Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
Senior MSK Outpatient Physiotherapist
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North Bristol NHS Trust and University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust Merger
North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT) and University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) have merged as of 1st July 2026 to become Bristol NHS Foundation Trust. This creates an exciting future that brings together the best of both organisations. As a single, strong and sustainable organisation, we will not only be able to deliver better outcomes for our patients and fairer care for our population, but it will also provide greater opportunities for our people.
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Job Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, dynamic, and motivated Band 6 Musculoskeletal (MSK) Physiotherapist to work in our busy outpatient physiotherapy department, at Southmead Hospital.
We are looking for a physiotherapist who is passionate about delivering a high quality, evidence-based physiotherapy service to patients following orthopaedic surgery or with musculoskeletal conditions/injuries. You should have evidence of time spent working at band 5/6 level or equivalent and experience of working in a musculoskeletal outpatient setting.
The post holder will need to be a versatile, adaptable team player who has good organisational skills and be competent using multiple computer systems.
We have a well-established induction and in-service training programme. You will supervise other members of the team and students.
The post holder will participate in the weekend rota working on the trauma and orthopaedic wards, working one weekend shift; no more than 1 weekend in 4.
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The successful post holder will be part of a dynamic, experienced team providing a high standard of clinical care to patients attending the musculoskeletal outpatient department. Our team comprises of registered clinicians and support staff. We are a large acute trust with outpatient specialties including MSK, Hydrotherapy, Rheumatology, Women’s Health, Neurology and Paediatrics
Main Duties of the Job
- To be an autonomous physiotherapy practitioner providing a high standard of therapy in Musculoskeletal Outpatients, which includes the specialties of Rheumatology, Hydrotherapy, Pelvic Health, and Paediatrics
- To manage patients with a wide range of MSK and orthopaedic conditions, some of which may be complex, within the MSK outpatient physiotherapy services.
- To provide education and supervision to students and other Health Care Professionals. To provide patients and carers with relevant advice and information to enable them to manage their condition.
- The post holder will have access to advice/support from a more senior physiotherapist.
- Participate in the weekend Orthopaedic rota; one weekend day every four weeks.
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Working for our Organisation
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations, operating from three main sites at Southmead, Bristol city centre and Weston.
With an annual turnover of £2.3 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer.
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust values all people as individuals. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
To be an autonomous physiotherapy practitioner providing a high standard of therapy in Musculoskeletal Outpatients, which includes the specialties of Rheumatology, Hydrotherapy, Pelvic Health, and Paediatrics
To manage patients with a wide range of MSK and orthopaedic conditions, some of which may be complex, within the MSK outpatient physiotherapy services.
To provide education and supervision to students and other health care professionals. To provide patients and carers with relevant advice and information to enable them to manage their condition.
The post holder will have access to advice/support from a more senior physiotherapist.
To participate in the weekend Orthopaedic rota; one weekend day every four weeks.
Person Specification
Education/Training/Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Degree/Diploma in physiotherapy
- HCPC registered physiotherapist
- Evidence of postgraduate learning experience/CPD relevant to the role
Desirable criteria
- Member of Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
- Postgraduate education/courses in musculoskeletal physiotherapy
Work Experience
Essential criteria
- Undergraduate and/or post graduate NHS experience
- A wide range of undergraduate and post graduate physiotherapy experience – with some post graduate MSK outpatient experience
- Experience in the physiotherapeutic examination and assessment of patients with MSK presentations
- Experience in creating and delivering an individualised treatment programme for patients with MSK conditions
- Experience in presenting information, written and oral in a clear and logical manner
- Experience of working with IT systems
Desirable criteria
- Experience in mentoring and/or the supervision of clinical staff, support staff and students
- Experience of taking an active role in service development
- Experience in telephone-based physiotherapy assessment and management
- Experience of providing training to staff members
- Experience in audit and research
- Ability to recognise when to seek guidance from Clinical Lead
- Willingness to work flexibly
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Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Essential criteria
- Good interpersonal skills
- Good personal organisational skills
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance
- Experience in providing training to staff members
We Hope That You Will Decide to Join Us
As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.
The Trust is committed to investing in and caring for all our staff. We will support you in maintaining and improving your health and wellbeing, as well as your career development through management and training support - developing exceptional people for exceptional careers.
BFT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.
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Please note that if you apply for a position with this Trust, you may be contacted via Trac or via email. This includes invites for job interviews. We therefore recommend that you regularly check your Trac account and email accounts. We may also contact you by texting the mobile number, if provided, on the application form.
Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore, please apply for this post as soon as you can, if you are interested and you meet the requirements of the Person Specification
Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job.
As a guide interviews should usually take place within 3 weeks of the closing date.
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