1809 - Senior II Musculo-skeletal Physiotherapist

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a proactive, knowledgeable, and motivated Band 6 Specialist Physiotherapist to join the Musculoskeletal and Orthopaedic Physiotherapy team at Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

This post is ideal for an individual with a strong interest in musculoskeletal outpatients, orthopaedics, and fracture clinic, who is keen to further develop advanced clinical reasoning skills within a dynamic and supportive environment. The role forms part of a rotational service covering Outpatient Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy, Trauma and Elective Orthopaedics, and Fracture Clinic, providing exposure across both acute and outpatient pathways.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

Sound postgraduate experience in musculoskeletal and/or orthopaedic physiotherapy

The ability to work autonomously while contributing effectively to the wider multidisciplinary team

A proactive approach to patient management, service development, and problem-solving

Strong communication skills and a commitment to high-quality, evidence-based care

We are seeking a clinician who is clinically confident, keen to learn, and motivated to contribute to service improvement within MSK and orthopaedic pathways.

In return, we offer a supportive team culture, development opportunities, and access to ongoing learning across a broad range of musculoskeletal and orthopaedic specialisms.

Main duties of the job

The postholder will be HCPC registered, hold a degree (or equivalent) in Physiotherapy, and demonstrate recent, relevant post-graduate NHS experience, including completion of a broad range of Band 5 rotational posts including musculoskeletal outpatients and orthopaedics, respiratory and neurology.

The successful candidate will deliver high standards of autonomous clinical practice within musculoskeletal outpatients, orthopaedics, and fracture clinic settings. Providing assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of patients with complex musculoskeletal and orthopaedic conditions, using advanced clinical reasoning and evidence-based practice.

The role requires involvement in service development and improvement across MSK and orthopaedic physiotherapy services within Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

Flexibility of working practice is required, including participation in seven-day services, weekend working, and the Respiratory on-call rota.

The postholder will contribute to the education and development of others, including supervision of students and junior staff, delivery of in-service training, participation in appraisal processes, and deputising for the Band 7 Physiotherapist when required. A supportive environment with clinical supervision and development opportunities is provided.

The interview date for this role will be Tuesday 17th March 2026.

About us

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust, currently rated Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives, including our ambition to be the best Place to Work

We scored best in the country in the most recent NHS Staff Survey for teamwork, compassionate leadership, and supporting work/life balance. In 2024's survey, the Trust also scored above average in every theme of the NHS People Promise the promise NHS colleagues make to each other to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone

We are proud of the commitment of our colleagues to ensuring a strong and sustainable future and our organisation is highly valued by our local communities

There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation

Barnsley Hospital NHS FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants

For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link on the right hand side of the advert to check your eligibility, please note that band 2 and 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship

The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles will only be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction

We reserve the right to close positions early

Employer details

Employer name

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP

Employer's website

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

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Employer details

Employer name

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP

Employer's website

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

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