Band 6 MSK Specialist Physiotherapist

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 12 March 2026

SPECIALIST MUSCULOSKELETAL PHYSIOTHERAPIST Band 6

The opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Specialist MSK Physiotherapist within EPUT NHS Trust Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Team. The post is for 25 hours per week (0.67 WTE) for a fixed term contract until 28.1.27 to cover maternity leave.

Due to the nature of the vacancy we require applicants to have a minimum of two years NHS experience as a physiotherapist which includes MSK Physiotherapy. Ideally applicants would already have some Band 6 experience in MSK Physiotherapy.

The successful applicant will provide clinical assessment and treatment as part of the wider MSK team which includes Band 7, 6 and 5 clinicians, Physiotherapy Apprentices and Rehabilitation Instructors. The MSK Physiotherapy team works in conjunction with the Advanced Practice Team and First Contact Practitioners to provide MSK services to the local population.

The post holder will be able to continue to develop their clinical skills by working with Highly Specialist Physiotherapists, Advanced Practitioners, participating in regular supervision and in‑service training programmes, as well as support with external courses.

Flexible working will be considered.

For an informal discussion please contact :

Mark Conway

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Applicants must be able to attend a face to face interview for this post.

Role Summary

To be a Specialist Physiotherapist responsible for providing a high standard of assessment, advice, treatment and evaluation of patients referred to the Musculoskeletal Service. This may include patients with diverse presentations and complex physical and psychological conditions.

To work as an autonomous professional according to the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy rules of Professional Conduct and Standards of Physiotherapy and the Health Professions Council's regulations.

To work as part of the multidisciplinary team (MDT) in the provision of a high standard of care to those patients referred to the musculoskeletal service, to ensure the continuation of therapy on transfer or discharge as necessary.

Working without direct supervision, to hold responsibility for own caseload and the seamless transfer of physiotherapy care for a defined area of the service or a particular patient type. Supervision may take the form of regular formal training and clinical reasoning sessions, peer review or case presentations / discussions. Access to advice and support from a more Senior Physiotherapist is available if required, with clinical work not routinely evaluated by others.

To assist more senior physiotherapists, in the further development and the coordination of the provision of physiotherapy.

Valuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you.

• Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.
• Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks.
• If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.
• We run recognition awards to recognise staff's hard work and dedication.
• 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years' service.
• Excellent pension of up to 14.5% of your pensionable pay.
• Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.
• £8K relocation package if you move to Essex to join us.
• Season ticket loans are interest‑free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.

Work that wraps around your needs

• Work bank:
  You can use the opportunity to supplement your income and develop your skills by working bank shifts.
• Flexible working: available from day one for most roles.
• Job share:
  Applications for job shares are welcomed.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES CLINICAL

1. To undertake a comprehensive assessment and formulate a diagnosis of patients who may have complex conditions including multi pathology. Use well developed clinical reasoning to select appropriate assessment techniques that lead you to determine a…