Job summary
- Main area
- Musculoskeletal
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- Fixed term: 6 months (Monday to Friday , working across Various ECP sites.)
- Hours
- Part time - 26.25 hours per week
- Job ref
- 333-G-ECP-0642
- Employer
- Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Clayponds Hospital
- Town
- South Ealing
- Salary
- £44,485 - £52,521 per annum incl. HCAS pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 16/09/2025 23:59
- Interview date
- 26/09/2025
Employer heading
MSK Physiotherapist
NHS AfC: Band 6
CNWL (Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust) has almost 8,000 staff providing integrated healthcare to a third of London's population, Milton Keynes and areas beyond. We involve service users, carers, the public, staff and partner organisations in the way that we are run.
Our catchment area spans diverse communities, with over 100 first languages spoken. It contains areas of great affluence as well as areas of much deprivation. We are committed to providing services that meet the needs of the people who use them, and we actively encourage involvement from local people who can help make a difference. We’re proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME and people with disabilities to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.
We are recognised locally, nationally and internationally for providing high quality, innovative healthcare. We aim to employ only the best people, and our experts are frequently called upon to contribute to national health strategy and policy, and many models of our care have been adapted for use in other countries.
We offer a generous relocation package (subject to eligibility assessment) and flexible working options, including bank assignments for most roles. For more information on these and other benefits of working for us, see our Benefits, Reward and Wellbeing page
Become part of our team. We care for you as much as you care for others.
CNWL NHS Foundation Trust are committed to safeguarding all children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practices to protect children and vulnerable adults.
Job overview
The MSK Physiotherapy service in Ealing offers advanced assessment and treatment for complex cases referred by the GP.
The Band 6 post holder will manage a defined caseload, use evidence based/patient centred principles to assess, plan and deliver individual treatment plans. The post holder will undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner, with supervision from a Band 7 physiotherapist/ Advanced practitioner Physiotherapist within the Team. This will also involve participating in service training, liaising with GP, and supporting group classes.
The post holder will be expected to promote, maintain and develop a high quality, efficient and effective physiotherapy service to clients in accordance with operational policies of the team and supporting holistic care for the patients. The post holder will be encouraged to develop skills in providing undergraduate placements to students /rehabilitation assistants/ newly qualified Physiotherapist.
Main duties of the job
Ealing Community Partners: NHS, Ealing Council, voluntary and specialist providers working together to deliver health and social care for the people of Ealing
Community-based health care in Ealing has undergone a transformation. West London NHS Trust, in partnership with Central and North West London NHS Trust, (CNWL) the Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Trust and some other smaller providers, including third sector, have formed a partnership to provide integrated community health services in Ealing. The total value of the new 10 year contract is about £50m per year.
We have also committed to invest in improved links with local voluntary sector organisations (for example ECIL, Ealing Dementia Concern, Ealing Mind) and other community assets for innovation and flexibility.
We are looking for a highly motivated Band 6 Physiotherapist to work within the Ealing Community Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Service. This is a part time fixed term post of 26.25 hours per week for 6 months duration.
We have a commitment to clinical quality and service efficiency and can offer a supportive working and learning environment. There is opportunity to work with Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioners and Consultant Physiotherapist , Chronic Pain management Service, support supervision, appraisal of junior staff and be involved in a range of innovative service projects, including post covid rehab.
Candidates who recently applied within the last 3 months need not apply.
Provisional Interview Date TBC
Working for our organisation
The post holder will be working in community out patients clinic with other MSK Physiotherapist and therefore will be supported with in managing complex caseload including spinal pain. The community team is integrated to support cross referrals to other therapy service and thus support holistic care for service users. The service is fully electronic and committed to improve digital access for service users.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- To autonomously assess and diagnose patients with a diverse range of musculoskeletal, orthopaedic or rheumatology conditions, using appropriate assessment/diagnostic techniques, skills and tools
- To adopt a problem solving approach, engaging patients and carers in their treatment plan, negotiating on agreed outcomes, gaining consent and educating users on self-care.
- To evaluate and review treatment outcomes to facilitate discharge of patients.
- To deliver care in a range of settings including primary sites, clinics, GP surgeries and acute hospital as required.
- To work with members of the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure a seamless delivery of care, provide advice and education within this forum, acting as an expert in your own professional field.
- To continually review patients’ progress and refer as necessary to other healthcare professionals to ensure appropriate care is provided.
- To plan and organise a caseload and implement effective administration in accordance with department guidelines on caseload management.
- To participate in the services Clinical Governance initiatives and the
development and implementation of standards, guidelines and protocols.
Person specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Physiotherapy Degree/Diploma Physiotherapy
- Current UK HCPC Registered
Desirable criteria
- Membership of The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy or any special interest group
Knowledge & Experience
Essential criteria
- Awareness of audit and evaluation
- MSK Outpatient experience
- Broad under graduate experience in core clinical areas: MSK/ Respiratory/ Community Therapy/ Neuro/ Care of Elderly.
- Awareness of current NHS policies and issues which impact on the profession and the workplace
- Awareness of current issues or developments pertinent to own profession including legal frameworks.
- Have an understanding of clinical governance and how it applies to own work area
- Awareness of own knowledge and learning style
- Experience of working as part of a team
- Relevant clinical knowledge base underpinned by broader physiotherapeutic skills
- A good working knowledge of the NHS system of care. (Trained or worked in the NHS)
Desirable criteria
- Participation in project activity
- Active contribution to training others
- Experience of treating patients who do not speak English
Skills, Abilities and Attributes
Essential criteria
- • Ability to work as an autonomous practitioner.
- • Ability to prioritize and manage own work load in a busy environment with supervision
- • Good Clinical Reasoning / problem solving skills.
- • Basic IT competency.
- • Ability to process, manage and communicate sensitive information in relation to patient care and convey this in an appropriate and clear manner.
- • Ability to recognize and work with diversity
- • Excellent written and verbal skills including the ability to write straightforward letters and reports to a professional standard.
- • A strong commitment to patient care.
- • Reliable, flexible, motivated, diplomatic team worker who demonstrates appropriate initiative and good time management.
- • Willing to work extended hours to accommodate late opening hours
Desirable criteria
- Fluent in any other local language
- Experience in use of systemone
- Car user
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
- Arti Upadhyay
- Job title
- Clinical Lead MSK Physiotherapy Service
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07596889051
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