Job summary
- Main area
- Physiotherapy WAM MSK
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 371-CHS956-B
- Employer
- Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Physiotherapy WAM Musculoskeletal
- Town
- Slough
- Salary
- £31,469 - £38,308 per annum (incl of HCAS)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 25/06/2025 23:59
- Interview date
- 02/07/2025
Employer heading
MSK Physiotherapist
Band 5
Job overview
Previous candidates from the past 3 months need not apply.
Are you a newly qualified or an established MSK Physiotherapist or Osteopath looking for a role that offers a fantastic work life balance? Or are you looking for a varied role that will give you the opportunity to work on a rotational basis across East Berkshire within MSK? If so, we have the perfect the role for you.
This isn’t your average MSK Physiotherapist role as you will be undertaking MSK specific rotations across different sites in East Berkshire - Bracknell, Windsor, Maidenhead and Slough - with each area offering a different insight and developmental opportunities into MSK Physiotherapy.
We work on a Monday through Friday basis, with no on call or weekend work and offer flexible and part time working, so that you can have a fantastic work life balance. The base will be Upton Hospital in Slough but with 6 months rotations
We would encourage applications from physiotherapists and osteopaths with a relevant MSK degree level qualification and registration with the relevant professional body (HCPC or GOsC) .
If this fantastic opportunity appeals to you, we would love to have an application from you. We will be offering interviews on a first come first serve basis and aim to give you an outcome on your application within 2 working days.
Main duties of the job
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You will participate in an across-site MSK six month rotational scheme; this will involve working across our different MSK Physiotherapy departments within the particular service area;
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Providing high quality effective assessment and physiotherapy treatment.
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Liaising with members of the MDT to ensure the delivery of a co-ordinated multidisciplinary service.
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To evaluate patient progress, reassess and alter treatment programmes if required.
Our service operates Monday to Friday between 07:30-18:00 depending on site – there will be a level of flexibility in the hours you work depending on service need. We continue to maintain an element of virtual working at the moment alongside face to face clinical work
Working for our organisation
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’re committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we’re committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.
Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:
- Caring for and about you is our top priority
- Committed to providing good quality, safe services
- Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions
Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:
- Flexible working options to support work-life balance
- 27 days’ annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
- Generous NHS pension scheme
- Excellent learning and career development opportunities
- ‘Cycle to Work’ and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
- Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
- Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
- Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
- Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
- Free parking across Trust sites
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The “must haves” for you to be considered for this role:
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Qualified or ‘soon to qualify’ Physiotherapist with HCPC registration – we encourage those due to qualify in the summer to apply.
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Know you want to specialise in MSK physiotherapy
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Physiotherapy knowledge and clinical skill to undergraduate level across a broad range of clinical areas
For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.
We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.
We’re committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.
Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.
Person specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Degree / Diploma in Physiotherapy or equivalent
- Evidence of ongoing CPD where appropriate e.g. maintained in a portfolio; attendance at musculoskeletal postgraduate courses; informal learning.
- HPC Registered
- CSP Membership
Previous Experience
Essential criteria
- Have covered a broad spectrum of undergraduate placements, including MSK outpatients
- Experience and good understanding of the NHS
- Able to present information, written and oral, in a clear and logical manner
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience as a Band 5 physiotherapist
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential criteria
- Physiotherapy knowledge and clinical skill to undergraduate level across a broad range of clinical areas
- Self-directed learning
- Ability to work independently
- Efficient, effective, and diplomatic communication skills both written and verbal
- Good computer literacy
Desirable criteria
- Currently has a smart card
- Good working knowledge of RIO
Additional Requirements
Essential criteria
- Ability to travel to multiple sites
- Committed to personal and team development
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Stephanie Gillespie
- Job title
- MSK Physiotherapy Head of Service
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01753 638561
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