About this role
Job summary
We have 2 posts available to join our MSK outpatient team at Band 5 level. Suitable for staff that have already been through core rotations, we are looking for those who are keen to develop their knowledge, skills and experience around MSK work.
We offer four areas of interest in our own internal rotation - ' Outpatients' (mostly upper limb and spinal and group work), 'Group Rehab' - (mostly lower limb & group work) 'Hydro' (a mix of outpatients and hydrotherapy) and Rheumatology.
Each rotation lasts about 6 months so over a period of just over a couple of years, you should have the necessary MSK skills to progress and apply for a senior position. This post will develop you as an MSK practitioner with the opportunity to supervise students (and with time junior 5's) and support with service development. If you are interested in joining our team to learn from our excellent team of seniors then please apply.
Main duties of the job
Under the supervision of an established senior you will undertake assessment and treatment of a wide range of MSK patients including upper limb, lower limb and spinal patients - The department has a mixed model of face to face, group and telemedicine. Referrals are received from Consultant and GP referrers. Supervision of pre graduate students and with time transitioning to supervision of junior rotation 5's. Participation in research / audit as required.
Closing date of applications: 7 June 2026
Interview date: 26 June 2026
About us
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer:
Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond. Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes Key Facts:
We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day. We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week. An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country. Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily. Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres. We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres. We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day. UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.
Job description Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Bachelors Degree or Equivalent in Physiotherapy HCPC registered
Knowledge & Skills Essential
Evidence of CPD relevant to area of clinical practice
Desirable
Clinical Educator accreditation Evidence of supervising less experienced staff
Experience Essential
Has experience of immediate post registration short duration hospital rotations including respiratory / Neuro & MSK
Desirable
Experience of doing NHS therapy work in a gym / pool and or outpatient setting Experience of supervising pre graduate physiotherapy students Experience of supporting service improvement projects
Communication Essential
Well structured and presented application demonstrating excellent written communication skills care and attention to detail
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 University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Address Florence Nightingale Community Hospital
London Road
Derby
DE1 2QY
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)