MSK Physiotherapist
| Posting date: | 15 October 2025 |
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| Salary: | £35.20 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | £35.20 an hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 April 2026 |
| Location: | Letchworth Garden City, SG6 4TS |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | M0042-85302 |
Summary
To demonstrate highly developed dexterity, coordination, and palpatory skills for the expert assessment and manual treatment of patients with complex musculoskeletal conditions. To apply advanced clinical reasoning and evidence-based knowledge to develop appropriate treatment plans in collaboration with patients, implementing specialist interventions within the MSK multidisciplinary team or referring to other services when required. To initiate and interpret specialist investigations such as X-rays, ultrasounds, and MRIs to support diagnosis and treatment planning, and prescribe or administer therapeutic injections (e.g., corticosteroids and local anaesthetics) for diagnostic or treatment purposes. To provide expert advice and second opinions to medical and healthcare professionals by analysing complex clinical and non-clinical data, formulating accurate prognoses, and developing comprehensive discharge and care plans. To lead in the development of integrated, evidence-based care pathways, clinical standards, and protocols in collaboration with the MSK management team, ensuring quality standards, clinical effectiveness, and patient safety are continually monitored and improved. To maintain accurate, evaluative, and comprehensive clinical documentation, manage clinical risk within the caseload, and ensure effective planning, organisation, and security of stock and resources