Focused MSK Rotational Physiotherapist
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Coventry, CV2 2DXView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
15 November 2026
3 days leftJob description
Are you a qualified physiotherapist or about to qualify as a physiotherapist? Are you looking for a focused role in MSK with excellent support, traini...
- Be highly motivated to pursue a career in MSK Physiotherapy
- Show initiative and desire to develop skills with assistance of senior support as well as self-directed learning
- Be a pro-active, flexible team player with excellent organisational and communication skills
- Whilst basic rotational experience would be desirable, newly qualified candidates with a variety of student experiences and a desire to pursue a career in MSK will be considered.
- Behave consistently with the values and beliefs of the organisation and promote these on a day-to-day basis.
- Act as a role model to colleagues, always seeking to maintain the highest standards of professionalism.
- Use their initiative and take responsibility for themselves and the quality of their work and the service they provide to patients.
- To manage a defined caseload, using evidence based / client centred principals to assess, plan, implement and evaluate and record interventions.
- To provide clinical support for less experienced staff, as delegated by the Team Leader.
- To contribute to the maintenance & development of the Physiotherapy service.
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy.
- State registration with HCPC (or awaiting registration following successful completion of degree for the current year)
- Work experience relevant to specialist area
Desirable: - oRelevant courses/training in area pertaining to specialist area oMember of relevant SIG.
Experience
Essential: - oDocumented evidence of continuing professional development. oMDT Working. oManaging own workload.
Desirable: - oPost registration experience in a relevant clinical setting oExperience of research or audit. oExperience of supervising other team members or visitors
Knowledge
Essential
- Good knowledge of a broad range of physiotherapy techniques appropriate to specialist area and a good ability to use them effectively.
- Broad knowledge of current best practice in Physiotherapy and its application.
- Planning, evaluation and co-ordination of treatment.
- Applied knowledge of relevant legislation including CPD and risk assessment and management.
- Effective legible written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to work single handed with individuals and groups.
- Ability to manage own workload effectively and determine priorities.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance.
- Application of health, safety and risk management policies.
Desirable: - Presentation skills. oClinical educators training. oWord processing and internet skills. oAppraisal skills. oComputer skills
Skills
Essential
- Effective creation of patient centred SMART goals
- Good organisational skills.
- Demonstrates initiative.
- Self-motivated and be able to motivate others.
- Good time management.
- Willingness to work flexibly.
- Able to carry out concurrent activities (multi-tasking).
- Ability to cope with working in a stressful environment.
Desirable: - oOffers innovative ideas for practice.
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Evidence of demonstrating the Trust Values (Compassion, Openness, Pride, Partnership, Improve, Learn and Respect) and the associated Values in Action behaviours in the workplace. For posts with managerial responsibility only
- Evidence of promoting equality, diversity and inclusion, and ensuring fair and equitable practices throughout your work experience. Evidence of promoting a culture which helps individuals live behaviours aligned to our Trust Values (Compassion, Openness, Pride, Partnership, Improve, Learn and Respect)
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First seen
9 November 2026
Last checked
9 November 2026
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