Musculoskeletal Education Practitioner | Croydon Health Services NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 05 December 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £44,485 - £52,521 pro rata pa incl HCAS outer |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 January 2026 |
| Location: | Croydon, CR7 7YE |
| Company: | Croydon Health Services |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 7622464/199-7622464-FM-MT |
Summary
Musculoskeletal Education Practitioner
Band 6 | 12-Month Fixed Term
Grow your career with Croydon University Hospital!
We are excited to offer an opportunity for a motivated individual to join us as a Musculoskeletal Education Practitioner, supporting our commitment to high-quality MSK education and staff wellbeing.
In this role, you will be a key member of our team—delivering MSK education, supporting posture and ergonomics programmes, and helping colleagues improve their musculoskeletal health. You will need excellent communication skills, initiative, and a passion for teaching and problem-solving.
We offer:
A structured training plan and fully paid study time Professional support and development Opportunities to broaden your skills through rotation (where appropriate) We are seeking enthusiastic individuals who demonstrate compassion, respect, and a commitment to learning. You will gain strong knowledge in MSK health, ergonomics, posture awareness, and experience using equipment for workshops and education programmes. If you enjoy developing others and are ready to take on a rewarding challenge, we would love to hear from you!
Proposed Interview Date: 14 January 2026
Main duties of the job
• Actively contribute and participate in the planning, development , production and delivery of training courses in Musculoskeletal Education and Injury Prevention.
• Actively participate to create and sustain a culture which promotes musculo-skeletal health in the workplace
• Provide support to staff in line with current legislation and best practice
• Keep up to date with the latest research and evidence related to musculoskeletal education.
• Ensure all musculoskeletal education risks are escalated to the Senior MSK OH Practitioner.
• Assist in the inspection of equipment covered by the LOLER regulations in relation to musculoskeletal education equipment
• To be responsible for the management of own working time, prioritisation of allocated tasks
• Provide support to the Manual Handling Trainer/Link Workers
• Receive and collate audit information from wards and departments.
• Undertake administrative tasks as and when required
Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provides hospital and community services across Croydon through a range of clinics and specialist centres. Formed in August 2010 from the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust, we employ around 4,100 staff serving a diverse population of over 360,000 people.
Our main site, Croydon University Hospital, is one of the busiest in London. We are also leading the way in delivering more healthcare in community settings and people’s homes. Our district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons care for people of all ages across the borough.
Like the wider NHS, we are working hard to meet increasing demand. With the right people on board, we continue to innovate and transform our services to provide the highest quality care for local residents. We place strong emphasis on education, training and career development for all staff.
If you want to make a real difference, challenge yourself and be part of a Trust that’s shaping local healthcare, Croydon Health Services could be the place for you.
At Croydon Health Services NHS Trust, we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.
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This advert closes on Friday 19 Dec 2025