Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist – Adult Community Health Services B6

The closing date is 23 December 2025

Job summary

An exciting opportunity to lead a busy friendly dynamic MSK Physiotherapy team. The team provide a comprehensive community MSK and Woman's Health service located across two sites: Haslemere community hospital and Cranleigh Village Hospital

Main duties of the job

To work as part of the Community MSK Physiotherapy team which operates from two sites; Haslemere Community Hospital and Cranleigh Village Community Hospital. You will be based at one of these sites, Cross-site working will be required The post-holder will work as an autonomous clinician, undertaking advanced assessments, clinical diagnosis and treatment of patients with a wide range of musculoskeletal problems. You will be able to access clinical development and regular clinical supervision & peer support. As part of the Physiotherapy team and wider trust, you will contribute to service development, and adhere to the Physiotherapy Department and Trusts policies, strategies and objectives.

About us

Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.

We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.

Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.

Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.

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Date posted

10 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£40,617 to £48,778 a year Per annum (pro rata) including High Cost Area Supplement

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

8 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

384-SB-EMF19551

Job locations

Haslemere Hospital & Cranleigh Village Hospital

Haslemere

GU27 2BJ

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification

To work as an integral member of the MSK Physiotherapy team working to service local guidelines

To assess, diagnose, develop and implement individual treatment or management plans which are discussed and agreed with patients

To use specialist clinical skills to manage the more complex caseload

To actively keep up to date with clinical and professional developments

To provide treatment at either of our two community hospitals

To provide treatment to adults and children

To support band 5 Physiotherapists in their development by contributing to their training

To support students with their supervision and clinical development

To provide specialised assessment, formulate clinical diagnosis and treatment plan as an autonomous practitioner To take part in clinical outcome measurements and audit

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification

To work as an integral member of the MSK Physiotherapy team working to service local guidelines

To assess, diagnose, develop and implement individual treatment or management plans which are discussed and agreed with patients

To use specialist clinical skills to manage the more complex caseload

To actively keep up to date with clinical and professional developments

To provide treatment at either of our two community hospitals

To provide treatment to adults and children

To support band 5 Physiotherapists in their development by contributing to their training

To support students with their supervision and clinical development

To provide specialised assessment, formulate clinical diagnosis and treatment plan as an autonomous practitioner To take part in clinical outcome measurements and audit

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Degree ( or diploma) in Physiotherapy and be on the HCP register

Desirable

Post graduate training/qualifications

Knowledge

Essential

Member of relevant professional body Health Professions council Registration (HPC)

Desirable

Experience and knowledge of carrying out a range of msk assessments and procedures leading to a diagnosis and management plans , and be willing to continue to develop these skills.
Evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Degree ( or diploma) in Physiotherapy and be on the HCP register

Desirable

Post graduate training/qualifications

Knowledge

Essential

Member of relevant professional body Health Professions council Registration (HPC)

Desirable

Experience and knowledge of carrying out a range of msk assessments and procedures leading to a diagnosis and management plans , and be willing to continue to develop these skills.
Evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional 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

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

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Haslemere Hospital & Cranleigh Village Hospital

Haslemere

GU27 2BJ

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Haslemere Hospital & Cranleigh Village Hospital

Haslemere

GU27 2BJ

Employer's website

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