MSK Advanced Practice Physiotherapist

The North Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent Integrated Musculoskeletal Service (NIMS) are looking to recruit a part time (22.5 hrs) Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner to join our friendly and innovative team. We will consider a developmental Band 7 to Band 8a post depending on skills and experience. You will be required to evidence advanced skills as a senior clinician working with patients with musculoskeletal pain and a clear desire to expand your knowledge & skills with a capacity for autonomous clinical decision‑making and problem solving. The post holder would be based in the North Staffordshire area and requires access to a car for work purposes as there may be a need to travel within the organisation.

The post holder will play a leading role in our MSK team within the Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (MPFT) with support from the service Clinical & Operational Leads. MPFT is a large, integrated NHS organisation and by becoming part of our team you will be well supported and empowered to deliver services consistent with our Trust values. We have strong connection and joint appointment with Keele University. The MSK Service spans across both North and South Staffordshire providing a vast support network and wealth of knowledge.

If you are able to manage a varied caseload of complex Musculoskeletal patients, committed to CPD and have the desire to develop yourself and the service, with a keen eye on improving patient care, then we would be keen to hear from you.

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• The ability to undertake comprehensive assessment and diagnosis of complex patients with a wide variety of physical & emotional needs.
  
• Having experience of initial differential diagnosis of a variety of MSK and spinal conditions and knowledge of referral thresholds.
  
• The ability to undertake investigations incl. MRI, NCS, bloods etc.
  
• Supporting with the delivery of structured interdisciplinary education for the team, including day to day clinical support for physiotherapists and other health care professionals. (Internal and external to the NIMS service).
  
• To work closely with uni/multi-disciplinary teams/agencies. The post holder may be involved in addressing a range of care/support issues across the spectrum of MSK and pain conditions, preventing unnecessary hospital admissions and improving the health and wellbeing of the population served.
  
• Supporting with development and delivery of local and Trust wide projects.
  
• To work in collaboration with the operational and clinical leadership team to develop clinical pathways and strengthen links with our external partners and stakeholders.
  
• The ability to undertake joint injections as necessary - training will be provided.
  

Continuing Professional Development is essential and identified through annual appraisal. Clinical supervision is offered through groups or individual supervision as appropriate.

Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non‑clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.

Date posted: 25 February 2026

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 8a

Salary: £55,690 to £62,682 a year per annum

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Part‑time, Flexible working

Reference number: 301-ME-26-7820421

Job locations: Various sites across North Staffordshire & Stoke on Trent, Stoke on Trent, ST6 7NJ

Please note that you are required to hold a valid HCPC registration to apply for this role and be able to evidence required skills. For full details of the role, please see attached the job description and person specification. If you do have any further questions regarding the role, please do not hesitate to contact us.

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• Physiotherapy degree or equivalent
  
• Minimum of 5 years MSK Physiotherapy experience at an advanced level in the UK
  
• Evidence of advanced MSK clinical knowledge relevant to MSK
  

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• Masters qualification in relevant area
  
• Competent to order investigations including X Ray, MRI and blood tests
  
• Competent to undertake intra articular/ soft tissue injections
  

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.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Various sites across North Staffordshire & Stoke on Trent, Stoke on Trent, ST6 7NJ

Employer's website: https://www.mpft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)