Advanced Physiotherapist MSK

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. NHS Professionals Limited Advanced Physiotherapist MSK The closing date is 31 March 2027 Apply for this job Job summary We have an exciting opportunity for a MSK Physiotherapist in West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust to join the Outpatient Physiotherapy Department at West Hertfordshire Therapy Unit. You will be responsible for providing highly specialised assessment and treatment for patients with complex musculoskeletal needs, offering expert advice, guidance and information to patients, carers, relatives and healthcare professionals. You will take a lead role in delivering advanced physiotherapy care, managing diverse and complex patient presentations, working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to support clinical diagnosis, and independently planning and delivering appropriate treatment. You will also be responsible for maintaining accurate clinical records, acting as a specialist resource for physiotherapy staff and other healthcare professionals, and planning, coordinating and evaluating the physiotherapy service in collaboration with the Therapy Services General Manager and Therapy Team Leads. Main duties of the job As an MSK Physiotherapist, you will be responsible for supervising, appraising and supporting the professional development of junior physiotherapy staff within the clinical team. You will be managing a substantial clinical caseload, applying your specialist theoretical knowledge and practical experience to maintain high professional standards. You will also be responsible for supervising, educating and assessing physiotherapy students, working closely with universities to ensure clinical teaching and assessments meet graduate-level qualification standards. Additionally, you will be leading evidence-based audits and research projects to identify opportunities for improvement, recommending changes to the clinical lead or service manager, and supporting the implementation of revised working practices and service protocols. You will also be expected to participate in a seven-day working rota, if introduced and required by the department. About us Here at NHS Professionals, we run England's largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts. Career Progression access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challenges Work-life Balance flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources and build paid annual leave Opportunity & Access over 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you the flexibility of choice to work how and where you want Details Date posted 15 October 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £28.36 an hour Contract Bank Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working Reference number M0042-91796 Job locations West Hertfordshire Therapy Unit Jacketts Field ABBOTS LANGLEY Hertfordshire WD5 0PA United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities To communicate sensitive and highly complex information using appropriate verbal and non-verbal techniques, ensuring patients understand their condition and available support options. To