MSK Physiotherapist
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NHS Professionals Limited MSK Physiotherapist
The closing date is 30 September 2026
Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a MSK Physiotherapist in Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust to join the MSK Physiotherapy Clinic at Hertford County Hospital, QE2 Hospital and Kingsway Health Centre. In this role, you will be responsible for providing specialist assessment, clinical diagnosis, and treatment for patients with complex needs. You will manage a varied caseload while delivering expert clinical care, supporting patients to achieve the best possible outcomes. You will also provide specialist advice, guidance, and information to healthcare professionals, carers, relatives, and other non-professionals, working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality, patient-centred care.
Main duties of the job
As a MSK Physiotherapist, you will be responsible for working autonomously, prioritising your workload, and making independent clinical decisions within your scope of practice. You will monitor and evaluate patient progress, adapting management plans where appropriate, while ensuring accurate, timely, and comprehensive clinical documentation is maintained in line with professional standards, Trust policies, and legal requirements.
About us
Here at NHS Professionals, we run England's largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts.
Career Progression access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challenges
Work-life Balance flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources and build paid annual leave
Opportunity & Access over 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you the flexibility of choice to work how and where you want
Details
Date posted
28 July 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£25.01 an hour
Contract
Bank
Duration
2 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
M0042-90371
Job locations
Hertford County Hospital
North Road
HERTFORD
SG14 1LP
United Kingdom
New Queen Elizabeth Ii Hospital
Howlands
WELWYN GARDEN CITY
Hertfordshire
AL7 4HQ
United Kingdom
New Queen Elizabeth Ii Hospital
Howlands
WELWYN GARDEN CITY
Hertfordshire
AL7 4HQ
United Kingdom
Kingsway Health Centre
Unit 18
Stevenage Leisure Park, Kings Way
STEVENAGE
Hertfordshire
SG1 2UA
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To perform advanced physiotherapeutic assessment of musculoskeletal patients with diverse presentations and complex physical and psychological needs. To determine a clinical diagnosis and develop and deliver individualised treatment programmes. To keep and maintain clear and concise records of assessments, treatments and progress of all patients.
- To participate in evidence-based audit projects that evaluate clinical practice and service performance, contributing to the identification of opportunities for improvement. You will support the implementation of recommendations that enhance the quality and effectiveness of the physiotherapy service.
- To contribute to the development, review, and implementation of clinical protocols, pathways, and departmental procedures, ensuring they reflect current evidence and best practice. You will assist senior colleagues in embedding service improvements across the team.
- To identify opportunities to improve service delivery by sharing ideas and recommendations with senior physiotherapists. You will contribute to initiatives that promote innovation, efficiency, and continuous service development.
- To participate in departmental meetings, service planning activities, and professional discussions, contributing to the achievement of team objectives. You will support effective communication and collaborative working to help deliver an efficient physiotherapy service.
- To maintain compliance with Trust policies, professional standards, and clinical governance requirements, supporting a culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement. You will contribute to ensuring services are delivered safely, effectively, and in accordance with organisational expectations.
Job responsibilities
- To perform advanced physiotherapeutic assessment of musculoskeletal patients with diverse presentations and complex physical and psychological needs. To determine a clinical diagnosis and develop and deliver individualised treatment programmes. To keep and maintain clear and concise records of assessments, treatments and progress of all patients.
- To participate in evidence-based audit projects that evaluate clinical practice and service performance, contributing to the identification of opportunities for improvement. You will support the implementation of recommendations that enhance the quality and effectiveness of the physiotherapy service.
- To contribute to the development, review, and implementation of clinical protocols, pathways, and departmental procedures, ensuring they reflect current evidence and best practice. You will assist senior colleagues in embedding service improvements across the team.
- To identify opportunities to improve service delivery by sharing ideas and recommendations with senior physiotherapists. You will contribute to initiatives that promote innovation, efficiency, and continuous service development.
- To participate in departmental meetings, service planning activities, and professional discussions, contributing to the achievement of team objectives. You will support effective communication and collaborative working to help deliver an efficient physiotherapy service.
- To maintain compliance with Trust policies, professional standards, and clinical governance requirements, supporting a culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement. You will contribute to ensuring services are delivered safely, effectively, and in accordance with organisational expectations.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registered Physiotherapist with a recognised Physiotherapy degree or equivalent qualification.
- Minimum 18 months experience working in Musculoskeletal (MSK) physiotherapy at a senior level.
- Evidence of postgraduate MSK training and continued professional development.
- Experience of clinical assessment, treatment planning, and managing a varied MSK caseload.
- Strong communication, clinical reasoning, record-keeping skills, and commitment to patient-centred care.
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registered Physiotherapist with a recognised Physiotherapy degree or equivalent qualification.
- Minimum 18 months experience working in Musculoskeletal (MSK) physiotherapy at a senior level.
- Evidence of postgraduate MSK training and continued professional development.
- Experience of clinical assessment, treatment planning, and managing a varied MSK caseload.
- Strong communication, clinical reasoning, record-keeping skills, and commitment to patient-centred care.
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
NHS Professionals Limited
Address
Hertford County Hospital
North Road
HERTFORD
SG14 1LP
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.nhsprofessionals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
NHS Professionals Limited
Address
Hertford County Hospital
North Road
HERTFORD
SG14 1LP
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.nhsprofessionals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Prabhas Mudaliar
Details
Date posted
28 July 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£25.01 an hour
Contract
Bank
Duration
2 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
M0042-90371
Job locations
Hertford County Hospital
North Road
HERTFORD
SG14 1LP
United Kingdom
New Queen Elizabeth Ii Hospital
Howlands
WELWYN GARDEN CITY
Hertfordshire
AL7 4HQ
United Kingdom
New Queen Elizabeth Ii Hospital
Howlands
WELWYN GARDEN CITY
Hertfordshire
AL7 4HQ
United Kingdom
Kingsway Health Centre
Unit 18
Stevenage Leisure Park, Kings Way
STEVENAGE
Hertfordshire
SG1 2UA
United Kingdom
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