About this role
Job summary
Are you a passionate Physiotherapist with a special interest in Upper Limb Rehabilitation?
We have an exciting opportunity to join our Musculoskeletal (MSK) Outpatient team as a fixed term (ending 31 December 2026) Maternity Leave 0.53 (20hrs) Upper Limb Specialist Physiotherapist (ULSP) (Band 7).
You should be forward thinking, dynamic and have the desire to develop and improve your skills and the Upper Limb service. A positive team-working attitude and ability to work autonomously is essential for this role.
The MSK department has fully equipped spacious clinic rooms and both sites boast a well-equipped gym, which allows space for more intensive rehabilitation and regular group sessions. The ULSP role assesses and treats upper limb patients within fracture clinic and in the rehabilitation gym, supporting complex conditions, whilst also providing training and developing the upper limb service alongside the Orthopaedic Team.
To apply for this role, it is essential that you have strong communication skills, experience working in an MSK Outpatient environment, and technical ability in assessing and treating Upper Limb patients. You will be encouraged and supported to develop your clinical, teaching and managerial skills and be actively involved in service development.
Interviews for this role will be conducted in person to assess relevant skills effectively.
Main duties of the job
The Highly Specialist Physiotherapist working with the Musculoskeletal Therapy Team develops the quality of the clinical service and staff that deliver it. The post holder will work using an enhanced level of practice applying specialist knowledge and skills in the field of Musculoskeletal Therapy, particularly the upper limb and shoulder. They will assess and treat a specialist complex caseload of patients and make clinical decisions for treatment plans.
They will act as the profession specific lead to support the training and development of the clinical staff within the musculoskeletal therapy team and wider multidisciplinary team. To lead on service development, audit and assist in research initiatives to deliver on best practice evidence-based care in line with trust and national priorities. They will be responsible for the delivery of key quality performance indicators linked to providing high quality care.
They will provide the link between the Rehabilitation Department and the Orthopaedic Shoulder consultants, working closely with the consultants within the orthopaedic fracture clinic.
About us
Priority will be given to colleagues identified as at risk through the Trust's redeployment process.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see attached the person specification and job description for more details regarding this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Degree / Diploma in Physiotherapy HCPC Registered Evidence of post graduate training/qualification / level 7 learning relevant to clinical area - musculoskeletal therapy
Desirable
CSP member Member of Musculoskeletal special interest group
Experience Essential
NHS experience working at senior level Clinical experience within musculoskeletal and orthopaedics Experience of Multi-Disciplinary working Demonstrate active involvement in the audit process Experience of change management Experience of supervising and mentoring junior members of staff and pre-registration students Experience of developing staff and sharing knowledge
Desirable
Ability to demonstrate working with regional/national networks
Knowledge Essential
Demonstrate sound level of theoretical profession specific knowledge Evidence of current practices and developments within the field Musculoskeletal and orthopaedics Sound knowledge of interventions relevant to clinical area Demonstrate a clear understanding of clinical governance including implications on service and audit
Key Skills Essential
Provide enhanced clinical care in line with professional registration, code of conduct and defined scope of practice, being responsible and accountable for decisions Flexible and adaptable to prioritise workload Demonstrate self-reflective practice and experience of supporting others with reflective practice through supervision or mentorship Ability to demonstrate good written, verbal and non- verbal communication skills Demonstrate ability to use evidence-based practice to inform clinical care Able to work as a team player/ independently Standard key board skills & the ability to use IT packages such as Word, Outlook, Power point & Excel
Other Essential
Awareness and respect for colleagues, patients and relatives cultural, religious and emotional needs and beliefs Able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trusts Values and Behaviours Be prepared to work across sites as and when required Professional appearance & behaviour Good previous attendance record
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.
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 North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
Address Peterborough City Hospital
Bretton Gate
Peterborough
PE3 9GZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.nwangliaft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)