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Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

MSK Physiotherapist

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Job summary

Previous candidates from the past 3 months need not apply.

Are you a newly qualified or an established MSK Physiotherapist or Osteopath looking for a role that offers a fantastic work life balance? Or are you looking for a varied role that will give you the opportunity to work on a rotational basis across East Berkshire within MSK? If so, we have the perfect the role for you.

This isn't your average MSK Physiotherapist role as you will be undertaking MSK specific rotations across different sites in East Berkshire - Bracknell, Windsor, Maidenhead and Slough - with each area offering a different insight and developmental opportunities into MSK Physiotherapy.

We work on a Monday through Friday basis, with no on call or weekend work and offer flexible and part time working, so that you can have a fantastic work life balance. The base will be Upton Hospital in Slough but with 6 months rotations

We would encourage applications from physiotherapists and osteopaths with a relevant MSK degree level qualification and registration with the relevant professional body (HCPC or GOsC) .

If this fantastic opportunity appeals to you, we would love to have an application from you. We will be offering interviews on a first come first serve basis and aim to give you an outcome on your application within 2 working days.

Main duties of the job

  • You will participate in an across-site MSK six month rotational scheme; this will involve working across our different MSK Physiotherapy departments within the particular service area;

  • Providing high quality effective assessment and physiotherapy treatment.

  • Liaising with members of the MDT to ensure the delivery of a co-ordinated multidisciplinary service.

  • To evaluate patient progress, reassess and alter treatment programmes if required.

Our service operates Monday to Friday between 07:30-18:00 depending on site - there will be a level of flexibility in the hours you work depending on service need. We continue to maintain an element of virtual working at the moment alongside face to face clinical work

About us

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we're committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.

Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:

  • Caring for and about you is our top priority
  • Committed to providing good quality, safe services
  • Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions

Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:

  • Flexible working options to support work-life balance
  • 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
  • Generous NHS pension scheme
  • Excellent learning and career development opportunities
  • 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
  • Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
  • Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
  • Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
  • Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
  • Free parking across Trust sites

Details

Date posted

05 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,469 to £38,308 a year per annum (incl of HCAS)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

371-CHS956-B

Job locations

Physiotherapy WAM Musculoskeletal

Slough

SL1 2BJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Themust haves for you to be considered for this role:

  • Qualified or soon to qualify Physiotherapist with HCPC registration we encourage those due to qualify in the summer to apply.

  • Know you want to specialise in MSK physiotherapy

  • Physiotherapy knowledge and clinical skill to undergraduate level across a broad range of clinical areas

For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.

We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.

Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.

Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Themust haves for you to be considered for this role:

  • Qualified or soon to qualify Physiotherapist with HCPC registration we encourage those due to qualify in the summer to apply.

  • Know you want to specialise in MSK physiotherapy

  • Physiotherapy knowledge and clinical skill to undergraduate level across a broad range of clinical areas

For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.

We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.

Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.

Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree / Diploma in Physiotherapy or equivalent
  • Evidence of ongoing CPD where appropriate e.g. maintained in a portfolio; attendance at musculoskeletal postgraduate courses; informal learning.
  • HPC Registered
  • CSP Membership

Previous Experience

Essential

  • Have covered a broad spectrum of undergraduate placements, including MSK outpatients
  • Experience and good understanding of the NHS
  • Able to present information, written and oral, in a clear and logical manner

Desirable

  • Previous experience as a Band 5 physiotherapist

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Essential

  • Physiotherapy knowledge and clinical skill to undergraduate level across a broad range of clinical areas
  • Self-directed learning
  • Ability to work independently
  • Efficient, effective, and diplomatic communication skills both written and verbal
  • Good computer literacy

Desirable

  • Currently has a smart card
  • Good working knowledge of RIO

Additional Requirements

Essential

  • Ability to travel to multiple sites
  • Committed to personal and team development
Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree / Diploma in Physiotherapy or equivalent
  • Evidence of ongoing CPD where appropriate e.g. maintained in a portfolio; attendance at musculoskeletal postgraduate courses; informal learning.
  • HPC Registered
  • CSP Membership

Previous Experience

Essential

  • Have covered a broad spectrum of undergraduate placements, including MSK outpatients
  • Experience and good understanding of the NHS
  • Able to present information, written and oral, in a clear and logical manner

Desirable

  • Previous experience as a Band 5 physiotherapist

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Essential

  • Physiotherapy knowledge and clinical skill to undergraduate level across a broad range of clinical areas
  • Self-directed learning
  • Ability to work independently
  • Efficient, effective, and diplomatic communication skills both written and verbal
  • Good computer literacy

Desirable

  • Currently has a smart card
  • Good working knowledge of RIO

Additional Requirements

Essential

  • Ability to travel to multiple sites
  • Committed to personal and team development

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

Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

Physiotherapy WAM Musculoskeletal

Slough

SL1 2BJ


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

Physiotherapy WAM Musculoskeletal

Slough

SL1 2BJ


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of Physiotherapy Services

Yasmin Jenkins

yasmin.jenkins@berkshire.nhs.uk

03003655678

Details

Date posted

05 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,469 to £38,308 a year per annum (incl of HCAS)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

371-CHS956-B

Job locations

Physiotherapy WAM Musculoskeletal

Slough

SL1 2BJ


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