Job summary
- Main area
- Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist Band 5
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 839-7406920-BM
- Employer
- Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- This post will involve travelling to various sites across Norfolk
- Town
- Norwich
- Salary
- £31,049 - £37,796 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 31/08/2025 23:59
- Interview date
- 26/09/2025
Employer heading
Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist Band 5 – Rotation
Band 5
Job overview
We’re looking for an exceptional Band 5 Physiotherapist to join our MSK Team on a musculoskeletal (MSK) rotation. This band 5 Rotation is able to offer newly registered physiotherapists who have a specialist interest in MSK, a range of clinical experiences. The main rotations are of 6 months duration and cover the following specialisms:
- MSK Physiotherapy
- MSK Hand Therapy
- MSK Foot and Ankle Biomechanics
- MSK Continence Physiotherapy
The successful candidate will provide high quality, patient centred care, assisting the team with the treatment of patients with a wide range of MSK conditions across the 4 specialisms.
We provide comprehensive in-service training as part of our Preceptorship programme for newly qualified staff, as well as peer supervision and dedicated slots for more experienced staff.
Flexible hours are an option for this role. Work bases will vary on service need. Applicants must be prepared to travel to sites across Norfolk.
We look forward to meeting you at interview.
Main duties of the job
To contribute in the delivery of high standards of health care to patients with MSK conditions in clinics, by assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating packages of care.
Formulate and execute individualised management and treatment plans for patients with MSK conditions, in collaboration with other agencies and the patient, utilising a range of treatment skills within the specialisms of MSK Physiotherapy, MSK Hand Therapy, Continence and Foot and Ankle Biomechanics.
Assessments and treatments will take the form of face to face consultations, or telephone/video consultations.
To work with all health care professionals and statutory/non statutory agencies to provide a seamless integrated service to our services users.
Work when needed in a variety of locations to meet the needs of the service.
Working for our organisation
The MSK clinical team comprises of Extended Scope Practitioners within our Musculoskeletal Assessment and Triage team (MATS ) , Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Podiatrists and MSK Assistant Practitioners. We also provide First Contact Practitioners from within our overall MSK structure. We work out of various venues, including; health centres; GP surgeries; community hospitals; and leisure centres.
Apply now to join an organisation that has been awarded an ‘Outstanding’ rating by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the highest possible rating and the first stand-alone NHS community trust in the country to be awarded the title.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To undertake comprehensive specialist assessment of musculoskeletal patients with a variety of musculoskeletal presentations using clinical reasoning skills and inform the development of a differential diagnosis. Assessments and treatments will take the form of face to face or virtual consultations to enhance patient access to our services
Formulate and execute individualised physiotherapy management and treatment plans for patients with MSK conditions, in collaboration with other agencies and the patient, utilising a range of treatment skills within the specialisms of MSK Physiotherapy, MSK Hand Therapy, Continence and Foot and Ankle Biomechanics.
Full details can be found within the attached job description.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- BSc or post-graduate MSc in Physiotherapy or equivalent
- Current HCPC registration
Desirable criteria
- Clinical Educators course
- Membership of CSP
Experience
Essential criteria
- MSK Placement at Undergraduate Level within the NHS or experience of working within the general MSK field within the NHS
- Broad range of core clinical experience at pre-registration or if applicable post registration
- Demonstrates ability to be an effective member of a team
- Can demonstrate ability to problem solve in clinical setting
Desirable criteria
- Previous work experience
Skills Abilities and Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Variety of student placements undertaken
- Good Time Management
- Can work flexibly to accommodate patient / service needs
- Demonstrates ability to apply skills across various clinical settings/applications
- Demonstrates an understanding of evidence based practice and clinical audit
- Ability to prioritise work effectively
- Can manage change to different rotations
- Demonstrates commitment to continuing professional development/lifelong learning
- Well developed problem solving skills
Desirable criteria
- Ability to use own initiative
- Good observational and reporting skills
- Evidence of MSK courses undertaken
- Able to provide high standards of care
Communication
Essential criteria
- Clear and concise English written and verbal skills
- Excellent communication skills
Desirable criteria
- Empathy and sensitivity
- Tact and Diplomacy
Personal and People Development
Essential criteria
- Ability to work within a team alongside peers, senior staff and non-registered colleagues
Other
Essential criteria
- Ability to travel to all rotation sites.
- Must hold a full driving licence valid in the UK or be able to make own travelling arrangements to fulfil the duties of the post
- Manoeuvre limbs of around 5-6kg
- The ability to: Kneel, bend, stoop and work in cramped environments
Personal attributes/behaviours
Essential criteria
- Flexible approach to service needs
- Adaptable to change
- Able to work under own initiative
- Good knowledge/awareness of self
- Flexible approach to career pathways
- Able to identify with the Trust's commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
- Genuine desire to gain broad experience and a commitment to the MSK rotation
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
- Toni Sturgeon
- Job title
- Team Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07769877338
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