Job summary This advert is for a fixed term contract (1 year) We are looking for an MSK physiotherapist who is: Able to provide excellent and evidence based care to patient A natural leader; a clinician that follows their initiative and is able to think and work "outside the box" A team-player someone who is willing to go the extra mile, where necessary, to deliver. You would join a diverse team of physiotherapists, assistants, clinical specialists and the lead clinical academic for therapies. We are a secondary care outpatient MSK service, accepting consultant referrals from within ICHT. Our 3 hospital sites are: St Mary's Hospital - a Major Trauma Centre, Charing Cross Hospital- a Specialist Elective Centre and Hammersmith hospital- our Rheumatology and occupational health base. The clinical caseload will offer exposure to a variety of simple and complex MSK presentations. You will rotate across sites and specialist MSK clinics specifically designed to upskill band 7s. We have a new physio occupational health service, the team leads manage this caseload to gain exposure to first contact type of referrals. The successful candidate will have minimum three years relevant, recent experience at Band 6 level (or equivalent) in the musculoskeletal field. NHS experience is essential. You will be part of the inpatient orthopaedic weekend rota with compensatory rest-days mid-week. Flexible working/ secondment contracts may be considered. Main duties of the job The post holder may lead a team and be responsible for providing an advanced standard of care to patients at Imperial College NHS Healthcare Trust, which covers a multi-cultural and diverse population. The post holder will supervise the work of other more junior staff and support workers. The post holder may be rotational and will be expected to work across all sites of the ICHNT. The post holder will assist the Clinical Lead in contributing to the planning, coordination, development and evaluation of the service. Together with other senior staff, you will act as a resource of specialist advice to the rest of the therapy service and other professions. About us At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career. Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities. We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.. Date posted 31 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £54,320 to £60,981 a year pa inclusive Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 290-MIC-1559 Job locations St Mary's Hospital London W2 1NY Job description Job responsibilities The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert. Job description Job responsibilities The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert. Person Specification Education/ Qualifications Essential Degree (or equivalent) in BSc Physiotherapy State registration with the Health Professions Council Evidence of CPD through maintenance of a portfolio, especially in the relevant clinical area Desirable Membership of the Professional Organisation Membership of Professional special interest groups relevant to speciality Relevant Postgraduate clinical qualification Experience Essential Significant recent clinical experience in relevant clinical area Evidence of a broad base of clinical experience at Band 6 level or equivalent Experience of organising and implementing training programmes for therapists, MDT members, support workers, students and apprentices Desirable Recent, relevant work in an NHS environment Clinical research experience Experience of planning and managing service improvement activities Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities Essential Advanced knowledge of assessment and treatment approaches for the effective management of relevant conditions Advanced skills in the appropriate application of a range of techniques and approaches to the management of relevant conditions Knowledge of the influence of psychosocial and cultural factors health/illness behaviours Ability to keep accurate and legible patient notes Desirable Knowledge of recent NHS developments and their impact on service provision Advanced computer skills for presentation and data analysis Person Specification Education/ Qualifications Essential Degree (or equivalent) in BSc Physiotherapy State registration with the Health Professions Council Evidence of CPD through maintenance of a portfolio, especially in the relevant clinical area Desirable Membership of the Professional Organisation Membership of Professional special interest groups relevant to speciality Relevant Postgraduate clinical qualification Experience Essential Significant recent clinical experience in relevant clinical area Evidence of a broad base of clinical experience at Band 6 level or equivalent Experience of organising and implementing training programmes for therapists, MDT members, support workers, students and apprentices Desirable Recent, relevant work in an NHS environment Clinical research experience Experience of planning and managing service improvement activities Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities Essential Advanced knowledge of assessment and treatment approaches for the effective management of relevant conditions Advanced skills in the appropriate application of a range of techniques and approaches to the management of relevant conditions Knowledge of the influence of psychosocial and cultural factors health/illness behaviours Ability to keep accurate and legible patient notes Desirable Knowledge of recent NHS developments and their impact on service provision Advanced computer skills for presentation and data analysis Disclosure and Barring Service Check 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust Address St Mary's Hospital London W2 1NY Employer's website https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)