Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
Spinal and Upper Limb Clinical Specialist
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Spinal and Upper Limb Clinical Specialist
Spinal & Upper Limb Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist
About the Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a fixed-term contract (until 30 June 2027) Spinal & Upper Limb Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist to join our dynamic Musculoskeletal (MSK) Outpatient Department.
This is a senior clinical role requiring advanced expertise in the assessment, diagnosis, and management of complex spinal and upper limb conditions. You will:
- Manage your own specialist caseload
- Provide clinical leadership, supporting service development
- Contribute to the strategic direction and day-to-day delivery of a high-quality MSK outpatient service
About You
We are seeking a highly motivated, forward-thinking Physiotherapist who:
- Has substantial experience in spinal and upper limb MSK physiotherapy
- Preferably already working at Band 7 level
- Demonstrates advanced clinical reasoning and experience in managing complex MSK presentations
- Has experience in outpatient triage and service development
- Is passionate about delivering high-quality, patient-centred care and driving service improvement
- Possesses strong leadership, teaching, and mentoring skills
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The Outpatient Department
- Operates as a 6-day service, including Saturday rota participation
- Provides early morning and evening clinics to meet patient needs
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver expert assessment, triage, and evidence-based management of complex spinal and upper limb patients
- Provide clinical leadership within the spinal and upper limb pathways, supporting best practice and innovation
- Contribute to strategic planning, development, and evaluation of MSK services
- Support operational management, ensuring effective day-to-day delivery
- Supervise, mentor, and support both senior and junior physiotherapy staff and students
- Work collaboratively within a highly skilled multidisciplinary team, including APPs, Consultants, and Team Leads
About Royal Surrey
Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust, recognising that our 5,000 colleagues are our greatest strength. We offer:
- A comprehensive health and wellbeing programme
- Strong career development opportunities
- A welcoming and diverse workplace where you feel valued from the start
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As a clinically led Trust, we provide joined-up care, bridging hospital and community services, alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford, with community sites at Milford, Haslemere, and Cranleigh, and services delivered across Guildford and Waverley in patients’ homes.
We work in partnership with Ashford & St Peter’s Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust through a collaborative Group Model, fostering:
- Joined-up services
- Workforce flexibility
- Development opportunities
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has rated us as Outstanding. We are proud of our achievements and continue to invest in our people and infrastructure.
For more about life at Royal Surrey, watch our short video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R96pMboIYdo
Application Information
Adverts may close early, so apply as soon as possible.
For further details or to arrange an informal visit, contact: Liora Jackson Outpatient Superintendent 📞 01483 464819
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