Physiotherapist

Job summary Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust have an exciting opportunity for skilled and motivated Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist to join our dynamic outpatient MSK service. In this role, you will provide skilled assessment and treatment for a wide range of MSK presentations, supporting early intervention and helping patients access the right care at the right time. Working closely with senior clinicians, you will contribute to the development and evaluation of this innovative pilot model, helping shape how rapid access MSK services could look in the future. Alongside your clinical caseload, you will take part in service development activities, assist with audits and quality improvement projects. You will also provide support, guidance, and supervision to junior colleagues and students as part of a supportive and collaborative team. We are looking for a proactive, reflective clinician with strong communication skills and a passion for delivering excellent patient-centred care. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to develop your MSK expertise, gain experience in service innovation, and be part of a team committed to improving local access to physiotherapy. 37.5 hours per week. Our service has bases in Tenbury, Malvern, Evesham and Bromsgrove and there will be an expectation of flexible working across the county to support service delivery to ensure continuity of care and equitable access for patients across all MSK clinic locations. Main duties of the job The role involves the assessment and delivery of physiotherapy interventions for adults across Worcestershire, working within a busy outpatient department based in a local community hospital. You will assess, treat, and manage a varied MSK caseload, with referrals received from GPs, acute services in Worcestershire and Gloucestershire, and self-referrals. This caseload will include patients with acute conditions such as fractures and post-operative presentations, as well as those with longer-term MSK conditions including low back pain, osteoarthritis, and tendinopathies. You will be expected, when clinically appropriate, to refer on to other services such as Advanced Practice Physiotherapy, MDT pathways, strength classes, and the Functional Restoration Service. You will engage fully in supervision with senior team members and participate in our scheduled professional activity programme. We expect the postholder to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care supported by evidence-based practice. You will also have opportunities to contribute to service development, support the teaching and supervision of colleagues and students, and play a role in shaping future service provision. About us At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire. Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites. We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities. What we offer; 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours Flexible and agile working opportunities Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support Wide range of supportive staff networks Health and wellbeing opportunities If you would like to know more, please visit our website Staff benefits | Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust Sharing your data - As a data controller we may sometimes need to process your data to pursue our legitimate business interests, for example to request a survey from you (optional), to support the Trusts understanding of where you gained interest in working for the Trust. Details Date posted 17 September 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £39,959 to £48,117 a year Per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 798-8300388 Job locations Crowngate Physiotherapy Clinic 48-49 Friary Walk Worcester WR1 3LE United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities - Demonstrate the values and beliefs of the organisation. - Act as a role model to colleagues, maintaining the highest standards of professionalism. - Use their initiative and take responsibility for the quality of their work and the service they provide to patients. - Provide a physiotherapy service within a defined area, working as part of a specialist MSK physiotherapy team. - Undertake physiotherapeutic assessments of patients with diverse, complex and acute/chr