Highly Specialist MSK Physiotherapist

Job Summary A rare opportunity for an experienced physiotherapist to join the Homerton musculoskeletal team has become available. We offer the opportunity and support to develop within a long established and successful musculoskeletal service. We are a secondary care MSK physio service that has strong links with our community MSK partners, with rotational staff working across both primary and secondary care. The role will involve close working with Accident & Emergency, orthopaedic and sports medicine services which are the main source of referrals to the team. The role will involve supervision and operational responsibilities, service development expectations alongside the usual clinical demands. You will be supported in the role with: Regular senior MSK teaching Dedicated 1:1 band 8a supervision Funding and study leave for learning opportunities/courses/MSc modules Team Overview GP & Consultant referred outpatient services Homerton Healthcare & community outpatient locations Post-orthopaedic surgery rehabilitation, sports medicine, pelvic health, ESP/APP, MSK ultrasonography, non-medical prescribers, virtual fracture & persistent pain clinics. Close working relationships with Radiology, Rheumatology, Orthopaedics, Podiatry & Emergency Medicine Main Duties Provide clinical expertise as a senior Physiotherapist managing musculoskeletal patients. Act as senior within the department in the absence of band 8a/8b, managing operational tasks, patient complaints and potential incidents. Key member of the team in delivering clinical education and quality improvement projects throughout the service, as well as evidence-based patient‑centred physiotherapy management to a varied caseload of musculoskeletal patients. Opportunity to develop supervision and mentorship skills, including supervising band 6 Physiotherapists. About Us Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond. We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of “Outstanding” from the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, our procedures and our People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times. We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly. Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits. Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ and Nursing Times Best Places to Work list. Details Date posted: 08 December 2025 Pay scheme: Agenda for change Band: Band 7 Salary: £56,276 to £63,176 a year pro rata p.a. incl. Contract: Permanent Working pattern: Full-time, Compressed hours Reference number: 293-EMRS1-0519 Job Location Homerton Hospital, Homerton Row, London, E9 6SR Person Specification Education / qualification (Essential): Degree / Dip in Physiotherapy; Level 7 / MSc courses. Desirable: Completed or working towards IRMER; CSP membership; Working towards relevant M level qualification. Skills & abilities – clinical (Essential): Level 7 specialist MSK assessment skills / clinical reasoning / problem solving; Complex caseload management; Communication with patients & colleagues; Multicultural community awareness. Desirable: Persistent pain skills; Specialist clinical skills e.g. acupuncture. Skills & abilities – non clinical (Essential): Leadership; Teaching & presentation skills; Projects. Desirable: Supervision & appraisal skills; Recruitment and selection skills. Experience (Essential): In‑depth MSK concepts and Rx approaches; Current professional & NHS issues & NHS pathways; Substantive postgraduate experience in MSK; Clinical audit / QI / Service development. Desirable: Experience working within secondary care MSK setting; Experience of working in an NHS team & NHS Musculoskeletal pathways. Other (Essential): Evidence based practice; Demonstrating understanding of Trust Values. 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 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 Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Homerton Hospital, Homerton Row, London, E9 6SR Employer's Website https://www.homerton.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab) #J-18808-Ljbffr