About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced for a Band 6 Physiotherapist looking to take the next step in their career to join the Musculoskeletal (MSK) Service at Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust as a temporary Band 6 Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist. This is a full-time position, working Monday to Friday, offering an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience within one of the largest community NHS trusts.
You will work alongside a highly skilled multidisciplinary team, including Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioners and senior MSK clinicians, across CLCH sites, gaining experience in a variety of assessment, treatment, and management pathways.
We are looking for a motivated physiotherapist with a passion for musculoskeletal practice, who is committed to delivering high-quality, evidence-based care and is adaptable to the evolving healthcare environment. As part of our friendly and supportive team, you will benefit from a comprehensive induction, regular clinical supervision, in-service training, and support from experienced Band 7 MSK Physiotherapists and Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioners with strong links to secondary care services.
This temporary full-time post offers an excellent opportunity to further develop your MSK knowledge and skills while making a valuable contribution to the delivery of high-quality patient care.
Main duties of the job
Be professional and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of your own workincluding the management of patients in your care. Ensure a consistently high level of clinical care for the patients under your management and support your peers to do likewise. Provide an equal and equitable service for all patients, including the harder to reach population groups. Undertake a comprehensive assessment of patients, using investigative and analytical skills. Be aware of your professional limitations, seeking support as necessary through supervision, discussion with peers/more senior colleagues and team case discussions. Use a variety of assessment and treatment techniques appropriate to the patient, in accordance with evidence-based practice, national guidelines and trust and departmental policy (including manual handling and confidentiality).
About us
We are proud to be one of the largest community healthcare providers in the country, with more than 4,500 colleagues caring for over four million people across London and Hertfordshire. Every day, our teams bring their skill, compassion, and determination to the people who depend on us.
What inspires us is at the heart of who we are: when we work together, we can help people move forward in ways that truly matter. Our teams support children as they take their first steps in life, and they stand beside adults as they rebuild strength, confidence, and independence. From newborn health visiting to community nursing, stroke rehabilitation, and palliative care, we are there for people through some of life's most important moments.
Joining Central London Community Healthcare means becoming part of a community that lifts each other up. It means working in an organisation that values compassion, welcomes new ideas, and believes in the potential of every colleague. Your development matters here. Your wellbeing matters. Your voice helps shape the future of the care we provide.
We offer a competitive employment package because the work you do matters. At Central London Community Healthcare, you will join an inclusive organisation that invests in its people, supports development, and helps you thrive while delivering high-quality care.
Job description Job responsibilities
Successful applicants will be required to demonstrate alignment with the Trusts values - Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment, alongside fulfilling the duties detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Education/Qualification Essential
BSc Degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy Evidence of continuous professional and personal development Registration with the Health Professions Council
Desirable
Member of a specialist group CSP membership
Experience Essential
Experience of working in an outpatient department Experience of working within NHS environment Experience of multidisciplinary and inter-agency working Experience of working with a wide range of patient conditions Research project carried out at undergraduate level Experience of planning and delivering clinical supervision / mentoring to peers and less experienced physiotherapists
Desirable
Experience of assisting in projects within team Experience at Band 6 level
Skills & Knowledge Essential
Knowledge of Clinical Governance and its influence on Service Development Knowledge of recent research supporting or negating physiotherapy management of neuromusculoskeletal conditions Knowledge of equal opportunities Effective oral, listening and written communication skills in order to successfully assess and treat patients and manage their outcomes Effective interpersonal skills to liaise with all professionals to enhance patient care pathways Effective physiotherapy manual skills to assess and treat patients with neuromusculoskeletal conditions. To work at or towards M level standard towards a full Masters qualification
Desirable
Knowledge of NICE guidelines and the NSF's Presentation skills to lead and teach in-service training sessions
Other Desirable
Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)
Disclosure and Barring Service Check 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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Central London Community Health Trust
Address Edgware community Hospital
London
HA8 0AD
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)