Specialist Physiotherapist

Job summary Specialist Physiotherapist MSK Band 6 We have a full time fixed term contract band 6 vacancy for 12 months at the Princess of Wales Hospital in Ely, however there may also be requirement to work at Brookfield Hospital in Cambridge. We are looking for a clinician who has excellent interpersonal and communication skills, likes working in a team and wants to provide the best they can to their patients. You will receive regular mentorship and clinical supervision to ensure that you maximise your personal potential within our team. The applicant should have substantial post graduate experience in musculoskeletal outpatients. Should we receive a high number of applications we reserve the right to close this vacancy at any point after 24th September 2026 Main duties of the job To assist in the management of the day-to-day clinical and administrative services of the team to ensure that a proficient and effective service is provided to all patients. To undertake advanced assessment and treatment of patients with musculoskeletal problems that may have complex and or chronic presentation and to determine clinical diagnosis and physiotherapy treatment indicated, and to maintain records as an autonomous practitioner. To undertake clinical duties in a number of ways which may include face to face consultations, virtual consultations and Group settings. Specialist assessment and treatment of patients as part of the multidisciplinary team, working towards maintaining a high standard of service in designated areas, independently responsible for own caseload and area of responsibility. Responsible for managing, prioritising and delegating this clinical caseload. About us Rated 'Outstanding' by the Care Quality Commission, we are proud to provide high quality innovative services across most of the east of England that enable people to receive care closer to home and live healthier lives. There's one reason why our services are outstanding - and that's our amazing staff who, for the seventh year running, rated us incredibly highly in the national staff survey. If you share our passion for innovative and high-quality care delivery, then please submit your application and join us on our exciting journey as a leading-edge specialist community provider. All are welcome to apply and our promise to you is a culture which prioritises staff engagement and development. Please be aware that East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust will never ask applicants to pay fees at any stage of the recruitment process, including job applications, sponsorship arrangements, or employment offers. All recruitment communications and job applications should only be made through our official careers website and published contact details. If you receive a suspicious job offer or recruitment-related communication, do not make any payments, share personal information, or provide identity documents. We encourage you to report the matter to your local police or relevant law enforcement agency. Any concerns relating to potential recruitment fraud should also be reported to our Local Counter Fraud Specialist (LCFS) as soon as possible. Details Date posted 17 September 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum, pro-rata Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 448-AMB-8298540 Job locations Dynamic Health - Cambridge and Ely Princess of Wales Hospital, Lynne Road, Ely Ely CB6 1DN United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities Main Duties and Responsibilities: Clinical To be professionally and legally accountable and responsible for all aspects of own work, including the management of patients in your care. To ensure high standards of clinical care for patients and support more junior members of staff to do likewise. At all times post-holder will work within HCPC, CSP and PCT guidelines. Evaluate and prioritise the referrals received based on clinical need and communication with the referring party. In complex cases this may be in conjunction with a highly specialist Physiotherapy staff member. To undertake the comprehensive assessment of patients, including those with a complex and multiple presentation, using investigative and analytical skills, and to formulate individualised management and treatment plans using clinical reasoning and utilising a wide range of treatment skills and options to formulate a specialised programme of care. To interpret and analyse clinical and non-clinical facts to form accurate diagnosis and prognoses in a wide range of complex conditions and to recommend the best course of intervention, developing comprehensive discharge plans where appropriate. To demonstrate highly developed dexterity, co-ordination and palpatory senses for assessment and manual treatment of patients. To accept clinical responsibility for a caseload of patients and to organise this effectively and efficiently with regard to clinica