Specialist MSK Physiotherapist

Job Summary Would you like to be part of an exciting new integrated service? Are you an eager and enthusiastic clinician looking for a new challenge? Then we have the perfect opportunity for you. This post will provide the opportunity of working in the MSK outpatient department based in Bridgnorth Hospital and is suitable for a dynamic individual who is enthusiastic and motivated to continue their professional development. This will be supported via access to a wealth of knowledge and experience in the form of consultants, GP's with special interest, Advanced practitioner's as well as clinicians with special interests. Through job plans and CPD programmes as well as opportunities to access apprenticeships and funding, this is the perfect role for clinicians with a vision for enhancing their knowledge and skills in the field of Musculoskeletal disorder management. We have established links with an award winning Research Team (In 2021, they won the Research Team of the Year award with West Midlands Clinical Research Network), allowing those keen to be part of research and development, the opportunity to be part of exciting projects such as studies into rheumatological conditions. Please note this vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received, we advise you to submit your applications early to avoid disappointment. Main Duties To work within the Physiotherapy Department in Bridgnorth, alongside therapy colleagues and the wider MDT in meeting the needs of people who require physiotherapy assessment and treatment to provide a high standard of physiotherapy care. To perform advanced physiotherapy assessments of patients including those with diverse and complex presentations/multi-pathologies and use advanced clinical reasoning skills and manual assessment techniques to provide an accurate diagnosis of their condition and to deliver an individualised treatment programme. To provide a high standard of physiotherapy care and undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner. The post holder is responsible for their own caseload and the frequency of their treatment sessions as well as being jointly responsible for a defined area of service working without direct supervision. The post holder is also responsible for the prioritisation of their personal work load whilst balancing patient need against their available work time. About Us Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust provides community-based health services for adults and children in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, and some services in surrounding areas too. These range from district nursing, health visiting and running four community hospitals through to providing very specialist community care through talented and dedicated staff. Patients, carers and the public play a vital role in helping us to develop and improve our services and we are constantly looking for ways to work with local communities, patients and the public to innovate and improve. Have a look at the Have Your Say section of our website to find out how you can feed back your experiences and help us to continually improve. Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust is an exciting place to work. It offers a wide range of employment opportunities for many people. Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust positively encourages applications from all areas of the community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or religious beliefs. We are committed to ensuring people who work for the community trust have a good working life - and a good work life/home life balance. Details Date posted: 20 November 2025 Pay scheme: Agenda for change Band: Band 6 Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 a year Per Annum Contract: Permanent Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working Reference number: 825-7532941-OPS Job locations: Bridgnorth Hospital, Northgate, Bridgnorth, WV16 4EN Job Description Please see the job description and person specification attached for further information on the role. Person Specification Training and Qualifications Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy Registered with the HCPC Evidence of Continuing Professional Development including attendance at recent post graduate courses relevant to musculoskeletal practice Experience Completed broad range of band 5 rotations including core rotations (respiratory, orthopaedics, trauma, outpatient MSK and Neurology) or currently working as a band 6 in MSK Recent NHS experience as physiotherapist Experience of working within a physiotherapy team and Multidisciplinary team Experience of Audit, Current policy and Outcome measures Evidence of special interest in MSK and Orthopaedic care Knowledge and Skills Able to present information, written and verbal, in a clear and logical manner, demonstrating competent IT skills Ability to work on own initiative, prioritise and organise own caseload and delegate when necessary Understanding of Clinical Governance and the implications for physiotherapy Other Able to meet the travel requirements of the post 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 Shropshire Community Health NHS TrustBridgnorth HospitalNorthgateBridgnorthWV16 4EN Employer's website: https://www.shropscommunityhealth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab) #J-18808-Ljbffr