Specialist Physiotherapist- Virtual Fracture Clinic
At a glance
- Band
- Band 7
- Contract
- Fixed-term
- Pattern
- Part-time
- Posted
- 28/08/2026
- Closes
- 11/09/2026
Sponsorship verdict
This contract type is not eligible for Skilled Worker sponsorship.
NHS Trusts cannot issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for part-time, bank, locum, zero-hours, job-share or short fixed-term (under 12 months) contracts under current Home Office rules. This applies even when the wider Trust holds a Skilled Worker licence.
Role summary
This role involves working as a Specialist Physiotherapist within the Virtual Fracture Clinic (VFC) service. You will triage referrals, conduct remote patient consultations, make clinical decisions, and manage patient care. The position requires advanced assessment, diagnosis, and management of musculoskeletal and orthopaedic conditions, including interpreting X-ray and MRI findings. You will also contribute to the development and evaluation of the VFC service, working collaboratively with Orthopaedic Consultants and the wider multidisciplinary team.
Key responsibilities
- Work alongside the Orthopaedic Consultant to deliver the Virtual Fracture Clinic (VFC) service, including referral triage, remote patient consultations, clinical decision-making, and appropriate onward referral.
- Undertake advanced assessment, diagnosis, and management of patients within the speciality, applying specialist clinical knowledge and evidence-based practice.
- Discuss and explain X-ray and MRI findings with patients and collaborate with the Orthopaedic Consultant and wider MDT to support effective clinical decision-making and patient management.
- Make appropriate onward referrals for further investigation, treatment, or specialist input, working collaboratively with Consultants and other MDT members.
- Undertake specialist physiotherapy assessment and diagnostic responsibilities, including appropriate use and interpretation of investigations such as blood tests and diagnostic imaging.
- Maintain accurate and comprehensive clinical records in line with professional and regulatory standards.
Essential criteria
- Diploma in Physiotherapy / BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy
- Evidence of relevant post graduate courses/CPD and reflective practice
- Up to date professional development portfolio
- Wide ranging post graduate clinical experience
- Involvement in carrying out clinical audit including the co-ordination and evaluation of, and the use of findings to make service developments
- Experience at senior level within a relevant specialty
- Experience of reviewing plain film
- Proven specialist skills in an Orthopaedic and Musculoskeletal setting
- Proven understanding of clinical governance with risk management
- Ability to analyse complex information
- Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with (professional) and multidisciplinary teams.
- Excellent verbal communication skills.
- Proven ability to work within context of tight deadlines
- Able to problem solve, including under pressure
- High level of IT skills
Desirable criteria
- Member of the CSP
- Experience of reviewing MR images
- Up to date IR(ME)R training
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 7 at £46,148 – £52,809 a year, across England.
This advert: £49,387 – £56,515 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
Posted 10d ago · Closes in 5d
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Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Specialist Physiotherapist- Virtual Fracture Clinic
The closing date is 11 September 2026
Job summary
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Work alongside the Orthopaedic Consultant to deliver the Virtual Fracture Clinic (VFC) service, including referral triage, remote patient consultations, clinical decision-making, and appropriate onward referral.
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Undertake advanced assessment, diagnosis, and management of patients within the speciality, applying specialist clinical knowledge and evidence-based practice.
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Discuss and explain X-ray and MRI findings with patients and collaborate with the Orthopaedic Consultant and wider MDT to support effective clinical decision-making and patient management.
-
Make appropriate onward referrals for further investigation, treatment, or specialist input, working collaboratively with Consultants and other MDT members.
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Undertake specialist physiotherapy assessment and diagnostic responsibilities, including appropriate use and interpretation of investigations such as blood tests and diagnostic imaging.
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Maintain accurate and comprehensive clinical records in line with professional and regulatory standards.
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Safely manage clinical risk within the caseload, identifying and escalating concerns appropriately.
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Evaluate clinical practice through audit, outcome measures, and reflective practice, contributing to service
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