Senior Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist

SENIOR PHYSIOTHERAPIST - MUSCULOSKELETAL OUT PATIENTS. BAND 6- FULL TIME ( job share considered )

A developmental role from Band 5 to Band 6 will also be available to any appropriate applicants.

An opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic Physiotherapist to join the MSK Out-Patient Physiotherapy team based within our integrated MSK Service. The post will be based in the The New QE2 Hospital in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire but will also include rotations in our various community musculoskeletal out-reach clinics in East and North Hertfordshire.

You will be part of Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust's multi-disciplinary Musculoskeletal Service supported by our team of Senior Clinicians and will be expected to provide highly specialist assessment, diagnosis and treatment to outpatients with complex needs and to provide expert advice, guidance and information to other professionals, carers and relatives and other non-professionals.

You must hold a full valid driving license and access to a car to use regularly for business purposes is essential (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).

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• To provide specialist assessment, clinical diagnosis and treatment to patients with complex needs and to provide expert advice, guidance and information to other professionals, carers and relatives and other non-professionals.
  
• To provide physiotherapy treatment at Physiotherapy Outpatient department and musculoskeletal community outreach clinics in East and North Hertfordshire.
  

A big thank you for considering joining us at Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust.

We aim to be a great place to work with many benefits offered to you as a member of our staff. We put our patients, their families and carers at the centre of our vision – Outstanding Services and Healthier Communities. Our staff are proud to be Innovative, Caring and Agile in their work to help achieve the Trust vision. We welcome diversity in our workforce and are interested in applicants from all backgrounds and ages.

Please note that if there is high interest in this role, the vacancy may close prior to the advertised closing date, so please apply as soon as possible.

Date posted: 13 March 2026

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 6

Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum pro rata

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time, Job share

Reference number: 812-26-ST-SMB6-A

Job locations: New QE2 Hospital, Howlands, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 4HQ

Please see attached job description and person specification. Please state in your application HOW you meet the criteria.

While it is not a legal requirement, Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust encourages and supports all staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19. We are committed to supporting flexible working options for staff, wherever possible, and welcome discussions on flexible working patterns to support our staff to maintain a healthy work life balance. Word versions of documents are available if needed to allow for adaptations (font, colour, background, Read Aloud).

Qualifications and Training (Essential)

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• Valid Health Professions Council registration.
  
• Physiotherapy degree qualification or equivalent.
  

Experience and Knowledge (Essential)

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• Previous experience of working within MSK.
  
• Attendance at post graduate courses in MSK.
  
• Documented evidence of Continuing Professional Development.
  
• Development of expanded, specialist skills.
  

Skills and Abilities (Essential)

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• Ability to communicate effectively and confidently with colleagues, other disciplines, patients, relatives and carers.
  
• Developed ability to assess patient conditions, establish a diagnosis and formulate and deliver a treatment plan using a range of modalities.
  
• Developed clinical problem solving ability.
  

Personal Qualities (Essential)

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• Contributes to a culture where the safe care of patients is the primary concern.
  
• Involves patients in decision making around their care and treatment planning.
  
• Demonstrates flexibility to meet service delivery and individual patient needs.
  
• Understands confidentiality requirements and how these link to their role.
  

Other requirements (Essential)

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• Willingness to uphold the Trust's values.
  
• Eligible to live and work in the UK.
  
• Hold a full, valid UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).
  

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary to submit for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship will be considered alongside all other applications. UK registrations and related guidance are described in the original advert.

Employer details

Employer: Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust

Address: New QE2 Hospital, Howlands, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 4HQ