Specialist Physiotherapist - MSK/ Rheumatology | North Bristol NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 23 July 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £43,742 - £50,056 per annum, pro rata for part time roles. |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 22 August 2025 |
| Location: | Bristol, BS10 5NB |
| Company: | North Bristol NHS |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 7322542/339-CCS2542-BAL |
Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated physiotherapist to join our Clinical Leadership Outpatient team on a fixed term contract for one year (maternity leave cover).
We are looking for a physiotherapist with specialist musculoskeletal (MSK) and rheumatology physiotherapy skills and a keen interest in developing their leadership skills and experience.
Ideally, you will have some evidence of leadership skills, service development experience, time management skillsand excellent communication skills.
The role will comprise a four day working week - Tuesday, Wednesday Thursday and Friday with a non-working day on Mondays. You will be located on a North Bristol NHS site.
We would be very happy to arrange for you to have an informal visit of the physiotherapy outpatient department within the Brunel building in Southmead Hospital.
• To be responsible for the delivery of a high-quality physiotherapy service by self and others through caseload management, supervision and development of physiotherapy staff and students. Participation in operational management, modernisation and professional development of physiotherapy services.
• To be an autonomous physiotherapy practitioner performing an advanced assessment of patients with musculoskeletal and rheumatology conditions; formulating a diagnosis and treatment plan. Caseload will include patients with complex disorders and/or presentations.
• To take a lead role in the supervision, teaching and appraisal of senior clinicians, junior clinicians, technical instructors/physiotherapy support workers, physiotherapy students (possibly including those at Masters level)
• As clinical team lead, to be responsible for operational management and service improvement within the MSK and rheumatology outpatient physiotherapy teams.
• To initiate, supervise and participate in evidence-based projects/service development and be responsible for implementing changes within the MSK and rheumatology physiotherapy service; setting and monitoring standards of practice
• To deputise for the Physiotherapy Outpatient Services Manager as required
• To disseminate information/advice from the Manager or Head of Service to the MSK and rheumatology outpatient teams.
The successful post holder will be part of a dynamic, experienced team providing a high standard of clinical care to patients attending the physiotherapy outpatient department. Our team comprises of registered clinicians and support staff. We are a large acute trust with physiotherapy outpatient specialties including MSK, hydrotherapy, rheumatology, pelvic health, staff and wellbeing, neurology and paediatrics.
North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialties. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.
We commit to treating each patient as an individual with respect and dignity, aiming to deliver excellent clinical outcomes and a first-class experience for everyone who uses our services.
North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building ateam thatrepresentsa variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups
To find out more about the NBT physiotherapy team - please click on this link
• To be responsible for the delivery of a high-quality physiotherapy service by self and others through caseload management, supervision and development of physiotherapy staff and students. Participation in operational management, modernisation and professional development of physiotherapy services.
• To be an autonomous physiotherapy practitioner performing an advanced musculoskeletal assessment of patients including those with complex presentations and from this formulate a diagnosis and treatment plan
• To take a lead role in the supervision, teaching and appraisal of senior clinicians, junior clinicians, technical instructors/physiotherapy support workers, physiotherapy students (possibly including those at Masters level)
• As clinical team lead, to be responsible for operational management and service improvement within the MSK outpatient physiotherapy team.
• To initiate, supervise and participate in evidence-based projects/service development and be responsible for implementing changes within the MSK physiotherapy service; setting and monitoring standards of practice
• To deputise for the Physiotherapy Outpatient Services Manager as required
• To disseminate information/advice from the Manager or Head of Service to the MSK outpatient team.
Please see job description for further details
This advert closes on Wednesday 6 Aug 2025