MSK Physiotherapist
At a glance
- Band
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 18/08/2026
- Closes
- 01/09/2026
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Role summary
An excellent opportunity for a Band 5 MSK Physiotherapist to join the Community MSK Assessment & Physiotherapy Service (CMAPS). This role involves comprehensive assessment of musculoskeletal patients, applying evidence-based treatment techniques, and assisting with pain management. The successful candidate will also lead rehabilitation classes and contribute to service development. The service offers excellent CPD opportunities in a supportive environment.
Essential criteria
- BSc/Diploma/MSc Pre-Registration in Physiotherapy
- Evidence of relevant post-graduate courses/CPD
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of IT skills or course
- Knowledge & Training
- Sound knowledge of musculoskeletal conditions and effective management strategies
- Knowledge of appropriate subjective assessment including specific questions relative to specific conditions
- Demonstrate safe objective assessment and able to perform in a timely manner
- Sound understanding of evidence based treatment interventions underlined by a good level of clinical reasoning
- Knowledge of the key questions to identify sinister pathology in MSK practice & when to escalate to senior colleague
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent communication & conflict resolution skills
- Committed to personal and team development
- Experience of supporting others with their learning such as students
- Experience in caseload management in MSK field
- Involvement in service improvements in the past and how to influence change
- Analytical & Judgement Skills
- Demonstrate good self-awareness including awareness of own learning style
- Evidence of further reading in the field of MSK and how it relates to clinical practice
- Planning & Organisation Skills
- Good organisational skills and time management
- Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Trust Values
- Able to provide safe, caring, and effective services
- Values and behaviours that reflect the Trust values of Care, Respect and Responsibility
- Commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that is free from discrimination and where people feel they belong and their contribution is valued
- BSc/Diploma/MSc Pre-Registration in Physiotherapy
- Evidence of relevant post-graduate courses/CPD
- Evidence of IT skills or course
- Knowledge & Training
- Sound knowledge of musculoskeletal conditions and effective management strategies
- Knowledge of appropriate subjective assessment including specific questions relative to specific conditions
- Demonstrate safe objective assessment and able to perform in a timely manner
- Sound understanding of evidence based treatment interventions underlined by a good level of clinical reasoning
- Knowledge of the key questions to identify sinister pathology in MSK practice & when to escalate to senior colleague
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent communication & conflict resolution skills
- Committed to personal and team development
- Experience of supporting others with their learning such as students
- Experience in caseload management in MSK field
- Involvement in service improvements in the past and how to influence change
- Analytical & Judgement Skills
- Demonstrate good self-awareness including awareness of own learning style
- Evidence of further reading in the field of MSK and how it relates to clinical practice
- Planning & Organisation Skills
- Good organisational skills and time management
- Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Trust Values
- Able to provide safe, caring, and effective services
- Values and behaviours that reflect the Trust values of Care, Respect and Responsibility
- Commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that is free from discrimination and where people feel they belong and their contribution is valued
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 5 at £29,970 – £36,483 a year, across England.
This advert: £32,073 – £39,043 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Job summary
An excellent opportunity has arisen for band 5 physiotherapist to join the Community MSK Assessment & Physiotherapy Service (CMAPS). The service includes MSK rehabilitation, First Contact Physiotherapy, Advanced Physiotherapy & the administration team.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and positive Band 5 MSK Physiotherapist to join our physiotherapy service. The post will allow you to hone your MSK skills, lead exercise groups and support with service developments.
There are excellent CPD opportunities in a friendly & supportive environment that includes a weekly clinical support group, regular clinical supervision, access to APP's, IST as well as access to external courses via CPD funding.
Main duties of the job
- To perform comprehensive assessment of Musculoskeletal (MSK) patients to identify treatment targets based on sound clinical reasoning skills
- To be confident in the use of a wide range of evidence based treatment techniques for multiple MSK pathologies
- To be competent in assisting patients with pain management with a variety of approaches and skilled communication techniques
- To assist senior colleagues in the development of the MSK service
- To lead the development and provision of rehabilitation classes
We welcome applications from those who are enthusiastic, ambitious and have an eagerness to develop the service and themselves.
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