**INTERNAL MPFT APPLICANTS ONLY** MSK Clinical Champion
At a glance
- Band
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Part-time
- Posted
- 16/09/2026
- Closes
- 30/09/2026
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.
“This role isnot eligible for visa sponsorship. If it is identified that you require sponsorship to undertake this role your application may be withdrawn”Quoted verbatim from the source advert
Role summary
An experienced Physiotherapy Practitioner is sought for MSK Services in Stafford and Cannock. The role involves working with complex musculoskeletal patients, demonstrating advanced clinical skills, and contributing to service development. The post holder will be an Advanced Physiotherapist, responsible for a defined population of service users across various settings. This is an internal-only vacancy for current MPFT applicants.
Key responsibilities
- Provide Physiotherapy treatment as part of the Allied Health Professions (AHP) team.
- Demonstrate the Partnership Trust Values of Putting People first, empowering people and Working in Partnership.
- Act as an Advanced Physiotherapist with detailed professional and clinical knowledge.
- Be responsible for a defined population of service users in community and hospital settings.
- Assess complex/specialist care/support needs and develop, implement, and evaluate care/support packages.
- Undertake supervisory, training, and leadership responsibilities, contributing to team performance and service improvements.
Essential criteria
- Physiotherapy degree or equivalent
- Minimum of 3.5 years MSK Physiotherapy experience at an advanced level in the UK
- Evidence of advanced Leadership Skills
Desirable criteria
- Masters qualification in relevant area
- Significant experience of managing & implementing change
- Attendance at relevant Special Interest Groups.
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.
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Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
INTERNAL MPFT APPLICANTS ONLY MSK Clinical Champion
The closing date is 30 September 2026
Job summary
MSK Services, Stafford and Cannock are looking to recruit an experienced Physiotherapy Practitioner to join our friendly and innovative team. You will be required to hold a valid HCPC registration. You will be able to evidence advanced skills as a senior clinician working with patients with musculoskeletal pain and have a clear desire to expand your knowledge & skills with a capacity for autonomous clinical decision-making and problem solving. The post holder would be based in the Stafford and Cannock area and should have access to a car for work purposes as there may be a requirement to travel to different sites within the organisation.
The post holder will play a leading role in our MSK team within the Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (MPFT) with support from the service Clinical and Operational Leads. MPFT is a large, integrated NHS organisation and by becoming part of our team you will be well supported and empowered to deliver services consistent with our Trust values. We have strong connection and joint appointment with Keele University. The Musculoskeletal Service spans across both North and South Staffordshire providing a vast support network and wealth of knowledge.
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