable criteria
- Post graduate qualification in Biomechanics
- Experience / Skills, Abilities and Knowledge
- Worked in a variety of specialities as a qualified clinician, gaining specialised experience
- Worked in the NHS or Private Sector in the UK providing a specialist biomechanics or musculoskeletal service
- Ability to work independently
- Specialist knowledge of MSK foot and Ankle biomechanics and ability to identify and address poor practice
- Highly developed foot and ankle musculoskeletal skills
- Identify and evaluate opportunities for improvement, implement and evaluate change
- Worked in MDT with biomechanics and Orthopaedics
- Provision of clinical supervision
- Evidence of making significant changes to a department
- Ability to pass on skills / knowledge to other clinicians within both formal and informal environments, and to evaluate the application to practice
- Critical appraisal skills
- Competent use of IT
- Communication
- Able to communicate effectively in written and verbal English Language
- Has undertaken presentations
- Personal and People Development
- Able to work collaboratively
- Committed to personal and team development
- Evidence of multi disciplinary working
- Dynamic / confident
- Able to maintain judgement under pressure
- Motivational / Drive / Enthusiasm
- Personal Attributes / Behaviours
- Able to identify with the Trust's commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults.
- Knowledge of the Trust's Core values
- Other
- Commitment to the specialty
- Flexible to meet the needs of the service
- Ability to make own travelling arrangements to meet the requirements of the role
- Understanding of biomechanical and Surgical Paradigms
- Personal and People Development
- Able to work collaboratively
- Committed to personal and team development
- Evidence of multi-disciplinary working
- Dynamic / confident
- Able to maintain judgement under pressure
- Motivational / Drive / Enthusiasm
- Diploma / Degree in Podiatry or Physiotherapy
- Current HCPC registration
- Completion of relevant post graduate specialist training
- Evidence of other continuing professional development within biomechanics
- Post graduate qualification in Biomechanics
- Experience / Skills, Abilities and Knowledge
- Worked in a variety of specialities as a qualified clinician, gaining specialised experience
- Worked in the NHS or Private Sector in the UK providing a specialist biomechanics or musculoskeletal service
- Ability to work independently
- Specialist knowledge of MSK foot and Ankle biomechanics and ability to identify and address poor practice
- Highly developed foot and ankle musculoskeletal skills
- Identify and evaluate opportunities for improvement, implement and evaluate change
- Worked in MDT with biomechanics and Orthopaedics
- Provision of clinical supervision
- Evidence of making significant changes to a department
- Ability to pass on skills / knowledge to other clinicians within both formal and informal environments, and to evaluate the application to practice
- Critical appraisal skills
- Competent use of IT
- Communication
- Able to communicate effectively in written and verbal English Language
- Has undertaken presentations
- Personal and People Development
- Able to work collaboratively
- Committed to personal and team development
- Evidence of multi disciplinary working
- Dynamic / confident
- Able to maintain judgement under pressure
- Motivational / Drive / Enthusiasm
- Personal Attributes / Behaviours
- Able to identify with the Trust's commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults.
- Knowledge of the Trust's Core values
- Other
- Commitment to the specialty
- Flexible to meet the needs of the service
- Ability to make own travelling arrangements to meet the requirements of the role
- Understanding of biomechanical and Surgical Paradigms
- Personal and People Development
- Able to work collaboratively
- Committed
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 6 at £37,338 – £44,962 a year, across England.
This advert: £39,959 – £48,117 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust
Band 6 MSK Clinician Foot and Ankle Biomechanics
The closing date is 28 September 2026
Job summary
We're looking for a Band 6 MSK Clinician - Foot and Ankle Biomechanics to join our NoW MSK Service within EEC.
This is a high-quality, patient-centred and innovative service where you will be part of a specialist team assessing, treating and managing patients with a wide range of foot and ankle MSK conditions.
We have a unique service model across both of our sites, with dedicated biomechanics laboratories where we manufacture our own orthotics, insoles and bespoke devices. Our laboratories sit within the biomechanics team, meaning clinicians can work closely with our skilled laboratory staff. This allows adjustments and modifications to be made quickly and efficiently, supporting a responsive service and delivering excellent patient care.
We are committed to developing our staff and provide comprehensive in-service training, peer supervision and dedicated problem-solving sessions to support your clinical development and confidence in the role.
We can offer flexible working options, and we are keen to discuss how we can support the right candidate to achieve a positive work-life balance.
If you are passionate about MSK, enjoy working as part of a specialist team and are interested in developing your skills within foo
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