MSK Static Physiotherapist
The closing date is 15 March 2026
Job summary
We are looking for a Physiotherapist with MSK experience who is passionate about delivering high quality patient care and wishing to develop their career alongside our team of Physios, Specialists and Exercise Rehabilitation Instructors.
You will deliver evidence based patient care to a varied caseload of MSK patients. We pride ourselves on developing individuals and this is an opportunity for those who see their future in MSK. There are many development opportunities with high quality teaching and regular supervision. You will have the time to consolidate and further develop skills as the service is actively involved in research and quality improvement. You will have the ability to develop your supervision and mentorship skills with opportunities to supervise assistants/technicians and undergraduate students.
We deliver a Combined Psychological and Physical Programme for chronic low back pain in collaboration with IAPT services and MSK Better Health Days seeing the service work closely with community partners. We host an extensive FCP service and see the MSK service working in close collaboration to ensure seamless and timely care for patients.
Main duties of the job
*To undertake skilled MSK assessments using advanced clinical reasoning skills and a variety of assessment techniques to provide accurate diagnosis.
*To develop and deliver individualised treatment programmes based on a sound knowledge of evidence based treatment.
*To communicate effectively with patients to progress rehabilitation and treatment programmes including those who may have additional communication needs.
*Manage own caseload, using specialist knowledge and skills as an autonomous practitioner, including maintenance of comprehensive records.
*To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable as an autonomous practitioner for all aspects of your own professional activities, to carry a clinical caseload of patients for whom you are responsible.
*To keep up to date with evidence base, current national and developments and utilise this knowledge and best practice.
*To maintain a high-level clinical skill set within the team to ensure high quality and compassionate care for all patients.
*To supervise technicians, assistant and undergraduate students.
*To participate in appropriate research / evaluation and service improvement projects.
*To ensure all care delivered empowers patients to recover their independence at the earliest opportunity.
About us
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust provides joined-up mental and physical healthcare for around two million people across our communities. With over 13,000 staff working in the community and local hospitals, we deliver care at every stage of life, helping people live their best and healthiest lives.
Our mental health services include community-based support and early intervention in psychosis (EIP) for both adults and young people, alongside a network of specialist inpatient wards covering forensic, learning disability, eating disorder and older person's care.
We deliver extensive physical health services too, from urgent community response teams helping frail and older patients remain safely at home, to hospitals at home teams providing acute-level care in familiar surroundings. Our neurological services offer rehabilitation and treatment for conditions including Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's Disease, Motor Neurone Disease, Head Injury, Cerebral Palsy and Stroke. Across Hampshire, our community hospitals provide inpatient rehabilitation as a step down from acute care, and our dedicated teams also staff Treetops Sexual Assault Referral Centre in Portsmouth, offering expert, compassionate support.
Everything we do is underpinned by our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect and excellence
Details
Date posted
02 March 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£31,409 to £37,796 a year Please note for part time hours the salary will be pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
348-CSS-10674
Job locations
Jubilee House
Medina Road
Cosham
Hampshire
PO6 3NH
St.Mary's Community Health Campus (Portsmouth)
Milton Road
Portsmouth
Hampshire
PO3 6AD
Employer details
Employer name
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Jubilee House
Medina Road
Cosham
Hampshire
PO6 3NH
Employer's website
https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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