Advanced MSK Physiotherapy Practitioner – Band 7 to 8a Development
At a glance
- Band
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time, Flexible working
- Posted
- 14/09/2026
- Closes
- 28/09/2026
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Role summary
This is a developmental opportunity for an experienced Band 7 MSK Physiotherapist to progress to an 8a Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner role. The 6-month program focuses on building advanced clinical, leadership, education, and service development competencies. You will deliver high-quality patient care within an integrated community MSK service, working alongside experienced Advanced Practitioners and a Consultant Physiotherapist. Progression to Band 8a is contingent on successfully completing the development program and achieving agreed competencies.
Essential criteria
- Degree or equivalent in physiotherapy
- HCPC registration
- Evidence of CPD in MSK physiotherapy in the form of a detailed personal development portfolio
- Postgraduate education/courses in MSK
- Educational attainment at level 7 in MSK
- Minimum 5 years' experience in musculoskeletal physiotherapy
- MSK MSc in musculoskeletal physiotherapy
Desirable criteria
- Clinical interest group membership
- Leadership training
- Injection Therapy qualification
- Knowledge/experience of pain services
- Extensive NHS experience in musculoskeletal
- Previous experience of working as an Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner autonomously.
- Experience of managing complex patients including those with red flag presentations and potentially suspicious pathology.
- Experience of teaching and training colleagues and peers in specialist skills associated with the role
- Experience of planning, organising and undertaking high level audit and research and development relevant to the service.
- A well-developed understanding of the wider context musculoskeletal heath and its impact upon local health economies.
- Understanding of the role of Clinical Governance in Health Care Services and its application to MSK Physiotherapy
- Previous experience of working as an Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner autonomously.
- Experience of teaching/ training
- Skills & Knowledge
- Highly developed physical skills and manual dexterity which are used with a high degree of precision to assess and diagnose MSK disorders.
- Established planning / organisational / time management skills to ensure continuity of service and further service development
- Demonstrates the ability to develop a specific package of care for a specialised / complex patient caseload.
- Ability to complete supervision and appraisal of own and others skills
- Ability to undertake moderate physical effort including manual handling activity associated with manoeuvring patients and equipment.
- Strong team player with the ability to lead developments within their sphere of responsibility. Computer literate skills
- Ability to complete supervision and appraisal of own and others skills
- Education/Qualification
- Degree or equivalent in physiotherapy
- HCPC registration
- Evidence of CPD in MSK physiotherapy in the form of a detailed personal development portfolio
- Postgraduate education/courses in MSK
- Educational attainment at level 7 in MSK
- Minimum 5 years' experience in musculoskeletal physiotherapy
- MSK MSc in musculoskeletal physiotherapy
- Clinical interest group membership
- Leadership training
- Injection Therapy qualification
- Knowledge/experience of pain services
- Extensive NHS experience in musculoskeletal
- Previous experience of working as an Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner autonomously.
- Experience of managing complex patients including those with red flag presentations and potentially suspicious pathology.
- Experience of teaching and training colleagues and peers in specialist skills associated with the role
- Experience of planning, organising and undertaking high level audit and research and development relevant to the service.
- A well-developed understanding of the wider context musculoskeletal heath and its impact upon local health economies.
- Understanding of the role of Clinical Governance in Health Care Services and its application to MSK Physiotherapy
- Previous experience of working as an Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner autonomously.
- Experience of teaching/ training
- Skills & Knowledge
- Highly developed physical skills and manual dexterity which are used with a high degree of precision to assess and diagnose MSK disorders.
- Established planning / organisational / time management skills to ensure continuity of service and further service development
- Demonstrates the ability to develop a specific package of care for a specialised / complex patient caseload.
- Ability to complete supervision and appraisal of own and others skills
- Ability to undertake moderate physical effort including manual handling activity associated with manoeuvring patients and equipment.
- Strong team player with the ability to lead developments within their sphere of responsibility. Computer literate skills
- Ability to complete supervision and appraisal of own and others skills
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 7 at £46,148 – £52,809 a year, across England.
This advert: £55,524 – £62,652 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Central London Community Health Trust
Advanced MSK Physiotherapy Practitioner – Band 7 to 8a Development
The closing date is 28 September 2026
Job summary
Developmental Post - Band 7 progressing to Band 8a
Are you an experienced Band 7 MSK Physiotherapist ready to take the next step into advanced clinical practice and leadership?
CLCH is offering an exciting 6-month developmental opportunity , starting at Band 7 with a structured and supported pathway towards progression to Band 8a .
During the development period, you will be supported to build and demonstrate the advanced clinical, leadership, education and service development competencies required for the Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner role. Progression to Band 8a is subject to successful completion of the development programme and achievement of agreed competencies.
Working within our integrated community MSK service, you will develop your advanced practice while delivering high-quality patient care and contributing to clinical leadership and service improvement.
You will work alongside experienced Advanced Practitioners and a Consultant Physiotherapist , developing your expertise in complex MSK presentations, advanced clinical reasoning and decision-making.
You will also develop across the four pillars of advanced practice , with opportunities to contribute to leadership, educat
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