Extended Scope Physiotherapist | East London NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 25 July 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £61,631 - £68,623 Per Annum Inc HCA |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 24 August 2025 |
| Location: | Stratford, E15 4LY |
| Company: | East London NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7279953/363-CHN7279953 |
Summary
The post gives the opportunity to work within the MSK Orthopaedic Triage service and MSK Physiotherapy service, contributing to its development, as well as developing an understanding of the wider health care community. The post holder will be supporting the Band 6 and 7 Physiotherapists within the team involving supervision, appraisal and in-service training. There will be opportunities to attend relevant external courses for both service and individual developmental purposes.
We are seeking an individual, who is an excellent team worker that can help develop the MSK triage service, with a predominately GP referred list, working alongside the existing Advanced Physiotherapy (ESP) team. This person must be self-motivated and able to keep an up-to-date knowledge base. There would be an expectation of an advanced level skill set, including Injection Therapy, with Sonography and Independent Prescribing desirable. An ability to work under pressure and to be able to respond and adapt to changes is a must in the current NHS environment
Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive – so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.
The provision of highly skilled specialised diagnostic / triaging service and case management in the Orthopaedic triage service
Establishing and managing a highly specialised service in Out reach and Orthopaedic clinics
To take an active role in the development of the physiotherapy service within the MSK Newham Collaborative service
Running musculoskeletal Injection therapy and or diagnostic ultrasound clinics
The post holder will evaluate and continue to develop the role of Advanced Physiotherapist through audit/and research
This advert closes on Sunday 3 Aug 2025