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MSK Specialist Physiotherapist

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Harrogate, HG2 7SXView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

18 November 2026

3 days left

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen in our Therapy Services Department at Harrogate & Ripon Community Hospital for an MSK Specialist Physiotherapist. Y...

Successful applicant will be working within the MSK and Rheumatology teams.

  • They will assess diagnose and treat complex patients.
  • They will work autonomously and as part of a physiotherapy and wider health professional team.
  • Involved in the education and mentoring of qualified staff and students.

They will also

  • You will be working as part of the MSK team fulfilling the band 6 caseload.
  • In service training, and CPD actively encouraged.
  • Assessment and management of MSK patients.

For further information on this position please see the Job Description and Personal Specification attached. If you have any questions, please contact Fiona Webster - fiona.webster8@nhs.net

  • Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East.

At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you're looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients' lives, HDFT could be the place for you!

  • A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work.
  • Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards.
  • Employee Support and wellbeing - we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service.

  • Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications
  • Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application.
  • Please also be aware that the Trust does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles.

Qualifications

Essential: - Registered with HCPC; - BSc Physiotherapy or equivalent; - Professional development diary; - Valid UK driving licence

Desirable: - Evidence of relevant Post Graduate Qualifications / Modules

Experience

Essential: - Minimum Post graduate1 year of Musculoskeletal experience; - Previous student/staff development; - Previous NHS experience

Desirable: - Previous NHS MSK experience; - MSc qualifications or working towards; - Evidence of diagnostic skills to manage and assess MSK conditions

How to apply

Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.

Provenance

Source

NHS Jobs

First seen

5 November 2026

Last checked

6 November 2026

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About the employer

HAD
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

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