Location: North London
Salary: Excellent Competitive NHS Agency Rates
Job Type: Full-Time Locum / Temporary Contract
Sector: NHS – Musculoskeletal Outpatients
Band: 7 (Experienced Band 6 Candidates Considered)
Exciting Band 7 MSK Physiotherapy Opportunity – North London!
PSL Recruitment Services, an established specialist healthcare recruitment agency with over 25 years of experience, is currently recruiting an experienced Band 7 Musculoskeletal (MSK) Physiotherapist for an exciting full-time locum opportunity within a leading NHS Trust in North London.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy and well-established outpatient MSK service, working alongside a highly experienced multidisciplinary team and delivering specialist assessment, diagnosis and treatment to patients presenting with a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions.
We are seeking a confident and motivated Physiotherapist with excellent clinical reasoning skills, strong hands‑on treatment experience and the ability to independently manage a varied and complex outpatient caseload.
Experienced Band 6 MSK Physiotherapists looking to progress into a Band 7 position are also encouraged to apply.
Key Responsibilities
- Independently assess, diagnose and manage a varied caseload of patients with acute, chronic and complex musculoskeletal conditions.
- Develop and deliver individualised, evidence‑based treatment and rehabilitation programmes.
- Apply advanced clinical reasoning and assessment skills to manage complex MSK presentations.
- Provide manual therapy, exercise rehabilitation, functional rehabilitation and patient education.
- Assess and treat patients presenting with spinal conditions, peripheral joint disorders, sports injuries and post‑operative orthopaedic conditions.
- Work collaboratively with Consultants, GPs and other healthcare professionals to ensure effective patient management.
- Identify patients requiring further investigations, specialist assessment or onward referral.
- Promote self‑management strategies and support patients in achieving their rehabilitation goals.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation in accordance with NHS and HCPC standards.
- Contribute to multidisciplinary discussions and the ongoing delivery of a high‑quality outpatient MSK service.
Essential Requirements
- Degree or recognised qualification in Physiotherapy.
- Current HCPC registration as a Physiotherapist.
- Previous UK NHS experience within an outpatient MSK Physiotherapy setting.
- Previous experience working at Band 7 level, or substantial Band 6 MSK experience with the clinical skills and confidence to progress.
- Excellent musculoskeletal assessment, diagnosis and clinical reasoning skills.
- Strong manual therapy and exercise rehabilitation experience.
- Ability to independently manage a busy and complex outpatient caseload.
- Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Right to work in the UK.
What We Offer
- Excellent competitive NHS agency pay rates reflecting your experience and specialist skills.
- Full‑time locum opportunity within a respected NHS Trust in North London.
- Weekly payroll.
- Potential for contract extensions and further NHS locum opportunities.
- Opportunity to gain valuable Band 7 experience within a specialist outpatient MSK environment.
- Fast‑track registration and compliance process.
- Dedicated support from an experienced specialist Physiotherapy recruitment consultant.
- Access to a wide range of NHS and private healthcare Physiotherapy opportunities across London.
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