Specialist Musculoskeletal Therapist

Go back Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS TrustSpecialist Musculoskeletal TherapistThe closing date is 30 January 2026We are looking to recruit a part‑time Specialist Musculoskeletal Therapist to our team. The successful applicants will be enthusiastic and self‑motivated with an aspiration to innovate and improve all aspects of care delivery within the Musculoskeletal outpatient physiotherapy service based across two sites at St Heliers Hospitals and Jubilee Health Centre.You will be keen to participate fully in an innovative model of care and will be passionate about delivering high‑quality care to your patients.You will have excellent communication skills and be happy to work in a multidisciplinary team. Committing to further education is required, and personal development will be encouraged. Clinical supervision is well supported within this service.Evidence of self‑motivation will be sought at the interview. Recent experience of working in a Community‑based MSK/OPP service would be an advantage but not essential.Main duties of the jobTo be an active member of a team delivering high‑quality Musculoskeletal (MSK) team.To assist with operational management and strategic development.To further develop personal specialist practice.About usEpsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust provides a range of medical services to approximately 490,000 people living across southwest London and northeast Surrey. In addition, we provide more specialist services, in particular renal and neonatal intensive care, to a wider area, covering parts of Sussex and Hampshire.We serve an area that is rich in diversity, with a mix of urban and rural areas, and differing levels of quality of life. We cover some of the most prosperous postcodes in the country, as well as some poorer areas. Together with our colleagues at NHS Surrey and NHS Sutton and Merton, we work to make sure that we deliver the best possible care to the communities we serve.The Trust employs approximately 5,000 staff across its hospitals and is supported by over 500 volunteers.Job responsibilitiesPlease see the attached supporting job description and person specification document which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification.Person SpecificationQualifications and TrainingDegree or equivalent in Physiotherapy/ OsteopathyHPC registration/ or EquivialantEvidence of CPD in the form of a detailed personal portfolio demonstrating postgraduate education/courses in MSK PhysiotherapyMembership of the CSP/OsteopathyWorking toward MACP membershipWorking towards a recognised relevant Masters Degree in MSK or evidence of working at an equivalent levelExperienceMinimum 2 years post registration experience inclusive of at least one post graduate rotation in MSK outpatients and Orthopaedic inpatientsExperience in the management of MSK conditionsExperience of operational managementExperience working in NHS in UKExperience of the performance management of Physiotherapists and studentsKnowledge and SkillsSpecialist skills in the management and assessment of complex MSK conditionsSpecialist skills in the provision of manual and exercise therapyDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS TrustAddressSt Helier Hospital/Jubilee Health Centre£44,485 to £52,521 a yearpro-rata, per annum inc HCAS (Outer)ContractPermanentWorking patternPart‑timeReference number343-7687907-AG-RJob locationsSt Helier Hospital/Jubilee Health Centre #J-18808-Ljbffr