Rotational Physiotherapist MSK
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
London, SW10 9NHView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£47,951 to £56,863
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
25 November 2026
13 days leftJob description
Please note: Fixed Term - 12 month (37.5 hours per week) The MSK rotation includes Outpatient Hand Therapy, MSK and Inpatient Orthopaedics. For this f...
The post holder will be a clearly identifiable senior clinical staff member. They will have significant clinical experience relevant to the role, provide sound clinical expertise to their team and more junior staff and coordinate and deliver high quality care.
They will be a role model for expert clinical care, and lead on specific projects / service developments and management functions as delegated by the Band 7 therapist or Clinical Lead Therapist. They will role model the identified Trust values at all times.
The post holder will work as an autonomous practitioner in providing physiotherapy assessment, treatment and management to their own designated caseload of patients and to maintain up to date physiotherapy records. They will use evidence based principles and current best practise to assess, plan, implement and evaluate physiotherapy interventions.
The post holder will provide supervision, teaching and support to more junior staff, therapy assistants and students on placement. They will participate in CPD and other developmental activities.
There is a requirement to be on the weekend trauma and Orthopaedic Rota. The service is worked on a 5 in 7 day service with rostered time off following the weekend work.
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital--along with award-winning clinics across North West London.
Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.
We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.
We are committed to equal opportunities and believe that diversity drives innovation and excellence. As part of our dedication to equity, we actively welcome applications from individuals from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that diverse teams bring and are committed to creating an environment where all voices are heard, respected, and empowered to succeed."
If you haven't heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.
Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.
Education and Qualifications
Essential: - BSc or Diploma in Physiotherapy; - HCPC registration; - Evidence of ongoing CPD since qualification
Desirable: - Member of special interest group
Trust Values
Essential: - Demonstrates PROUD values
Experience
Essential
- Relevant post registration experience at Band 5 (or equivalent) level in core areas
- Clinical experience - Previous experience as a qualified physiotherapist in managing a musculoskeletal caseload
- Evidence of participation in Orthopaedic weekend rota
- Experience of working as part of an MDT in clinical practice
- Evidence of active participation in in-service training
Desirable: - Evidence of working in a non-clinical team
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- The ability to clinically reason the application of appropriate assessment and treatment techniques in a variety of clinical settings.
- The ability to use reflective practice as a tool for growth and development
- Understanding of the professional and legal responsibilities of clinical practice
- Awareness and sensitivity to cultural differences and beliefs.
- Evidence of effective self-management including time, prioritisation, clinical caseload and stress Evidence of effective self-management including time, prioritisation, clinical caseload and stress
- The ability to guide and direct therapy assistants and students in clinical practice E
- Understanding and application of CPD requirements outlined by the HCPC
- Knowledge of safety issues through clinical governance and risk management E
- Excellent communication skills with patients, relatives, staff and external contacts, including in challenging situations, demonstrating respect and kindness.
- Knowledge of current challenging and issues in profession
- Computer literacy skills
Desirable
- Evidence of participation in research or audit D
- Evidence of working in a supervisory capacity D
- Evidence of clinical educator training and/or appraisal skills
- Demonstrates awareness of national and local policies related to clinical practice D
- Experience of data collection for quality monitoring / audit
- Experience of risk management / assessment
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Effective role model, demonstrating PROUD values
- Enthusiastic and motivated
- Effective team member
- Self -starter and able to work on own initiative
- Able to remain calm under pressure
- Approachable, respectful, supportive adaptable, and assertive
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First seen
11 November 2026
Last checked
12 November 2026
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