Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

MSK Outpatient Physiotherapist

The closing date is 01 October 2025

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Job summary

To provide a highly skilled physiotherapy assessment, education, advice and treatment service to outpatients referred by G.Ps. Patient conditions will include musculoskeletal conditions (including post operative orthopaedics), arthritis, and patients presenting with acute, chronic and or complex spinal pain.

To work in an Outpatient MSK Physiotherapy clinic setting within the trust, these are based in small clinics at GP surgeries/health centres

To be a source of expertise on the management and treatment of musculoskeletal conditions.

To supervise less experienced physiotherapists and students on clinical placement.

Main duties of the job

To perform highly specialist physiotherapeutic assessment of patients with diverse presentations who may have complex physical and psychological conditions.

To hold responsibility for own caseload and be responsible for patients with musculoskeletal conditions, working without clinical supervision. To participate in regular formal training, clinical reasoning sessions and peer review. Access for advice and support is available from a clinical specialist physiotherapists if required.

To undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner.

To supervise, mentor, educate and assess undergraduate physiotherapy students and to ensure the standard of practice and teaching meets the standard set by universities.

To provide clinical and non- clinical support to more junior / less experienced staff.

To undertake evidence-based audit and research projects in conjunction with peers to develop and enhance personal and team's clinical practice within the service.

To make recommendations to and assist the service lead with changes in practice by the team or to service protocols.

About us

Our well-established and proactive Physiotherapy service consists of small teams of therapists in dedicated Outpatient MSK Physiotherapy clinics based at GP surgeries/ health centres across the diverse and popular borough of Hillingdon.

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and innovative physiotherapist with excellent Musculoskeletal skills and experience. This post will initially be based at The Warren Health Centre but as with all posts, location is subject to change according to service need.

This post is part-time and hours worked will need to fit in with the staff rota which currently includes working from 8am-4.30pm on a Friday and may include working until 8pm on a Tuesday or Wednesday evening. It should be noted that hours are subject to change and all applicants must have the ability and aptitude to be flexible with their hours .

We have a robust in-service training programme where peer review and reflective practice are actively encouraged. Professional development is maintained through protected time for band 7 self-study and peer support with a senior team that have a diverse range of clinical backgrounds . We have an established appraisal and development system with a positive approach to the implementation of the NHS KSF

Date posted

17 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£53,751 to £60,651 a year pro rata inc HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

333-G-HC-1511

Job locations

The Warren Health Centre

The Warren, Uxbridge Road

Hayes

UB4 0SF

Job description

Job responsibilities

To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of own clinical practice, including the management of patients.
To undertake a comprehensive assessment of patients including those with diverse or highly complex presentations or multiple pathologies, using advanced clinical reasoning skills and manual assessment techniques to formulate accurate clinical picture and provide a diagnosis.
To formulate and deliver (from a variety of options) specialised individual or group physiotherapy treatment programmes based on a sound knowledge of treatment skills underpinned by theoretical knowledge and experience. These skills will include; advanced manual physiotherapy techniques, mobilisation and joint manipulation, patient education, exercise classes, electrotherapy techniques and other alternative options, for example, acupuncture.
To evaluate patient progress, reassess and alter treatment programmes as required.
To formulate soundly reasoned clinical diagnoses and prognoses and make recommendations for the best course of intervention, developing short and long term negotiated patient goals leading to comprehensive patient discharge plans.
Working in the community setting may include lone working with telephone support line from a line manger to answer non-clinical and clinical queries as required.
To be responsible for the safe and competent use of all electrotherapy equipment, gym equipment and appliances to be used by the patients.
To monitor and prioritise patients on the waiting list.
To act as location lead for the physiotherapy clinic if requested to do so.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of own clinical practice, including the management of patients.
To undertake a comprehensive assessment of patients including those with diverse or highly complex presentations or multiple pathologies, using advanced clinical reasoning skills and manual assessment techniques to formulate accurate clinical picture and provide a diagnosis.
To formulate and deliver (from a variety of options) specialised individual or group physiotherapy treatment programmes based on a sound knowledge of treatment skills underpinned by theoretical knowledge and experience. These skills will include; advanced manual physiotherapy techniques, mobilisation and joint manipulation, patient education, exercise classes, electrotherapy techniques and other alternative options, for example, acupuncture.
To evaluate patient progress, reassess and alter treatment programmes as required.
To formulate soundly reasoned clinical diagnoses and prognoses and make recommendations for the best course of intervention, developing short and long term negotiated patient goals leading to comprehensive patient discharge plans.
Working in the community setting may include lone working with telephone support line from a line manger to answer non-clinical and clinical queries as required.
To be responsible for the safe and competent use of all electrotherapy equipment, gym equipment and appliances to be used by the patients.
To monitor and prioritise patients on the waiting list.
To act as location lead for the physiotherapy clinic if requested to do so.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Extensive years of physiotherapy experience post qualification
Relevant Musculoskeletal skills
Substantial experience in Musculoskeletal Outpatient conditions- at senior Band 6 level
NHS experience

Qualifications

Essential

Degree in Physiotherapy (or equivalent)
Current UK HCPC registration
Relevant Post-Graduate CPD regarding musculoskeletal conditions

Skills and knowledge

Essential

Excellent written and verbal communication in English
Evidence of Musculoskeletal CPD
Good keyboard skills and ability to access the Internet
Good Clinical Audit skills
Flexible approach to work practice

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Extensive years of physiotherapy experience post qualification
Relevant Musculoskeletal skills
Substantial experience in Musculoskeletal Outpatient conditions- at senior Band 6 level
NHS experience

Qualifications

Essential

Degree in Physiotherapy (or equivalent)
Current UK HCPC registration
Relevant Post-Graduate CPD regarding musculoskeletal conditions

Skills and knowledge

Essential

Excellent written and verbal communication in English
Evidence of Musculoskeletal CPD
Good keyboard skills and ability to access the Internet
Good Clinical Audit skills
Flexible approach to work practice

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 (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Warren Health Centre

The Warren, Uxbridge Road

Hayes

UB4 0SF

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Warren Health Centre

The Warren, Uxbridge Road

Hayes

UB4 0SF

Employer's website

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