Senior Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist; Podiatry

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The closing date is 01 March 2026

Are you a Physiotherapist with a special interest in Foot and Ankle? If so we would like for you to come and join a progressive and busy Podiatry service, working in the beautiful County of Gloucestershire.

We are excited to offer an amazing opportunity for a Band 6 Physiotherapist with a special interest in Foot and Ankle to join our friendly and dynamic Podiatry team.

Our service provides the highest quality of care to our caseload of musculoskeletal (MSK) service users. You will be involved in the assessment and planning of individual patient care, working independently and being part of our fabulous, dedicated team. You will also be working closely with our colleagues in Musculoskeletal Advanced Practitioner Service (MSKAPS) through weekly case discussion meetings. You will be supported by our Band 7 Advanced Podiatrist - High Risk Foot and MSK Specialist.

We are looking for someone with excellent diagnostic, clinical and communication skills who works well in a busy team environment.

We would aim to develop and support you in managing Foot and Ankle MSK conditions. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and well organised individual to progress under the mentorship of a dedicated Podiatry team with Professional and Governance aspects being supported by the Professional Lead for Gloucestershire NHS Health and Care Physiotherapy.

Apply today, we can t wait to hear from you!

• To deliver musculoskeletal interventions to a caseload of patients utilising both remote and face to face delivery.

• To understand, support and comply with established clinical pathways and evidence based care. To be prepared to work with management and other team members to improve and modify these pathways in line with Government and local initiatives and directives.
• With colleagues and Service Manager, plan, co-ordinate, deliver and evaluate the clinical needs of the service in relation to patient and stakeholder requirements.
• To provide specialist clinical treatments / advice with the support of Service and Team Leads
• To provide clinical training to students, apprentices and Podiatry colleagues.
• Maintain accurate written records and statistics to ensure that service user details and details of the care given are recorded in notes and on the Trust database(s) in line with Trust policies.
• Provide and receive complex and sensitive information from service users, carers or other professionals and agencies, on a daily basis.
• To participate in Clinical Professional Development and other developmental activities.
• To participate in regular supervision sessions with peers and identified others. To work positively with colleagues to maintain effective relationships.
• Have the ability to travel to fulfil the job requirements.
• Demonstrate the ability to use vascular and sensory diagnostic equipment.

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• Recognised Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy
• HCPC Registered Physiotherapist
• Appropriate range of postgraduate education
• Completion of clinical educators course or equivalent

• Ability to work effectively as a team member
• Evidence of competence and post qualifying experience within Physiotherapy, managing a complex caseload including foot and ankle related conditions
• Extensive experience of assessing, treating and managing patients  problems with rational and evidence based treatment plans
• Evidence of ongoing relevant CPD and a commitment to life-long learning
• Evidence of working as an autonomous practitioner without direct supervision
• Demonstrates an understanding of the NHS, its challenges and multidisciplinary working
• Experience of collaboration working with other agencies including the voluntary sector
• Experience of implementing clinical guidelines and standards

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust