Physiotherapist (Musculoskeletal)


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£58,133 - £65,261
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Chelsea, SW10 9NH
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	23 Jul 2026
Closing date:	6 Aug 2026

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Summary

Clinical: To be professionally and legally responsible for all aspects of work To assess and treat patients from a variety of referral sources. To undertake proficient physiotherapy assessments in line with department and professional standards to form diagnoses To undertake specialised assessments of patients as an autonomous practitioners including those with highly complex presentations. Using , a comprehensive understanding of MSK conditions, knowledge of evidence-based practice, advanced skills and a wide-ranging knowledge of treatment options to plan and implement an individualised treatment plan. To interpret and analyse relevant clinical and non-clinical facts to formulate accurate prognoses and appropriate discharge plans. To be able to prioritise and manage your own clinical caseload To evaluate treatment to measure progress to ensure effectiveness interventions and to identify quickly when treatment requires modifying or when advice/assistance from supervisor is required. To be make autonomous decisions regarding optimal patient management including recognising if a patient has red flags or requires further management within secondary care and initiating referrals accordingly. To have the opportunity depending on service need to participate in clinics co-located with consultant teams for therapistled follow up and commencement of rehabilitation post-surgery Provide sound evidence based clinical advice as required to staff and patients To determine the patients understanding of the physiotherapy intervention in order to gain valid, informed consent and to be able to work within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment. To use a range of verbal and non-verbal communication tools when communicating with patients/carers to maximise the patients rehabilitation potential. To use good communication skills to agree SMART physiotherapy goals. To involve members of the MDT in this process when appropriate. Leadership and management: To be responsible for providing an efficient and effective MSK physiotherapy service by demonstrating good leadership, organisational, time management and prioritisation skills. To manage and prioritise own workload and assist in that of your team. In addition appropriately balance clinical and other demands to ensure all service needs are met. To monitor the caseloads of more junior MSK physiotherapists in your designated team to ensure that an efficient and effective physiotherapy service is provided to all patients. To support more junior staff in the development of their assessment, treatment and clinical reasoning skills To be available as required as a clinical and management resource to more junior members of staff, including informal advice and teaching sessions including those outside your designated team. To be available as required as a management resource for administrative and clerical staff, answering queries and dealing with informal complaints, patient enquiries and potentially aggressive situations. To work with MDT colleagues, along integrated care pathways, to deliver best practice and propose changes in light of new evidence. To take a lead role in the teaching, supervision and appraisal of MSK staff including the management of informal disputes and disciplinary or sickness absence. To ensure that all equipment used by the musculoskeletal team complies with health and safety and department regulations and, through appropriate training and monitoring, ensure that all staff demonstrates competence in using the equipment. To be responsible for complying with all mandatory training requirements and ensure your team do likewise. To ensure that all members of the MSK team comply with departmental health and safety standards including the prompt recording of all accidents and incidents according to trust policy. Education & research: To assist in the planning and organisation of the MSK team in-service training and demonstrate excellent presentation skills in the delivery of teaching sessions and tutorials to large groups. To take a lead role in practical demonstrations and teach highly specialised manual therapy techniques to other members of the team. To provide highly specialised advice, teaching and training to other professionals regarding the managements of patients with MSK conditions. To promote the use of evidence-based practice during the teaching and supervision of more junior staff. To facilitate your teams development of evidence based practice, manual therapy techniques, therapeutic handling skills and specialised knowledge relating to MSK physiotherapy. To be responsible for the teaching and assessment of graduate level therapeutic skills and knowledge to more junior staff, physiotherapy students and therapy assistants. To provide clinical supervision to more junior staff, students and therapy assistants. To initiate and carry our audit and evidence based practice projects, make recommendations and implement changes in conjunction with the Therapy Lead, Clinical lead and APPs To have the opportunity to lead, or be involved in audit and research projects. Please review the attached job description for full role and responsibilities

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