Physiotherapist MSK

We have

an exciting opportunity for a MSK Physiotherapist in West Hertfordshire

Hospitals NHS Trust to join the Outpatient Physiotherapy Department at West

Hertfordshire Therapy Unit. You will be responsible for providing highly

specialised assessment and treatment for patients with complex musculoskeletal

needs, offering expert advice, guidance and information to patients, carers,

relatives and healthcare professionals. You will take a lead role in delivering

advanced physiotherapy care, managing diverse and complex patient

presentations, working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to

support clinical diagnosis, and independently planning and delivering

appropriate treatment. You will also be responsible for maintaining accurate

clinical records, acting as a specialist resource for physiotherapy staff and

other healthcare professionals, and planning, coordinating and evaluating the

physiotherapy service in collaboration with the Therapy Services General

Manager and Therapy Team Leads.

Main duties of the job

As an

MSK Physiotherapist, you will be responsible for supervising, appraising and

supporting the professional development of junior physiotherapy staff within

the clinical team. You will be managing a substantial clinical caseload,

applying your specialist theoretical knowledge and practical experience to

maintain high professional standards. You will also be responsible for

supervising, educating and assessing physiotherapy students, working closely

with universities to ensure clinical teaching and assessments meet

graduate-level qualification standards. Additionally, you will be leading

evidence-based audits and research projects to identify opportunities for

improvement, recommending changes to the clinical lead or service manager, and

supporting the implementation of revised working practices and service

protocols. You will also be expected to participate in a seven-day working

rota, if introduced and required by the department.

About us

Here at NHS Professionals, we run England's largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts.

Career Progression access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challenges

Work-life Balance flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources and build paid annual leave

Opportunity & Access over 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you the flexibility of choice to work how and where you want

Details

Date posted

15 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£28.36 an hour

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Full-time,

Part-time,

Flexible working

Reference number

M0042-91796

Job locations

West Hertfordshire Therapy Unit

Jacketts Field

ABBOTS LANGLEY

Hertfordshire

WD5 0PA

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

• To

communicate sensitive and highly complex information using appropriate verbal

and non-verbal techniques, ensuring patients understand their condition and

available support options. To adapt communication approaches to overcome

language, cultural, cognitive, sensory and emotional barriers, while

maintaining confidentiality and respecting individual needs.

• To

obtain informed consent and use appropriate persuasion, motivation and

explanation techniques when engaging with patients experiencing bereavement,

anxiety, fear, pain or loss of independence. To involve relatives and carers in

discussions about patient progress and future care arrangements where

appropriate.

• To

organise and prioritise daily clinical activities in response to changing

service demands, ensuring effective use of available time, facilities and

resources. To delegate appropriate tasks, accept delegated responsibilities and

adjust work schedules to accommodate urgent requirements and departmental

priorities.

• To

develop individualised discharge arrangements by establishing realistic patient

goals, evaluating progress against agreed outcomes and identifying suitable

ongoing support requirements. To provide patients, relatives, carers and

relevant professionals with practical instructions to encourage continuity of

care following discharge.

• To

ensure a safe clinical environment by following health and safety procedures,

checking the suitability of equipment and patient appliances, and reporting

accidents, hazards or incidents promptly. To apply clinical governance and risk

management principles consistently and contribute to maintaining compliance

with organisational policies and professional standards.

• To

maintain comprehensive patient records and manage clinical information using

relevant information technology in accordance with Trust requirements. To

participate in staff meetings, journal clubs, clinical networks and

professional learning activities, sharing relevant developments and supporting

the continued improvement of departmental practice.

Job responsibilities

• To

communicate sensitive and highly complex information using appropriate verbal

and non-verbal techniques, ensuring patients understand their condition and

available support options. To adapt communication approaches to overcome

language, cultural, cognitive, sensory and emotional barriers, while

maintaining confidentiality and respecting individual needs.

• To

obtain informed consent and use appropriate persuasion, motivation and

explanation techniques when engaging with patients experiencing bereavement,

anxiety, fear, pain or loss of independence. To involve relatives and carers in

discussions about patient progress and future care arrangements where

appropriate.

• To

organise and prioritise daily clinical activities in response to changing

service demands, ensuring effective use of available time, facilities and

resources. To delegate appropriate tasks, accept delegated responsibilities and

adjust work schedules to accommodate urgent requirements and departmental

priorities.

• To

develop individualised discharge arrangements by establishing realistic patient

goals, evaluating progress against agreed outcomes and identifying suitable

ongoing support requirements. To provide patients, relatives, carers and

relevant professionals with practical instructions to encourage continuity of

care following discharge.

• To

ensure a safe clinical environment by following health and safety procedures,

checking the suitability of equipment and patient appliances, and reporting

accidents, hazards or incidents promptly. To apply clinical governance and risk

management principles consistently and contribute to maintaining compliance

with organisational policies and professional standards.

• To

maintain comprehensive patient records and manage clinical information using

relevant information technology in accordance with Trust requirements. To

participate in staff meetings, journal clubs, clinical networks and

professional learning activities, sharing relevant developments and supporting

the continued improvement of departmental practice.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Physiotherapy degree qualification and full HCPC registration.
• Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy or equivalent.
• Documented CPD with specialist MSK skills and knowledge.
• Senior-level NHS experience in orthopaedic and MSK physiotherapy.
• Experience in post-operative outpatient rehabilitation, with Cerner EPR knowledge desirable.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Physiotherapy degree qualification and full HCPC registration.
• Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy or equivalent.
• Documented CPD with specialist MSK skills and knowledge.
• Senior-level NHS experience in orthopaedic and MSK physiotherapy.
• Experience in post-operative outpatient rehabilitation, with Cerner EPR knowledge desirable.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

NHS Careers website .

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

NHS Careers website .

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Professionals Limited

Address

West Hertfordshire Therapy Unit

Jacketts Field

ABBOTS LANGLEY

Hertfordshire

WD5 0PA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nhsprofessionals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Professionals Limited

Address

West Hertfordshire Therapy Unit

Jacketts Field

ABBOTS LANGLEY

Hertfordshire

WD5 0PA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nhsprofessionals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job responsibilities

• To

communicate sensitive and highly complex information using appropriate verbal

and non-verbal techniques, ensuring patients understand their condition and

available support options. To adapt communication approaches to overcome

language, cultural, cognitive, sensory and emotional barriers, while

maintaining confidentiality and respecting individual needs.

• To

obtain informed consent and use appropriate persuasion, motivation and

explanation techniques when engaging with patients experiencing bereavement,

anxiety, fear, pain or loss of independence. To involve relatives and carers in

discussions about patient progress and future care arrangements where

appropriate.

• To

organise and prioritise daily clinical activities in response to changing

service demands, ensuring effective use of available time, facilities and

resources. To delegate appropriate tasks, accept delegated responsibilities and

adjust work schedules to accommodate urgent requirements and departmental

priorities.

• To

develop individualised discharge arrangements by establishing realistic patient

goals, evaluating progress against agreed outcomes and identifying suitable

ongoing support requirements. To provide patients, relatives, carers and

relevant professionals with practical instructions to encourage continuity of

care following discharge.

• To

ensure a safe clinical environment by following health and safety procedures,

checking the suitability of equipment and patient appliances, and reporting

accidents, hazards or incidents promptly. To apply clinical governance and risk

management principles consistently and contribute to maintaining compliance

with organisational policies and professional standards.

• To

maintain comprehensive patient records and manage clinical information using

relevant information technology in accordance with Trust requirements. To

participate in staff meetings, journal clubs, clinical networks and

professional learning activities, sharing relevant developments and supporting

the continued improvement of departmental practice.

Qualifications

Essential

• Physiotherapy degree qualification and full HCPC registration.
• Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy or equivalent.
• Documented CPD with specialist MSK skills and knowledge.
• Senior-level NHS experience in orthopaedic and MSK physiotherapy.
• Experience in post-operative outpatient rehabilitation, with Cerner EPR knowledge desirable.