Lower Limb Musculoskeletal Advanced Practice Physiotherapist

Overview

We have a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic, dynamic and suitably qualified physiotherapist with a specialist interest in Lower limb Orthopaedics to join our Musculoskeletal (MSK) Outpatient Therapy team at University College Hospital (UCH).

Working alongside the wider surgical, medical and nursing teams, the successful candidate will have a pivotal role in leading the development and provision of services related to complex lower limb disorders within the Musculoskeletal outpatient physiotherapy service.

You will be required to have significant previous MSK outpatient experience at Band 7 level, including Orthopaedic and Rheumatology patient management. A range of excellent clinical, communication, clinical reasoning and rehabilitative skills appropriate to the caseload are essential; you will be expected to provide an accountable, autonomous and high-quality physiotherapy service.

You should demonstrate evidence of ongoing CPD to a Masters level (Level
7) and be able to work in a flexible manner. As an expert clinician and leader, you will assist in the education, appraisal, training and supervision of less experienced physiotherapy staff, students and other allied health and medical colleagues.

The post holder will focus on the expert management of a physiotherapy clinical caseload of predominantly orthopaedic outpatients with complex lower limb conditions, including complex surgical and non-surgical patients with pre-habilitation and rehabilitation needs.

You will work with a team of senior clinicians to help deliver, coordinate and evaluate the MSK Physiotherapy service with opportunities to advance and progress service development and participate in research projects. You will facilitate evidence-informed patient care and play a key role in sharing knowledge with other staff members to support and develop physiotherapy best practice in line with local and national guidelines.

Allied to your clinical work will be managerial and administrative duties, including the operational management of the UCH lower limb rehabilitation classes.

You will be well supported in all your roles by the MSK team, which includes Advanced Practice Physiotherapists, Consultant Physiotherapists, the senior team and Heads of Service.

We offer support for ongoing personal development, clinical excellence and leadership skills training. The successful candidate should have a demonstrated ability to work autonomously and provide high-quality care.

• University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
• National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
• Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
• University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
• Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
• University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
• The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
• University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas, and we are committed to sustainability with ambitious net‑zero targets for 2031–2040.

For further details or informal visits:
Name:
Kirsty Webley,

Job title:

Head of MSK OP Therapies, Email address:

To arrange an informal visit please contact the MSK Outpatient Department at