Highly Specialist Physiotherapist- MSK | Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust

Posting date:	07 July 2025
Salary:	Not specified
Additional salary information:	£51,883 - £58,544 per annum inclusive of HCAS
Hours:	Part time
Closing date:	06 August 2025
Location:	Stanmore, HA7 4LP
Company:	Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust
Job type:	Contract
Job reference:	7310222/392-RNOH-1245

Summary

We are looking for a dynamic and experienced physiotherapist specialised in the management of Scoliosis who is ready to lead and develop an innovative new service at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (RNOH). The appointed Physiotherapist will play a pivotal role in supporting the development and delivery of a new Scoliosis Service Pilot. This exciting initiative aims to enhance early access to conservative treatment for patients with Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS), reducing the need for surgery and improving long-term outcomes.

Working alongside Advanced Practice Physiotherapists and a specialist medical team, you will contribute to the development of new rehabilitation pathways, deliver expert physiotherapy care, and support service evaluation and research. Your work will help shape the future of scoliosis care across London through the London Paediatric Spinal Deformity Improvement Programme (LP-SIP).

Currently the role has secured funding until the end of March 2026. Further funding to be confirmed to extend service beyond this date

· Deliver highly specialised physiotherapy assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for children and adolescents with spinal deformities.

· Develop and adapt individualised treatment plans, including manual therapy and exercise-based interventions.

· Support the triage and referral process to ensure timely access to bracing and other conservative treatments.

· Provide expert clinical advice to patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams across health, education, and social care.

· Contribute to the development and implementation of new clinical pathways and service improvements.

· Participate in and lead multidisciplinary case discussions and team meetings.

· Maintain accurate and comprehensive clinical documentation using Trust systems.

· Support and mentor junior staff, students, and therapy assistants.

· Engage in clinical audit, service evaluation, and research to inform best practice.

· Promote a culture of continuous learning and evidence-based care.

RNOH Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust (RNOH) is the largest orthopaedic hospital in the UK and a global leader in our field. We provide a dynamic working environment where we support frontline staff to implement improvements so that we can realise our vision of being a world leading neuro-musculoskeletal hospital providing the best patient care and staff experience in the NHS, delivering world leading research, and offering a strong foundation of education, training and career progression. Our dedicated staff come from diverse backgrounds, and our patients benefit from the wide range of experience they bring to the trust. RNOH brings unrivalled expertise together in one place allowing us to deliver some of the world’s most complex and innovative care to our patients. RNOH is rated good by the CQC and covers two sites, one in central London and one in Stanmore - which has recently opened The Stanmore Building, a new, state-of-the-art inpatient facility. For more information, please access the following link:

What We’re Looking For

· HCPC-registered Physiotherapist with substantial post-registration experience.

· Specialist knowledge and clinical expertise in musculoskeletal or spinal physiotherapy, ideally with paediatric experience.

· Strong clinical reasoning and manual therapy skills.

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and support young patients and their families.

· Experience in service development, audit, and quality improvement.

· Commitment to professional development and collaborative working.



Why Join Us?

· Be part of a pioneering scoliosis service at a world-renowned orthopaedic hospital.

· Work in a supportive, multidisciplinary environment with opportunities for research and innovation.

· Help shape the future of conservative scoliosis care across London.

· Access to professional development, training, and clinical supervision.


This advert closes on Monday 21 Jul 2025

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