Senior MSK Physiotherapist | North Bristol NHS Trust

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, dynamic, and motivated Band 6 Musculoskeletal (MSK) Physiotherapist to work in our busy outpatient physiotherapy department, within North Bristol NHS Trust.

We are looking for a physiotherapist who is passionate about delivering a high quality, evidence-based physiotherapy service to patients following orthopaedic surgery, neurosurgery or with musculoskeletal conditions/injuries. You should have evidence of time spent working at Band 5/6 level or equivalent and experience of working in a musculoskeletal outpatient setting.

• Provide autonomous high-standard physiotherapy assessment and treatment in Musculoskeletal Outpatients.
• Manage patients with a wide range of MSK, neurosurgical and orthopaedic conditions, some of which may be complex, potentially across different sites within North Bristol NHS Trust.
• Offer education and supervision to students and other Health Care Professionals. Provide patients and carers with relevant advice and information to enable them to manage their condition.
• Participate in the weekend orthopaedic rota; one weekend day every four weeks.
• Supervise other team members and contribute to the induction and in-service training programme.
• Possess good organisational skills and be competent using multiple computer systems.

• Evidence of working at Band 5/6 level or equivalent and experience in a musculoskeletal outpatient setting.
• Eligible to work as a physiotherapist with the ability to provide high standard therapy in MSK Outpatients.
• Willingness to work across sites within North Bristol NHS Trust as needed.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team in a busy department.

North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre and a centre of excellence in a range of services. We commit to treating each patient with respect and dignity and strive to deliver excellent clinical outcomes and a first-class experience for everyone who uses our services. We value all people as individuals and are committed to building a team that represents diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.

Our vision is to enable our teams to be the best they can be, providing exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.

Advert closing date: Monday 6 Oct 2025.