Senior MSK Physiotherapist

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a skilled and enthusiastic Physiotherapist to join the MSK Physiotherapy Outpatient Team at Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust.

This is a 12 month fixed-term role (37.5 hours per week) working out of Kidderminster.

We are seeking a Physiotherapist with NHS experience in MSK outpatients, who possesses advanced skills in assessing and treating MSK conditions.

The successful candidate will need to be proactive, highly motivated in their own professional development, able to demonstrate strong clinical reasoning, and committed to delivering evidence-based practice.

In this role, you will manage a complex and varied caseload in a busy, friendly department. There will also be opportunities to run group sessions and assist in fracture clinics, providing initial assessments and advice to patients following injury or surgery.

Experience working with trauma or post-operative patients is therefore preferred. The department also enjoys close collaboration with our Extended Scope Practitioner service, which specialises in spinal, knee, shoulder, and pain clinics.

You will be supported in your continuing professional development by experienced and supportive team leaders, and you will be actively encouraged to contribute to the development of both colleagues and the service.

If you have any questions or would like further information about the role, please don't hesitate to get in touch with Treena Jones (treena.jones@nhs.net)

Main duties of the job

Working as an autonomous practitioner, to

provide high quality patient focussed care through assessment, diagnosis,

development and delivery of individual treatment programmes.

To take the responsibility for own caseload

within a defined area of service or for a particular patient type.

To provide supervision, support and education

to qualified and unqualified staff and students.

To participate in

departmental audit in support of evidence-based practice.

To communicate with the

MDT as appropriate to provide comprehensive assessment to determine admission

prevention as appropriate to given speciality.

To undertake outpatient

activity as appropriate within area of speciality.

To contribute to our 7-day

service on a rota basis dependant on specialty of work. To complete on call

over a 24 hrs period / complete weekend working as appropriate to speciality.

About us

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large

acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute

services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a

larger population in Herefordshire and beyond.

The Trust operates hospital-based services from

three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester

Our workforce is more than 7,000 strong, and our

caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred

care. You could be one of them.

We are committed to recruiting the best people to

work with us. Our values, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our

everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.

Being open and honest

Ensuring people feel cared for

Showing respect to everyone

We are proud to have achieved Timewise

accreditation - this means we are committed to embedding flexible working

within our organisation as a flex positive employer.

DBS Checks and Costs

Any applicants who are offered posts requiring a

DBS check as part of their employment check will have the cost of this check

(at the current rate) deducted from their salary. Please see link in Supporting

Information section for more details on DBS checks and costs.

Details

Date posted

15 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time,

Flexible working

Reference number

C9365-26-0418

Job locations

Kidderminster Hospital and Treatment Centre

Bewdley Rd

Kidderminster

Worcestershire

DY11 6RJ

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

For a full list of duties please refer to the attached job description document

Key Duties:

Clinical:

To be professionally

and legally accountable for all aspects of practice, including the management

of patients receiving treatment.

To undertake clinical

assessment, including risk analysis, of patients presenting with simple and

complex/multi pathologies within defined area of speciality.

To be able to apply knowledge and highly

developed skills from a wide range of specialties e.g. respiratory, neurology,

musculoskeletal outpatients, care of the elderly dependant on given area of

speciality underpinned by evidence.

To use advanced clinical reasoning skills and

manual assessment techniques to establish accurate diagnosis.

To use judgemental skills and comprehensive

knowledge of physiotherapy treatments to formulate individual treatment

programmes based on evidence of best practice.

To demonstrate a high level of skill in

dexterity, co-ordination and sensory skills to deliver appropriate treatments

selected from a range of physiotherapeutic interventions e.g. normal movement,

motor relearning, manual therapy techniques, respiratory techniques, use of

NIV, exercise therapy, hydrotherapy and electrotherapy dependant on area of

speciality.

To regularly evaluate the effectiveness of the

treatment plan and adjust the treatment accordingly.

To use clinical knowledge to formulate a

prognosis and recommend an appropriate course of action and discharge plan.

To maintain comprehensive, accurate and

contemporaneous treatment records including valid consent appropriate to the

intervention.

To ensure that patient confidentiality is

maintained at all times.

To be an active participant on the evening and

weekend On Call Service, which includes advanced respiratory techniques and

non-invasive ventilatory aids. This may also include the treatment of children.

Rota will depend on Speciality

To be responsible for leading patient classes,

e.g. cardiac rehabilitation, knee group and rheumatology classes dependant on

area of speciality.

Communications:

To assess capacity, gain valid consent and to

work within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to

treatment.

To communicate effectively, verbally and

through touch, with patients to maximise rehabilitation potential.

To demonstrate

communication skills of persuasion, motivation, reassurance, explanation and

negotiation, with patients with barriers to effective communication may be

evident, eg expressive and receptive dysphasia, altered perception, hearing

loss, mental disabilities, pain and fear.

Barriers to effective communication will regularly be evident.

To write clear and

concise notes based on physiotherapy assessment and treatment of patients, in

accordance with professional standards.

To use written

information in assisting the patient to understand their condition and

involvement in the treatment process.

To liaise with the designated Team Lead

Physiotherapist regarding the workload of the area.

To liaise with senior physiotherapy staff

regarding highly complex cases.

To liaise with medical, nursing staff and other

health care professionals regarding patient care.

To liaise and where appropriate advise

patients, carers and relatives regarding patient care.

To liaise with members

of the multidisciplinary team and attend case conferences, MDT meetings and

ward rounds as appropriate.

To produce written

discharge summaries and/or progress reports to GPs, Consultants or other

referring health professional regarding the patients condition within

Speciality.

Education

and Training:

To be appraised by the Team Lead

Physiotherapist within area of speciality, agree personal objectives to be

achieved within area of speciality and formulate a personal development plan.

To maintain own clinical professional

development by a variety of means (internal/external courses, journal reviews,

self-directed study) in order to maintain up to date clinical knowledge.

To keep abreast of new developments in clinical

physiotherapy and evidence based practice.

To participate in all annual mandatory

training.

To demonstrate an understanding of clinical

governance in physiotherapy practice. To regularly evaluate physiotherapy

practice through the use of outcome measures and audit.

To undertake, or assist with Research and

Development activity.

To participate in training by the regular

delivery of presentations to fellow physiotherapists, other staff and students.

To supervise and

appraise more junior members of staff, assistants and students as delegated by

senior staff, to promote a high standard of patient care.

To adhere to local

department and trust policy.

Organisation and Management:

To prioritise and manage own patient workload

and that of supervised staff.

In the absence of the

Team Lead Physiotherapist in the specialty, to manage and allocate staff in

order to provide an efficient service.

To ensure the Team Lead

is fully informed of all matters affecting the speciality by regular reporting.

To be aware of and adhere to National,

Professional, Trust and Departmental policies and recommend changes for own

work area following audit or research.

To maintain a safe environment at all times for

patients, visitors and staff.

To ensure safe use of all mechanical and

electrical equipment or orthoses and appliances used in the care of patients,

providing advice to other staff and carers as needed.

To act immediately to rectify any unsafe

practices or environments witnessed and report adverse incidents or near misses

according to Trust policy.

To provide statistical

information regarding own workload as required for managerial purposes.

Professional:

To maintain Health and

Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration adhering to the Standards of

Conduct, Performance and Ethics

To maintain own

Continuing Professional Development in line with Clinical Governance and the HCPC

Standards.

To work within the

Rules of Professional Conduct of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy.

To be responsible for

maintaining own competence through self-directed learning and reflective

practice.

To assist with

research, audit and service development projects.

Job responsibilities

For a full list of duties please refer to the attached job description document

Key Duties:

Clinical:

To be professionally

and legally accountable for all aspects of practice, including the management

of patients receiving treatment.

To undertake clinical

assessment, including risk analysis, of patients presenting with simple and

complex/multi pathologies within defined area of speciality.

To be able to apply knowledge and highly

developed skills from a wide range of specialties e.g. respiratory, neurology,

musculoskeletal outpatients, care of the elderly dependant on given area of

speciality underpinned by evidence.

To use advanced clinical reasoning skills and

manual assessment techniques to establish accurate diagnosis.

To use judgemental skills and comprehensive

knowledge of physiotherapy treatments to formulate individual treatment

programmes based on evidence of best practice.

To demonstrate a high level of skill in

dexterity, co-ordination and sensory skills to deliver appropriate treatments

selected from a range of physiotherapeutic interventions e.g. normal movement,

motor relearning, manual therapy techniques, respiratory techniques, use of

NIV, exercise therapy, hydrotherapy and electrotherapy dependant on area of

speciality.

To regularly evaluate the effectiveness of the

treatment plan and adjust the treatment accordingly.

To use clinical knowledge to formulate a

prognosis and recommend an appropriate course of action and discharge plan.

To maintain comprehensive, accurate and

contemporaneous treatment records including valid consent appropriate to the

intervention.

To ensure that patient confidentiality is

maintained at all times.

To be an active participant on the evening and

weekend On Call Service, which includes advanced respiratory techniques and

non-invasive ventilatory aids. This may also include the treatment of children.

Rota will depend on Speciality

To be responsible for leading patient classes,

e.g. cardiac rehabilitation, knee group and rheumatology classes dependant on

area of speciality.

Communications:

To assess capacity, gain valid consent and to

work within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to

treatment.

To communicate effectively, verbally and

through touch, with patients to maximise rehabilitation potential.

To demonstrate

communication skills of persuasion, motivation, reassurance, explanation and

negotiation, with patients with barriers to effective communication may be

evident, eg expressive and receptive dysphasia, altered perception, hearing

loss, mental disabilities, pain and fear.

Barriers to effective communication will regularly be evident.

To write clear and

concise notes based on physiotherapy assessment and treatment of patients, in

accordance with professional standards.

To use written

information in assisting the patient to understand their condition and

involvement in the treatment process.

To liaise with the designated Team Lead

Physiotherapist regarding the workload of the area.

To liaise with senior physiotherapy staff

regarding highly complex cases.

To liaise with medical, nursing staff and other

health care professionals regarding patient care.

To liaise and where appropriate advise

patients, carers and relatives regarding patient care.

To liaise with members

of the multidisciplinary team and attend case conferences, MDT meetings and

ward rounds as appropriate.

To produce written

discharge summaries and/or progress reports to GPs, Consultants or other

referring health professional regarding the patients condition within

Speciality.

Education

and Training:

To be appraised by the Team Lead

Physiotherapist within area of speciality, agree personal objectives to be

achieved within area of speciality and formulate a personal development plan.

To maintain own clinical professional

development by a variety of means (internal/external courses, journal reviews,

self-directed study) in order to maintain up to date clinical knowledge.

To keep abreast of new developments in clinical

physiotherapy and evidence based practice.

To participate in all annual mandatory

training.

To demonstrate an understanding of clinical

governance in physiotherapy practice. To regularly evaluate physiotherapy

practice through the use of outcome measures and audit.

To undertake, or assist with Research and

Development activity.

To participate in training by the regular

delivery of presentations to fellow physiotherapists, other staff and students.

To supervise and

appraise more junior members of staff, assistants and students as delegated by

senior staff, to promote a high standard of patient care.

To adhere to local

department and trust policy.

Organisation and Management:

To prioritise and manage own patient workload

and that of supervised staff.

In the absence of the

Team Lead Physiotherapist in the specialty, to manage and allocate staff in

order to provide an efficient service.

To ensure the Team Lead

is fully informed of all matters affecting the speciality by regular reporting.

To be aware of and adhere to National,

Professional, Trust and Departmental policies and recommend changes for own

work area following audit or research.

To maintain a safe environment at all times for

patients, visitors and staff.

To ensure safe use of all mechanical and

electrical equipment or orthoses and appliances used in the care of patients,

providing advice to other staff and carers as needed.

To act immediately to rectify any unsafe

practices or environments witnessed and report adverse incidents or near misses

according to Trust policy.

To provide statistical

information regarding own workload as required for managerial purposes.

Professional:

To maintain Health and

Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration adhering to the Standards of

Conduct, Performance and Ethics

To maintain own

Continuing Professional Development in line with Clinical Governance and the HCPC

Standards.

To work within the

Rules of Professional Conduct of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy.

To be responsible for

maintaining own competence through self-directed learning and reflective

practice.

To assist with

research, audit and service development projects.

Person Specification

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Professional manner.
• Team player.
• Flexible, Assertive & Enthusiastic.
• Able to show initiative.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Approachable and consistent.

Skills/Knowledge

Essential

• Effective and appropriate written communication skills.
• Comprehensive clinical knowledge and skills in core areas and within speciality.
• Effective team working skills.
• Understanding of Professional, Legal and Clinical Governance responsibilities.
• Understanding of current NHS issues.

Desirable

• Teaching skills.
• Leadership skills.
• Presentation Skills.

Experience

Essential

• Appropriate and broad experience in core rotations (can demonstrate a broad range of knowledge from different specialities) or within speciality if a static post.
• Experience of working in an acute NHS environment.
• Evidence of relevant and recent CPD.
• Supervision and development of assistants and students.

Desirable

• Training of other MDT members.
• Active participation in audit or research.
• Experience of working in speciality at a senior level.

Other Job Requirements

Essential

• Able and willing to commute between sites.
• Able and willing to work across 7 days and take part in on call duties through a 24 hour period.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role.
• Commitment to working in Worcestershire.

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma or degree in physiotherapy.
• Health Profession Council Registration.
• Appropriate postgraduate qualifications/training.

Desirable

• Member of CSP.

Person Specification

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Professional manner.
• Team player.
• Flexible, Assertive & Enthusiastic.
• Able to show initiative.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Approachable and consistent.

Skills/Knowledge

Essential

• Effective and appropriate written communication skills.
• Comprehensive clinical knowledge and skills in core areas and within speciality.
• Effective team working skills.
• Understanding of Professional, Legal and Clinical Governance responsibilities.
• Understanding of current NHS issues.

Desirable

• Teaching skills.
• Leadership skills.
• Presentation Skills.

Experience

Essential

• Appropriate and broad experience in core rotations (can demonstrate a broad range of knowledge from different specialities) or within speciality if a static post.
• Experience of working in an acute NHS environment.
• Evidence of relevant and recent CPD.
• Supervision and development of assistants and students.

Desirable

• Training of other MDT members.
• Active participation in audit or research.
• Experience of working in speciality at a senior level.

Other Job Requirements

Essential

• Able and willing to commute between sites.
• Able and willing to work across 7 days and take part in on call duties through a 24 hour period.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role.
• Commitment to working in Worcestershire.

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma or degree in physiotherapy.
• Health Profession Council Registration.
• Appropriate postgraduate qualifications/training.

Desirable

• Member of CSP.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

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

NHS Careers website .

Employer details

Employer name

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Kidderminster Hospital and Treatment Centre

Bewdley Rd

Kidderminster

Worcestershire

DY11 6RJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Kidderminster Hospital and Treatment Centre

Bewdley Rd

Kidderminster

Worcestershire

DY11 6RJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job responsibilities

For a full list of duties please refer to the attached job description document

Key Duties:

Clinical:

To be professionally

and legally accountable for all aspects of practice, including the management

of patients receiving treatment.

To undertake clinical

assessment, including risk analysis, of patients presenting with simple and

complex/multi pathologies within defined area of speciality.

To be able to apply knowledge and highly

developed skills from a wide range of specialties e.g. respiratory, neurology,

musculoskeletal outpatients, care of the elderly dependant on given area of

speciality underpinned by evidence.

To use advanced clinical reasoning skills and

manual assessment techniques to establish accurate diagnosis.

To use judgemental skills and comprehensive

knowledge of physiotherapy treatments to formulate individual treatment

programmes based on evidence of best practice.

To demonstrate a high level of skill in

dexterity, co-ordination and sensory skills to deliver appropriate treatments

selected from a range of physiotherapeutic interventions e.g. normal movement,

motor relearning, manual therapy techniques, respiratory techniques, use of

NIV, exercise therapy, hydrotherapy and electrotherapy dependant on area of

speciality.

To regularly evaluate the effectiveness of the

treatment plan and adjust the treatment accordingly.

To use clinical knowledge to formulate a

prognosis and recommend an appropriate course of action and discharge plan.

To maintain comprehensive, accurate and

contemporaneous treatment records including valid consent appropriate to the

intervention.

To ensure that patient confidentiality is

maintained at all times.

To be an active participant on the evening and

weekend On Call Service, which includes advanced respiratory techniques and

non-invasive ventilatory aids. This may also include the treatment of children.

Rota will depend on Speciality

To be responsible for leading patient classes,

e.g. cardiac rehabilitation, knee group and rheumatology classes dependant on

area of speciality.

Communications:

To assess capacity, gain valid consent and to

work within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to

treatment.

To communicate effectively, verbally and

through touch, with patients to maximise rehabilitation potential.

To demonstrate

communication skills of persuasion, motivation, reassurance, explanation and

negotiation, with patients with barriers to effective communication may be

evident, eg expressive and receptive dysphasia, altered perception, hearing

loss, mental disabilities, pain and fear.

Barriers to effective communication will regularly be evident.

To write clear and

concise notes based on physiotherapy assessment and treatment of patients, in

accordance with professional standards.

To use written

information in assisting the patient to understand their condition and

involvement in the treatment process.

To liaise with the designated Team Lead

Physiotherapist regarding the workload of the area.

To liaise with senior physiotherapy staff

regarding highly complex cases.

To liaise with medical, nursing staff and other

health care professionals regarding patient care.

To liaise and where appropriate advise

patients, carers and relatives regarding patient care.

To liaise with members

of the multidisciplinary team and attend case conferences, MDT meetings and

ward rounds as appropriate.

To produce written

discharge summaries and/or progress reports to GPs, Consultants or other

referring health professional regarding the patients condition within

Speciality.

Education

and Training:

To be appraised by the Team Lead

Physiotherapist within area of speciality, agree personal objectives to be

achieved within area of speciality and formulate a personal development plan.

To maintain own clinical professional

development by a variety of means (internal/external courses, journal reviews,

self-directed study) in order to maintain up to date clinical knowledge.

To keep abreast of new developments in clinical

physiotherapy and evidence based practice.

To participate in all annual mandatory

training.

To demonstrate an understanding of clinical

governance in physiotherapy practice. To regularly evaluate physiotherapy

practice through the use of outcome measures and audit.

To undertake, or assist with Research and

Development activity.

To participate in training by the regular

delivery of presentations to fellow physiotherapists, other staff and students.

To supervise and

appraise more junior members of staff, assistants and students as delegated by

senior staff, to promote a high standard of patient care.

To adhere to local

department and trust policy.

Organisation and Management:

To prioritise and manage own patient workload

and that of supervised staff.

In the absence of the

Team Lead Physiotherapist in the specialty, to manage and allocate staff in

order to provide an efficient service.

To ensure the Team Lead

is fully informed of all matters affecting the speciality by regular reporting.

To be aware of and adhere to National,

Professional, Trust and Departmental policies and recommend changes for own

work area following audit or research.

To maintain a safe environment at all times for

patients, visitors and staff.

To ensure safe use of all mechanical and

electrical equipment or orthoses and appliances used in the care of patients,

providing advice to other staff and carers as needed.

To act immediately to rectify any unsafe

practices or environments witnessed and report adverse incidents or near misses

according to Trust policy.

To provide statistical

information regarding own workload as required for managerial purposes.

Professional:

To maintain Health and

Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration adhering to the Standards of

Conduct, Performance and Ethics

To maintain own

Continuing Professional Development in line with Clinical Governance and the HCPC

Standards.

To work within the

Rules of Professional Conduct of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy.

To be responsible for

maintaining own competence through self-directed learning and reflective

practice.

To assist with

research, audit and service development projects.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Professional manner.
• Team player.
• Flexible, Assertive & Enthusiastic.
• Able to show initiative.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Approachable and consistent.

Skills/Knowledge

Essential

• Effective and appropriate written communication skills.
• Comprehensive clinical knowledge and skills in core areas and within speciality.
• Effective team working skills.
• Understanding of Professional, Legal and Clinical Governance responsibilities.
• Understanding of current NHS issues.

Desirable

• Teaching skills.
• Leadership skills.
• Presentation Skills.

Experience

Essential

• Appropriate and broad experience in core rotations (can demonstrate a broad range of knowledge from different specialities) or within speciality if a static post.
• Experience of working in an acute NHS environment.
• Evidence of relevant and recent CPD.
• Supervision and development of assistants and students.

Desirable

• Training of other MDT members.
• Active participation in audit or research.
• Experience of working in speciality at a senior level.

Other Job Requirements

Essential

• Able and willing to commute between sites.
• Able and willing to work across 7 days and take part in on call duties through a 24 hour period.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role.
• Commitment to working in Worcestershire.

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma or degree in physiotherapy.
• Health Profession Council Registration.
• Appropriate postgraduate qualifications/training.

Desirable

• Member of CSP.