Highly Specialist Musculoskeletal Therapist
| Posting date: | 27 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £53,751.00 to £60,651.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £53751.00 - £60651.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 February 2026 |
| Location: | Carshalton, SM5 1AA |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9343-26-0073 |
Summary
Ensure the orthopaedic trauma patients are treated appropriately in a timely manner. Supervise in the absence of the band 8A the band 6 MSK Therapist as part of their rotation from MSK department. Liaise closely with the Orthopaedic Consultant of the Week (CoW) discussing treatment plans for patients that have presented through ED and require Orthopaedic input. Manage the plan for these patients. Request bloods, x-rays, CT/MRI scanning of patient, with outcome and plan of care. Explain clearly the treatment plan with the patient for their condition. This may include advising patients of distressing news. Delegate to the junior nurse as necessary. Create and analyse reports for the VFC. Make service improvements where necessary. Input and update all patient data on database. Review waiting list numbers against waiting times. Manage improvements that can reduce unnecessary waits. Refer patients to other specialities. Support the VFC Clinical Lead to evaluate service regularly and implement service improvements.