Rotational MSK Physiotherapist
At a glance
- Band
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 17/08/2026
- Closes
- 31/08/2026
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Role summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a physiotherapist to specialise in Musculoskeletal (MSK) care within the Integrated MSK Service of Surrey Downs Health and Care. The role involves providing high-quality physiotherapy interventions to patients in an MSK setting, assessing and implementing treatment programmes autonomously. The successful candidate will work unsupervised, receiving daily guidance and teaching from senior physiotherapists, and will represent Surrey Downs Health & Care Partnership.
Essential criteria
- Previous MSK physiotherapy experience, preferably within the NHS
- Sound knowledge of MSK related physical conditions
- Working knowledge of broad range of musculoskeletal/older people conditions
Desirable criteria
- Pre-graduate experience in community settings
- Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- NHS (or equivalent) experience as a band 5 in a broad range of rotational posts
- Awareness of or experience with Safeguarding principles and procedures
- Degree in physiotherapy
- HCPC Registration
- Member of Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
- Evidence of CPD including attendance at relevant post graduate training in appropriate clinical field
- Ability to communicate verbally and non-verbally with patients and other professionals
- Completion MSK B5 (or equivalent) rotation
- Ability to organise and prioritise own workload
- Good time management
- Ability to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day
- Competent IT skills
- Car driver/owner
- Understanding of clinical governance and its implementation in the work place
- Problem solving skills
- Involvement in audit, research and understanding of quality issues
- Experience & Knowledge
- Previous MSK physiotherapy experience, preferably within the NHS
- Sound knowledge of MSK related physical conditions
- Working knowledge of broad range of musculoskeletal/older people conditions
- Pre-graduate experience in community settings
- Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- NHS (or equivalent) experience as a band 5 in a broad range of rotational posts
- Awareness of or experience with Safeguarding principles and procedures
- Degree in physiotherapy
- HCPC Registration
- Member of Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
- Evidence of CPD including attendance at relevant post graduate training in appropriate clinical field
- Ability to communicate verbally and non-verbally with patients and other professionals
- Completion MSK B5 (or equivalent) rotation
- Ability to organise and prioritise own workload
- Good time management
- Ability to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day
- Competent IT skills
- Car driver/owner
- Understanding of clinical governance and its implementation in the work place
- Problem solving skills
- Involvement in audit, research and understanding of quality issues
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 5 at £29,970 – £36,483 a year, across England.
This advert: £33,677 – £40,996 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Job summary
Surrey Downs Health & Care
The Integrated MSK Service of Surrey Downs Health and Care is a developing and dynamic service boasting a Consultant Physiotherapist.
This is a unique and exciting opportunity for a strong and ambitious physiotherapist with an aspiration to specialise in MSK to take the next step in their career.
The Successful candidate would be expected to represent Surrey Downs Health & Care Partnership, liaising directly with local health care contributors from the primary, secondary and tertiary care sectors.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Main duties of the job
- To provide a high quality physiotherapy intervention to patients in an MSK setting whilst consolidating and further developing skills and knowledge learned throughout degree course.
- To assess and implement treatment programmes as an autonomous practitioner..
- To work unsupervised reporting back and receiving guidance and teaching from the senior physiotherapists on a daily basis.
About us
Surrey Downs Health and Care deliver care closer to people's own communities through our Primary Care Networks, Community Hospitals, Specialist Services and our innovative partnership of local NHS organisations.
Surrey Downs Health and Care has a track record of providing person centered care that goes beyond organisational boundaries to do what is best for the individual. Thi
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