Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

MSK Specialist Physiotherapist

The closing date is 15 July 2025

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen in our Therapy Services Department at Harrogate & Ripon Community Hospital for an MSK Specialist Physiotherapist.

You will be involved in the assessment and management of a varied MSK caseload from Primary & Secondary referrals.

Main duties of the job

Successful applicant will be working within the MSK and Rheumatology teams.

  • They will assess diagnose and treat complex patients.
  • They will work autonomously and as part of a physiotherapy and wider health professional team.
  • Involved in the education and mentoring of qualified staff and students.

They will also

  • You will be working as part of the MSK team fulfilling the band 6 caseload.
  • In service training, and CPD actively encouraged.
  • Assessment and management of MSK patients.

About us

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East.

At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you're looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients' lives, HDFT could be the place for you!

We offer colleagues:

  • A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work.
  • Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards.
  • Employee Support and wellbeing - we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service.

Please note:

  • Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications
  • Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application.
  • Please also be aware that the Trust does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles.

Details

Date posted

02 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum (pro rata)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

421-PSC-3135S

Job locations

Harrogate District Hospital / Ripon Community Hospital

Lancaster Park Road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX


Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on this position please see the Job Description and Personal Specification attached.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on this position please see the Job Description and Personal Specification attached.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered with HCPC
  • BSc Physiotherapy or equivalent
  • Professional development diary

Desirable

  • Evidence of relevant Post Graduate Qualifications / Modules

Experience

Essential

  • Minimum Post graduate1 year of Musculoskeletal experience
  • Previous student/staff development

Desirable

  • Previous NHS experience
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered with HCPC
  • BSc Physiotherapy or equivalent
  • Professional development diary

Desirable

  • Evidence of relevant Post Graduate Qualifications / Modules

Experience

Essential

  • Minimum Post graduate1 year of Musculoskeletal experience
  • Previous student/staff development

Desirable

  • Previous NHS experience

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Harrogate District Hospital / Ripon Community Hospital

Lancaster Park Road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Harrogate District Hospital / Ripon Community Hospital

Lancaster Park Road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Operational Lead for Physiotherapy

David May

david.may@nhs.net

01423553216

Details

Date posted

02 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum (pro rata)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

421-PSC-3135S

Job locations

Harrogate District Hospital / Ripon Community Hospital

Lancaster Park Road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX


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