MSK Specialist Physiotherapist

apartmentHarrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust placeHarrogate calendar_month22/05/2025

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen in our Therapy Services Department at Harrogate & Ripon Community Hospital for an MSK Specialist Physiotherapist to cover maternity leave.

You will be involved in the assessment and management of a varied MSK caseload from Primary & Secondary referrals.

Main duties of the job

Successful applicant will be working within the MSK and Rheumatology teams.

They will assess diagnose and treat complex patients.
They will work autonomously and as part of a physiotherapy and wider health professional team.
Involved in the education and mentoring of qualified staff and students.

They will also

You will be working as part of the MSK team fulfilling the band 6 caseload.
In service training, and CPD actively encouraged.
Assessment and management of MSK patients.

Working for our organisation

At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide ‘outstanding’ care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development.

An inclusive and supportive culture – our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.
Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards
Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.
Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information on this position please see the Job Description and Personal Specification attached.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

Registered with HCPC
BSc Physiotherapy or equivalent
Professional development diary

Desirable criteria

Evidence of relevant Post Graduate Qualifications / Modules

Experience

Essential criteria

Minimum 1 year of Musculoskeletal experience
Previous student/staff development

Desirable criteria

Previous NHS experience

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