Senior MSK Physiotherapist
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time, Flexible working
- Posted
- 21/09/2026
- Closes
- 04/10/2026
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Role summary
Berkshire Healthcare is seeking an enthusiastic and organised Band 6 MSK Physiotherapist to join their dynamic Outpatient Physiotherapy team. The role involves providing high-quality assessment and treatment for musculoskeletal and orthopaedic conditions in adults and children. You will also supervise less experienced clinicians and contribute to service development within a supportive team environment. Flexible working hours are available, with no compulsory weekends.
Essential criteria
- Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy
- HCPC/GOsC Registered
- Evidence of ongoing CPD e.g. maintained in a portfolio; attendance at musculoskeletal postgraduate courses; informal learning.
Desirable criteria
- Member of the CSP
- Previous Experience
- 18 months band 5 rotational experience or suitable alternative experience; must include at least 4 months of Musculoskeletal Outpatients.
- Have worked in the NHS and understand the role of a Band 6 within it.
- Experience working as part of a physiotherapy and/or multidisciplinary team
- Evidence of student, Band 5 or physiotherapy assistant supervision
- Previous experience at Band 6 Physiotherapist level
- Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Previous experience with audit
- Self-directed learning
- Ability to work independently
- Awareness of Primary care working and NHS structures
- Good computer literacy
- Working knowledge of RIO / Smart card
- Additional Requirements
- Ability to travel to multiple sites
- Clear vision of role/commitment to speciality
- Education/Qualifications/Training
- Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy
- HCPC/GOsC Registered
- Evidence of ongoing CPD e.g. maintained in a portfolio; attendance at musculoskeletal postgraduate courses; informal learning.
- Member of the CSP
- Previous Experience
- 18 months band 5 rotational experience or suitable alternative experience; must include at least 4 months of Musculoskeletal Outpatients.
- Have worked in the NHS and understand the role of a Band 6 within it.
- Experience working as part of a physiotherapy and/or multidisciplinary team
- Evidence of student, Band 5 or physiotherapy assistant supervision
- Previous experience at Band 6 Physiotherapist level
- Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Previous experience with audit
- Self-directed learning
- Ability to work independently
- Awareness of Primary care working and NHS structures
- Good computer literacy
- Working knowledge of RIO / Smart card
- Additional Requirements
- Ability to travel to multiple sites
- Clear vision of role/commitment to speciality
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 6 at £37,338 – £44,962 a year, across England.
This advert: £41,957 – £50,387 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust
Senior MSK Physiotherapist
The closing date is 04 October 2026
Job summary
Flexible hours |Full or Part time hours | No compulsory weekends | Free staff parking | Extensive training & development | Supportive, motivated team | Flexible base location across Berkshire dependent on service need.
Are you an enthusiastic and organised physiotherapist with a passion for musculoskeletal care? Berkshire Healthcare is looking for motivated Band 6 MSK Physiotherapists to join our dynamic Outpatient Physiotherapy team with at least 18 months of post-graduate experience.
You'll be part of a supportive and skilled team, working alongside colleagues from bands 3 to 7, with access to Band 7 Clinical Specialist Physiotherapists for supervision, in-service training, and development opportunities. You'll also benefit from strong links with Advanced Practice Physiotherapists.
Why choose this role?
- Diverse range of patients age 5 and up
- Encouraging team culture with dedicated support frameworks
- Structured clinical supervision and support, including access to Clinical Specialists and Advanced Practice Physiotherapists
- Responsible for supervising less experienced clinicians, physiotherapy assistants and students
- Opportunity to engage with service development projects
- Flexible working hours (Monday-Friday, no weekends or on-call) to help
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