NELFT North East London Foundation Trust

Senior Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist

The closing date is 03 December 2025

Job summary

We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated musculoskeletal physiotherapists to take on enhanced level roles, to support out growing team.

This part time band 7 post would suit either an experienced Band 7 MSK physiotherapist looking to take on a new challenge or an experienced Band 6 MSK physiotherapist ready to develop their clinical, management and leadership skills.

The successful candidate will work closely with our Clinical Lead, ESP physiotherapists,B7s in our clinics across Havering and Barking and Dagenham, and administration & clerical team to deliver high quality patient care through innovation and service improvement. A key part of this role is providing training, support and supervision to rotational band 5 and 6 physiotherapists, students and exercise therapists. In return we will provide the post holder with training and development opportunities through an established support structure.

Main duties of the job

We can offer excellent work - life balance and benefits including:

  • Protected CPD time with a diverse In Service Training Programme
  • Regular supervision and appraisal
  • NHS pension
  • Close transport links into London
  • Opportunity for service development and audit
  • Flexibility working
  • Agile working devices
  • Friendly and supportive teams
  • Staff wellbeing and employee support.

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.

Probationary Period

This post will be subject to a probationary period.

Starting with Us

NELFT places great importance on new starters being properly welcomed into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks, including mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process, new starters will also have the opportunity to meet the executive team, senior managers, and attend several drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing, and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.

High Cost Area Supplement - Outer 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 p.a. pro rata for part time).

Details

Date posted

02 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year pa pro rata (plus HCAS)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

395-HV165-25

Job locations

Harold Wood Polyclinic- working across sites

Harold Wood

RM3 0FE


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

qualification

Essential

  • BSC Physiotherapy
  • Post graduate Musculoskeletal and Orthopaedic courses
  • HCPC registreation

Desirable

  • MCSP

skills

Essential

  • Leadership skills
  • Organisational skills
  • Ability to influence and motivate
  • Team worker

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

  • Minimum 2 years B6 MSK Physiotherapy outpatients
  • Awareness of NHS priorities
  • Good clinical Knowledge

Other

Essential

  • Ability to travel efficiently throughout the area.
Person Specification

qualification

Essential

  • BSC Physiotherapy
  • Post graduate Musculoskeletal and Orthopaedic courses
  • HCPC registreation

Desirable

  • MCSP

skills

Essential

  • Leadership skills
  • Organisational skills
  • Ability to influence and motivate
  • Team worker

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

  • Minimum 2 years B6 MSK Physiotherapy outpatients
  • Awareness of NHS priorities
  • Good clinical Knowledge

Other

Essential

  • Ability to travel efficiently throughout the area.

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

NELFT North East London Foundation Trust

Address

Harold Wood Polyclinic- working across sites

Harold Wood

RM3 0FE


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

NELFT North East London Foundation Trust

Address

Harold Wood Polyclinic- working across sites

Harold Wood

RM3 0FE


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Musculoskeletal Clinical Lead

Mark.smith

mark.smith@nelft.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

02 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year pa pro rata (plus HCAS)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

395-HV165-25

Job locations

Harold Wood Polyclinic- working across sites

Harold Wood

RM3 0FE


Supporting documents

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