Job summary
Highly Specialist Physiotherapist MSK Band 7
We have 1 full time Band 7 post available in the Cambridge and Ely locality.
We are looking for a clinician who has excellent interpersonal and communication skills, likes working in a team and wants to provide the best they can to their patients.
The applicant should have substantial post graduate experience in musculoskeletal outpatients.
Should we receive a high number of applications we reserve the right to close this vacancy at any point after 10th August 2026
Main duties of the job
To undertake advanced assessment and treatment of patients with musculoskeletal problems that may have complex and or chronic presentation and to determine clinical diagnosis and physiotherapy treatment indicated, and to maintain records as an autonomous practitioner.
To undertake clinical duties in a number of ways which may include face to face consultations, virtual consultations and Group settings.
Specialist assessment and treatment of patients as part of the multidisciplinary team, working towards maintaining a high standard of service in designated areas, independently responsible for own caseload and area of responsibility. Responsible for managing, prioritising and delegating this clinical caseload.
To assist in the management of the day-to-day clinical services of the team to ensure that a proficient and effective service is provided to all patients.
About us
Rated 'Outstanding' by the Care Quality Commission, we are proud to provide high quality innovative services across most of the east of England that enable people to receive care closer to home and live healthier lives.
There's one reason why our services are outstanding - and that's our amazing staff who, for the seventh year running, rated us incredibly highly in the national staff survey.
If you share our passion for innovative and high-quality care delivery, then please submit your application and join us on our exciting journey as a leading-edge specialist community provider. All are welcome to apply and our promise to you is a culture which prioritises staff engagement and development.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be professionally and legally accountable and responsible for all aspects of own work, including the management of patients in your care. To ensure high standards of clinical care for patients and support more junior members of staff to do likewise. At all times post-holder will work within CSP and CCS guidelines.
Evaluate and prioritise the referrals received based on clinical need and communication with the referring party.
To undertake the comprehensive assessment of patients, including those with a complex and multiple presentation, using investigative and analytical skills, and to formulate individualised management and treatment plans using clinical reasoning and utilising a wide range of treatment skills and options to formulate a specialised programme of care.
To interpret and analyse clinical and non-clinical facts to form accurate diagnosis and prognoses in a wide range of complex conditions and to recommend the best course of intervention, developing comprehensive discharges plans where appropriate.
To demonstrate highly developed dexterity, co-ordination and palpatory senses for assessment and manual treatment of patients.
To accept clinical responsibility for a caseload of patients and to organise this effectively and efficiently with regard to clinical priorities and use of time.
To treat patients in group settings of up to 15 patients. To be responsible for assessing suitability of patients for group treatment and on-going monitoring of individuals within the group.
To actively participate in working groups, clinical governance sessions and to contribute to the development of policy changes within musculoskeletal care that will impact on all service users.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be professionally and legally accountable and responsible for all aspects of own work, including the management of patients in your care. To ensure high standards of clinical care for patients and support more junior members of staff to do likewise. At all times post-holder will work within CSP and CCS guidelines.
Evaluate and prioritise the referrals received based on clinical need and communication with the referring party.
To undertake the comprehensive assessment of patients, including those with a complex and multiple presentation, using investigative and analytical skills, and to formulate individualised management and treatment plans using clinical reasoning and utilising a wide range of treatment skills and options to formulate a specialised programme of care.
To interpret and analyse clinical and non-clinical facts to form accurate diagnosis and prognoses in a wide range of complex conditions and to recommend the best course of intervention, developing comprehensive discharges plans where appropriate.
To demonstrate highly developed dexterity, co-ordination and palpatory senses for assessment and manual treatment of patients.
To accept clinical responsibility for a caseload of patients and to organise this effectively and efficiently with regard to clinical priorities and use of time.
To treat patients in group settings of up to 15 patients. To be responsible for assessing suitability of patients for group treatment and on-going monitoring of individuals within the group.
To actively participate in working groups, clinical governance sessions and to contribute to the development of policy changes within musculoskeletal care that will impact on all service users.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- HCPC Registration
- Extensive evidence of relevant MSK post graduate Courses / CPD
Desirable
- Extensive knowledge of non-MSK pathologies and managing an undifferentiated caseload.
- Previous experience of interpreting investigations
Experience
Essential
- Substantial post graduate MSK experience
- Evidence of advanced supervisory skills with complex patient presentation and management
- Extensive knowledge and application of manual assessment and therapy skills/techniques
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Extensive specialist knowledge of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy
- Exceptional organisational skills to balance the clinical and non-clinical demands of the job
- Extensive leadership skills and ability to demonstrate managing challenging situations
Desirable
- Expert knowledge of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy
- Excellent presentation skills with experience of delivering clinical education or service improvement ideas
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- HCPC Registration
- Extensive evidence of relevant MSK post graduate Courses / CPD
Desirable
- Extensive knowledge of non-MSK pathologies and managing an undifferentiated caseload.
- Previous experience of interpreting investigations
Experience
Essential
- Substantial post graduate MSK experience
- Evidence of advanced supervisory skills with complex patient presentation and management
- Extensive knowledge and application of manual assessment and therapy skills/techniques
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Extensive specialist knowledge of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy
- Exceptional organisational skills to balance the clinical and non-clinical demands of the job
- Extensive leadership skills and ability to demonstrate managing challenging situations
Desirable
- Expert knowledge of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy
- Excellent presentation skills with experience of delivering clinical education or service improvement ideas
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).
