MSK Physiotherapist Band 5

An exciting opportunity has become available within Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership (CCICP) to join our team of Physiotherapists as a Band 5 Rotational MSK Physiotherapist. There are several permanent full-time MSK posts available with rotations based in various community locations within CCICP and Leighton Hospital outpatients.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and well-rounded HCPC registered Physiotherapist with experience of working in the UK. A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle or the ability to meet the travel requirements of the post is required. Your application should detail your experience to date and give clear reasons for applying for a rotational musculoskeletal post.

Our mentorship programme offers regular supervision, setting objectives, promoting self-analysis and development. Your development will be supported via the band 5 competency package. Regular CPD is offered with advice and support from Advanced Clinical Specialist Physiotherapists, peer review sessions, and monthly in-service training. Service development and innovation is encouraged alongside participation in audit and research. If you are a motivated Physiotherapist who likes to work within a supportive framework and gain experience in the wider health community, we would like to hear from you.

You will act as an autonomous practitioner providing clinical assessment and treatment of patients referred with musculoskeletal conditions by their GP, self-referrals, or post-operative patients referred via orthopaedics.

You will independently manage your own daily caseload as part of the physiotherapy team.

The role may require you to assist in the supervision of Assistants and Physiotherapy Students.

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT) provides high-quality, safe and effective healthcare to the people of Cheshire and beyond. The Trust manages Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford. The Trust employs almost 5,000 staff and provides around 540 hospital beds across a range of services including accident and emergency, maternity, outpatients, therapies, and children’s health. The Trust is part of Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership (CCICP), a local health partnership providing community services across South Cheshire and Vale Royal.

During the Coronavirus pandemic, the Trust was recognised nationally for its Be Safe Be EquiPPEd campaign to protect staff and patients through correct PPE use. The results of the 2020 NHS Staff Survey showed improvements in safety culture, with 92% of respondents feeling their role made a difference to patients. The Trust is committed to staff support and wellbeing.

We value our staff and, to give patients the best care, we also look after our colleagues.

Date posted: 13 March 2026

Pay scheme: Agenda for Change

Band: Band 5

Salary: £31,049 to £37,796 per year (pro rata)

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 412-COMM-7763544-B

Job locations: Leighton Hospital, Middlewich Road, Crewe, CW1 4QJ

• To rotate through a range of MSK rotations in Primary Care Centers and hospital-based outpatient settings within the South and Vale Royal Localities.
• To undertake assessment of patients with a wide range of conditions and to work as autonomous clinicians under the guidance of Clinical Specialist Physiotherapists, using analytical skills and clinical reasoning to interpret Assessment findings, diagnose where appropriate, identify patient problems, set goals, and provide a treatment plan and progression.
• To respect the individuality, values, cultural and religious diversity of patients, contributing to a service sensitive to these needs.
• To utilise effective communication skills to deliver clinical advice and treatment programmes sensitively, considering the needs of carers.
• To gain consent for treatment and motivate patients to comply with treatment programmes.
• To undertake clinical assessment and formulate evidence-based, individualized treatment plans in agreement with the patient.
• To implement individual and/or group interventions for patients.
• To monitor progress and review treatment plans and interventions to achieve goals.
• To provide appropriate oral and written information for patients and carers where relevant.
• To develop and maintain good working relationships with other healthcare professions, social care and other agencies to ensure integrated and high-quality patient outcomes.
• To maintain accurate clinical documentation in line with professional standards and local policies and procedures.
• To provide accurate and timely information and reports to referring agents and other agencies where appropriate.
• To record and submit clinical activity data as required by the Trust in an accurate and timely manner.
• To ensure the safe and timely discharge of patients from the caseload, liaising with other agencies as required.
• To be responsible for the safe and competent use of equipment, including providing support, education and training to staff, patients and carers as required.
• To contribute to departmental clinical audit and demonstrate the ability to critically evaluate current research and apply findings to practice.

Written Essential: HCPC Registered Physiotherapist.

Written Essential: Clear desire to work in MSK Physiotherapy.

Desirable: Evidence of MSK placement; Student NHS experience as a physio.

Written Essential: Commitment to ongoing CPD.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service is necessary to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Leighton Hospital, Middlewich Road, Crewe, CW1 4QJ

Employer's website: https://www.mcht.nhs.uk/