Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Specialist Physiotherapist Orthopaedic / MSK Rotation

The closing date is 28 October 2025

Job summary

Do you think like us? Are you a driven and motivated Physiotherapist looking to join an exciting Orthopaedic / MSK team?

This post would suit a band 5 physiotherapist with a minimum of 2 years experience covering three core rotations of respiratory / MSK / neurology who has developed a passion for Orthopaedics/MSK and is looking to progress to their first band 6 role or an experienced band 6 who may be looking for a change or career progression.

We do what we do because we care deeply about not only our patients but our team. We are a supportive, motivated, and forward-thinking service where the sky is the limit. Rotations between the orthopaedic team based at Musgrove Park Hospital and MSK at Taunton & West Hub are 9 months in duration. During your MSK rotation you will work with our EPPs who offer mentoring, supervision, and injection therapy. We receive referrals from GPs, the orthopaedic assessment service, first contact practitioners, orthopaedic departments and other Health Care practitioners. Whilst working on the Orthopaedic wards you will assist with high quality physiotherapy service and be supported by expert B7 Team Leads.

We value time to reflect, with a strong emphasis on learning, clinical supervision, and clinical development. We support our colleague development through flexible clinical support, comprehensive in-service training program, protected CPD time. This is to help our team provide the latest evidence based and person-centred care.

Main duties of the job

Provide a high standard of therapy service to orthopaedic patients and musculoskeletal outpatients.

Provide specialist advice regarding the musculoskeletal assessment, diagnosis and treatment for patients referred to the service.

Participate in the development of the Orthopaedic Team and Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Service.

Participate in the Orthopaedic weekend rota.

Actively participate in their own clinical development.

Act as a source of expertise in the management of musculoskeletal conditions. Provide an advisory service to patients, carers, other physiotherapists, other health care professionals and the primary healthcare team including GPs. Be a fully member of the multidisciplinary team.

Treat / manager through physiotherapy patients on the trauma and orthopaedic wards and elsewhere in the hospital.

Be responsible for the safe and correct use of equipment within the department.

Provide clinical supervision, support and training to peers, Band 5 physiotherapists, students, and exercise instructors.

About us

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

  • Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
  • NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
  • Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
  • A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.

We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.

The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.

Details

Date posted

14 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

184-OL-BL-3468

Job locations

Musgrove Park Hospital

Musgrove Road

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 5DA


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job description and person specification for more details about this fantastic role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job description and person specification for more details about this fantastic role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree / diploma level education leading to state registration by the Health Professions Council (UK) as a Physiotherapist.

Experience

Essential

  • At least 2 years experience as a physiotherapist covering core rotations.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree / diploma level education leading to state registration by the Health Professions Council (UK) as a Physiotherapist.

Experience

Essential

  • At least 2 years experience as a physiotherapist covering core rotations.

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 (opens in a new window).

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 (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Musgrove Park Hospital

Musgrove Road

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 5DA


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Musgrove Park Hospital

Musgrove Road

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 5DA


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Hiring Manager

Carol Landon

Carol.Landon@SomersetFT.nhs.uk

01823343329

Details

Date posted

14 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

184-OL-BL-3468

Job locations

Musgrove Park Hospital

Musgrove Road

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 5DA


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