Physiotherapist in MSK Band 6 (Carlisle)

Job summary

Exciting opportunity for an experienced physiotherapist to join our friendly, dynamic and innovative Carlisle integrated MSK outpatient team, based at The Sands Centre, Carlisle. You will also have the opportunity to work across our satellite clinics in North Medical Centre and Brampton Hospital.

This post involves working closely with experienced clinicians, including advanced practitioners. You will be working in a busy department which receives referrals from general practice (including First Contact Practitioners), consultants, midwives as well as patients themselves. Depending on experience the post provides an opportunity to be responsible for undergraduate clinical education at the University of Cumbria clinic, as we regularly welcome students from the university of Cumbria for both non-elective and elective placements. You will also be expected to provide support and clinical supervision for less experienced clinicians and a physiotherapy technician.

The department runs several successful rehabilitation classes and water based classes, which is available to use with individual patients too. This role provides great scope for professional growth within a supportive team.

You will partake in monthly In Service Training sessions which include all MSK clinicians within NCIC, often involving external speakers.

Main duties of the job

To assess, determine clinical diagnosis, and to develop and implement specialist treatment plans for patients with increasing clinical complexity within hospital and community settings.

To perform comprehensive physiotherapeutic assessment of patients with diverse presentations, complex physical and psychological conditions and multi-pathologies using clinical reasoning skills and manual assessment techniques to provide an accurate diagnosis of their condition. This may include interpretation and analysis of clinical and non – clinical information and investigations.

Assess patient understanding of treatment proposals, gain valid informed consent and have the capacity to work within a legal framework with all patients.

To communicate effectively with patients, families, carers and other professionals to ensure an integrated approach to care.

To provide education, support and training to physiotherapy colleagues, students and other healthcare professionals.

To undertake audit and participate in research activities as appropriate.

To work independently knowing own limitations and seeking guidance accordingly.

To complete comprehensive accurate and legally compliant clinical records

To adhere to all Trust Policies and Procedures.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• CSP recognised Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy
• HCPC registered
• Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy or evidence of Professional Liability Insurance.

Desirable

• Evidence of attendance at relevant post graduate courses
• Relevant post-graduate MSc modules or degree

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development / Lifelong Learning Activities.
• Previous post-graduate experience including MSK Out-patients
• Specific MSK experience
• Evidence of contribution to clinical education of less experienced staff

Desirable

• Comprehensive postgraduate junior experience and rotations
• Experience of using electronic patient records (EPR).
• Evidence of previous telehealth experience
• Evidence of participating or leading patient classes (exercise or educational)
• Involvement in any CSP special interest group

Knowledge

Essential

• Good Knowledge of Evidence Based Clinical Practice.
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development/Lifelong Learning.
• Understands the legal responsibilities of the profession.
• Understanding of clinical governance and its implications for services.

Desirable

• Knowledge and involvement in audit, research and critical appraisal.
• Knowledge of quality issues and CQC

Skills and Aptitudes

Essential

• Excellent Communication skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to organise workload of self and others.
• Ability to organise prioritise and delegate.
• Ability to motivate self and others.
• IT skills.
• Presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Relevant practical physiotherapy skills.

Desirable

• Computer literate.
• Evidence of post-graduate MSK Courses.
• Evidence of post graduate teaching in a hospital or educational setting.

Personal Circumstances

Essential

• Ability to work as a team member.
• Patient focused.
• Organised.
• Flexible.
• Empathetic.
• Reliable.
• Motivated.
• Friendly and approachable.

Other Requirements

Essential

• Take an active part in training for personal and professional development.

Desirable

• Willing to actively take part in training of others
• Knowledge and experience of student supervision

Closing Date: 2 August 2026