Job summary
Our team is expanding, and we are looking for experienced musculoskeletal physiotherapists with advance practice skills to join our MSK team.
The successful candidates will join our well-established team of ESP's providing orthopaedic and spinal triage using advanced level assessment and treatment in clinics across the London Boroughs of Havering and Barking and Dagenham. Advanced level skills such as injection therapy and independent prescribing are advantageous. There is support for CPD to attend relevant courses identified during appraisal.
The team work closely with and support our MSK physiotherapy service contributing to in- service training, clinical education, service elevation and service development.
Whilst mainly clinic based, there is scope to working from home one day per week. Laptops are provided.
We have good transport links to both London and Essex.
Main duties of the job
To provide a highly specialist extended scope physiotherapy role and operate as a team member within the Musculoskeletal Clinical Assessment & Treatment Service (MCATS) and Spinal and Musculoskeletal Service (SMAS) for North East London Foundation Trust (NELFT) which will allow for the assessment, diagnosis and pathway assignation of patients with spinal pain and musculoskeletal conditions.
About us
Our Values 2025 - 2030
Working with our colleagues, patients and carers, we have co-produced three new values that we aim to embed within our culture here at NELFT.
They are:
- We are kind.
- We are respectful.
- We work together with our communities.
High Cost Area Supplement - London
This post also attracts payment for High-Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary. (with a minimum of £4,714 to a maximum of £5,941).
Job description
Job responsibilities
Detailed Job Description and Main responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at Northeast London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer closely to this when completing your application.We welcome your application even if you do not meet all the criteria listed in the person specification. Any development needs to help you succeed in the role, can be discussed at the interview stage.
Certificates of Sponsorship
Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points-based system
Use of AI
Please see attached document regarding acceptable use of AI during the recruitment process
Job description
Job responsibilities
Detailed Job Description and Main responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at Northeast London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer closely to this when completing your application.We welcome your application even if you do not meet all the criteria listed in the person specification. Any development needs to help you succeed in the role, can be discussed at the interview stage.
Certificates of Sponsorship
Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points-based system
Use of AI
Please see attached document regarding acceptable use of AI during the recruitment process
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Post graduate MSc in MSK Physiotherapy or Relevant M level education
- Registration with HCPC
- Post graduate training including Biopsychosocial approaches
Desirable
- Accredited student supervisor course
- Teaching qualification or Lecturing experience
- Injection therapy training
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience working as an MSK ESP
- Post qualification experience in a range of settings including musculoskeletal outpatient setting.
- Experience of teaching and presenting
- Previous experience in a musculoskeletal triage role
- Previous experience as a band 7 musculoskeletal physiotherapist post holder
Desirable
- Worked in an ESP training post
- Student supervision
Knowledge
Essential
- Full understanding of the role of diagnostics and the relevant use of appropriate tests
- Ability to undertake further study including diagnostic training, injection therapy and non- medical prescribing and relevant CPD
- Understanding of the role of other professionals associated with the treatment of spinal pain and musculoskeletal conditions
- Knowledge of most recent approaches to back pain and related conditions
- Full understanding of the role of the biopsychosocial model and its implementation
- An awareness of NHS priorities
Skills
Essential
- Advanced clinical skills with an emphasis on musculoskeletal conditions
- Extended Scope of Practice skills
- Basic awareness of IT and IT skills
- Leadership skills
- Excellent time management skills
- Excellent organisational skills
- Good communication skills
- Presentation skills
- Report writing skills
Other
Essential
- To be able to travel efficiently throughout the area
- Team player
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Post graduate MSc in MSK Physiotherapy or Relevant M level education
- Registration with HCPC
- Post graduate training including Biopsychosocial approaches
Desirable
- Accredited student supervisor course
- Teaching qualification or Lecturing experience
- Injection therapy training
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience working as an MSK ESP
- Post qualification experience in a range of settings including musculoskeletal outpatient setting.
- Experience of teaching and presenting
- Previous experience in a musculoskeletal triage role
- Previous experience as a band 7 musculoskeletal physiotherapist post holder
Desirable
- Worked in an ESP training post
- Student supervision
Knowledge
Essential
- Full understanding of the role of diagnostics and the relevant use of appropriate tests
- Ability to undertake further study including diagnostic training, injection therapy and non- medical prescribing and relevant CPD
- Understanding of the role of other professionals associated with the treatment of spinal pain and musculoskeletal conditions
- Knowledge of most recent approaches to back pain and related conditions
- Full understanding of the role of the biopsychosocial model and its implementation
- An awareness of NHS priorities
Skills
Essential
- Advanced clinical skills with an emphasis on musculoskeletal conditions
- Extended Scope of Practice skills
- Basic awareness of IT and IT skills
- Leadership skills
- Excellent time management skills
- Excellent organisational skills
- Good communication skills
- Presentation skills
- Report writing skills
Other
Essential
- To be able to travel efficiently throughout the area
- Team player
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.
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
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.
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).
