Advanced Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist in London

We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic and dedicated individual with good communication and interpersonal skills to join our physiotherapy team. This fixed term post covering maternity leave offers an exciting opportunity to work as an advanced physiotherapy practitioner, specialising in the treatment of patients with musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions. The post holder will work autonomously within specialist MSK clinics, in joint clinics with hospital consultants and within the MSK physiotherapy outpatients department, providing expert patient assessment and treatment, making onward referrals where clinically indicated.

You should be a dynamic and motivated physiotherapist, who can provide decisive and effective Physiotherapy input and can demonstrate leadership qualities, effective communication skills, a flexible approach and an ability to work under pressure, both as part of a team and independently. You must have relevant clinical experience and teaching and organisational skills with evidence of CPD. We are an innovative Therapy Service and offer a comprehensive supervision, training and appraisal structure to enhance your professional development. The post holder will need to have previous experience of working with patients within the physiotherapy MSK outpatients setting. A commitment to development is required.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will assist the Team Lead in developing physiotherapy services within the MSK pathway. The role will include a large clinical caseload comprising patients referred to the MSK outpatients physiotherapy department. The post holder will also have a large input into clinical governance activity, supervision and the development of Band 7, 6 and 5 physiotherapists, physiotherapy students and assistant staff working within the MSK outpatients setting. The post holder will assist in coordinating a rolling programme of audit and training within the pathway.

Details

• Date posted: 08 January 2026
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 8a
• Salary: £55,690 to £62,682 a year per annum plus HCAS (pro rata if part‐time)
• Contract: Fixed term
• Duration: 6 months
• Working pattern: Flexible working, Compressed hours
• Reference number: 197-R-UT7752
• Job locations: Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Stadium Road, London, SE18 4QH

Job Description

The post holder's key responsibility is to work autonomously as an Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner (APP) and Physiotherapist on behalf of LGT. The APP is a highly experienced clinician who independently manages a significant and highly specialised clinical caseload. Key duties include:

• Deliver advanced physiotherapy clinics autonomously.
• Use advanced clinical reasoning and beyond‐scope skills (e.g., request imaging, blood tests, injections).
• Act as a source of expertise and provide advisory services to patients, other ESPs, senior physiotherapists, healthcare professionals, GPs and consultants.
• Involve in triaging referrals.
• Maintain high standards of assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and management.
• Coordinate intervention with other disciplines and educate patients and carers.
• Provide specialist advice to other health care professionals within and outside the Trust.
• Lead continuous quality improvement and audit projects.
• Supervise, appraise and develop staff within the MSK outpatient setting.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and use outcome measures to evaluate effectiveness.
• Contribute to strategic and operational management of the MSK physiotherapy service.

Person Specification

Essential

• Education and Qualifications: BSc Physiotherapy, HCPC registration, Relevant post‐grad courses, MSc module or equivalent experience, Leadership training.
• Skills and Abilities: Advanced level clinical reasoning, Ability to act on adverse clinical signs, Ability to carry out expert assessment and treatment programme specific to patient needs, Advanced level communication skills, Excellent time management skills, ability to prioritise and delegate, Excellent leadership and motivational skills, High standard of clear concise written and verbal reports in English.
• Experience: Wide ranging postgraduate experience, Significant experience in MSK, Experience working autonomously and unsupervised, Leading and completing audit and evidence‐based projects, Supervision, appraisal and teaching experience, Active participation in IST training and presenting to MDT groups, undergraduate and postgraduate staff, Leading change management and innovation in clinical practice.
• Knowledge: Specialist knowledge for specialist pathway, In‐depth knowledge of national guidelines and standards, Robust understanding of clinical governance, Understanding of NHS structure and current issues, Understanding of legal responsibilities of the profession.

Desirable

• Education and Qualifications: MSc in related subject, Injection therapy trained, Member special interest group.
• Skills and Abilities: IT skills.
• Experience: Previous experience at Band 8a level, Research experience, Presentation at National level or external course.

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.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Employer name: Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Address: Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Stadium Road, London, SE18 4QH

Employer's website: https://www.lewishamandgreenwich.nhs.uk/#J-18808-Ljbffr